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Purminerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15

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Question
Can lotion be used before applying primer and foundation?
asked 9 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Moisturizer can be used before applying primer and our 4-in-1 Foundation. Allow the moisturizer to completely absorb before applying primer. Then allow the primer to dry before applying the 4-in-1 Foundation. We do not recommend using a primer with a high silicone content as this can cause the powder to ball up on the brush during application. Our primers are formulated to work with our foundation.
Staff Answer
answered 9 months ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
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How long will the 4-1 Compact last?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago
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Anonymous
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
I apply the makeup first thing in the morning and it lasts me all day. The compact itself usually last me about 2 months. I absolutely love this product! I have combination skin and I have break outs easily, but since I have been wearing this makeup my skin break outs have decreased. The makeup is so sheer that it does not leave a heavy residue on your skin that often feels cakey. I would most definitely recommend purminerals.
answered 3 months, 1 week ago
by
twulynnwilson
 - Texas
answer 2
Mine usually last me about 3 months. I use it every day, however I don't use it over my entire face. I use it around my eyes and T-zone.
answered 4 months ago
by
Carey
 - NM
answer 3
I don't see how anyone is getting months out of one compact. They must have very few flaws to cover. I would say max would be two months with daily usage. I love this make up, but I don't think there is enough product in any of the compacts compared to other foundations.
answered 5 months, 1 week ago
by
wuchie
answer 4
I purchased in Nov 08..it's May 09 I am completely out....I use it everyday
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answered 1 year, 3 months ago
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Divinediva
 - Riverside,CA
answer 5
I bought mine about 6 months ago, and although I don't use it every day, I still have a long way till I finish mine. If you use it every day I'm sure it will still last you a very long time. You really don't need a lot of product to show results.
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
lovingpurminerals
 - Ohio
answer 6
My 4-1 Compact lasted me about 5 months and I used it everyday, even weekends! Yes, I definately bought my 2nd compact immediately. Pur Minerals will be my only foundation from now on. Loving it!
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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DCHARMZ
 - TX
answer 7
First of all the 4 in 1 is wonderful. I love it! However, I find it pricey, as it only lasts about 6 wks.
I use it 5 days a week, and rarely retouch during the day!
I'm really hoping that they can make a refill, so I can buy it more frequently.
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Ginger
 - Toronto, Ontario
Question
Will there ever be shade between Golden Medium and Tan?
asked 10 months ago
by
Laydetarheel
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
I also have the same problem, especially if I get a little sun, so what I do is use both Golden Medium and Medium Dark, using only a minimal amount of the Medium Dark just to darken the Golden Medium. For instance, I'll dip the brush two or three times in Golden Medium, then once in the Medium Dark before I draw and it blends together perfectly. As I get tanner throughout the summer, I'll use more of the Medium Dark.
answered 5 months ago
by
Medievalmomma
answer 2
Please please please make a shade in between golden medium and tan. The golden medium is too light for me and tan too dark. Please Please!! =)
answered 6 months ago
by
cube
answer 3
We do not have plans at this time. We always welcome your suggestions and will keep them in mind!
Staff Answer
answered 10 months ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
answer 4
I dont have an answer but further want to emphasize the need for this shade! I love the finish of pur minerals but find the golden medium to light and the tan to dark. Please please please add a shade in between!
answered 10 months ago
by
Jubilee
 - ca
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I need help choosing what makeup to wear please :-)
Hi, I have recently started using your products. I LOVE THEM!!! I have never worn any other makeup like yours. If you want to look flawless use these products!!
My question is that I am not sure what makeup combination to use. I just bought the 4-in-1 powder foundation and the illuminating powder. I like the 4-in-1 powder but I am used to wearing a tiny bit of liquid foundation applied first. Do you have something like that I could apply first before the 4-in-1? I also would love a little bit of a bronzer but not too much.
My skin color is fair, my eyes are green. If you could suggest colors for eyeshadow, blush, etc. that would be greatly appreciated!!
I have had so many compliments from people about my "GLOW" since I started using your makeup. This past weekend I had photo shots with some celebrities that told me my skin looked fantastic and beautiful!! I havent missed an opportunity to tell people about your products :-)
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asked 1 week, 2 days ago
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trinity
 - Toronto, ON, Canada
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
If the illuminating powder you are using is the Mineral Glow, then we recommend using either Mineral Glow or Marble Powder in Bronze but not both at the same time. This is because each product is a bronzer.
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answered 6 hours ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
answer 2
So are you saying that I would use the Marble Powder - Bronze as opposed to the illuminating powder?
answered 5 days ago
by
trinity
 - Toronto, ON, Canada
answer 3
Marble Powder in Bronze is great for a subtle, sun-kissed look. Copper Sienna Blush or Hot Rocks (you can even combine them) would be beautiful shades for your cheeks. Vanilla Feldspar Eye Shadow paired with Gold Dust or Chocolate Topaz are wonderful shades for green eyes. Finish your eyes with Chocolate Mica Eye Pencil and Triple Impact Mascara. Try our new Oasis Lip Gloss for a sheer, natural color. If you wish to use a primer beneath the 4-in-1 Foundation, you may want to try our Neutral Correcting Primer.
Staff Answer
answered 1 week, 1 day ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
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In the compact, can Pur Minerals provide a half moon brush instead of sponge?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
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Anonymous
 - TX
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
See sample picture. This is a great option to have. It fits perfectly into compact.
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answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
DSun
 - TX
answer 2
In the compact we use now there isn't enough room for a brush, they would have to redesign the case to hold a brush.
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
cherie
 - Canada
answer 3
We are not planning to offer a brush in the compact but we are always willing to consider requests! The sponge is designed to blot oil and use for touch ups, if necessary.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
Question
Is Porcelain a pink/red tone or a yellow tone colour, please.
Most foundations are either yellow/peach toned or pink/red toned to suit the undertones in the skin. Could you please tell me what undertones Porcelain has? Thanks.
asked 10 months ago
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Brunneria
 - UK
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
Hi,

thought I would come back and answer my own question, because the compact arrived yesterday and I tried it for the first time today - the shade is not quite yellow enough for me, but it certainly isn't pink. I think it is probably best described as a neutral-ish peach.

It is an OK match, but not a good one.

I wore it all day today and every time I saw myself in the mirror I was very pleased with the appearance of my skin, but when I looked closely, the colour was not a perfect match (Estee Lauder 'Bone' or 'Linen' is a perfect match for me, but is SO much more hassle to wear!). So now I have to decide whether the ease of use of this lovely powder is worth the less than perfect colour match...
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answered 10 months ago
by
Brunneria
 - UK
answer 2
When seeing it in person, it seemed to have more of a white/pink thing going for it.
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answered 10 months ago
by
Linear
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Does it accentuate facial hair?
I am in my mid-fifties. I have rosacea so I would like to use a foundation to even out skin tone. The 4 in 1 sounds great. But I find that most foundations cling to the facial hair I've sprouted over the last couple of years. Does anyone have similar problem?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago
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Optimistic
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
I understand! I'm Lebanese, and we arabs are quite hairy. I can tell you that Pur Minerals has not accentuated my facial hair at all, it just looks like a smooth, even canvas.
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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lovingpurminerals
 - Ohio
answer 2
When applying the 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation, we recommend that you end with a downward stroke so facial hair is not "standing up". Powder can cling to facial hair.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
Question
How does this product differ from bare minerals or philosophy makeup?
I have used both in the past. I find bare minerals too messy and philosophy does not have enough colors. Is this a better choice for me?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago
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jenny
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
I have tried all three and Pur Minerals is my choice! It doesn't spill and fly all over and stain like Bare Minerals or have that shiny look and settle in lines or pores. The Philosophy had NO coverage at all and the colors were very limited. Plus the sponge top got so icky and fell apart from use. You could NEVER use either of them as concealer either, with philosophy you have to use the cream trio to match and cover and with the Bare Minerals it gave me wrinkles that weren't even there without makeup! Pur Minerals is easy, no mess or spilling and looks like great skin, no fake shiny finish, and it covers beautifully. It REALLY makes you look like a NATURAL beauty!
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answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
Cher
 - Southern CA
answer 2
I haven't used Philosophy, but I have used bare minerals. For me, these were the differences I found.

- No more mess. I don't have makeup all over my hands and my sink is no longer tinted from the spillage & dust!
- No more tomato skin! BE looked great when I first put it on, but by the time I got to work, my foundation would turn to an awful red color (I have deeper/golden undertone skin). With PUR minerals the color stays true, and magically blends even better with my skin as it sets.
- convenience. PUR minerals can easily fit in your purse and travels well.
- less irritation. They both contain Bismuth, but PUR minerals has it lower on the list of ingredients. PUR didn't give me that itchy/tingle that BE did.

I hope this helps ;o)
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Bird
 - Gainesville, FL
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How much difference is there between blush medium and light colors?
I generally wear a medium make up color so I chose the blush medium. I am concerned that it is a touch too dark for me (at least during the winter months). I was looking at the light color but I am concerned it may be too "warm" and/or too light for me.
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
by
Becky
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
The same thing happens to me, too. I also use Blush Medium in the summer and use the "Light" shade in winter. Pur makes a split pan with both colors in it that would be perfect for you to blend the two colors to get a lighter shade but not as light as the "Light" shade. I, myself, just wear the light shade alone in the winter since I'm pretty fair skinned and "tanless" in the winter!
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
Songbird100
 - Ohio
answer 2
There is about a shade difference between Light and Blush Medium. The makeup will allow your natural skin tone to come through. You can also combine both colors if you are in between shades.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA
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Is Tan a cool color like the original Medium or warm like the new Golden Medium?
When I first bought the original Medium it looked like I had covered my face in pink blush. I thought it might be too dark so I bought the Light --but I still looked like I had covered my face in pink blush. Then you finally came out with the Golden Medium and it worked! The only problem is that with a summer tan the color is too pale for my face. If I buy the Tan color, will it match my golden complexion or will it be too pink like the others were?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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Terryk
 - Ottawa, Canada
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
I think the Tan will match perfectly. It has golden undertones. I have the tan shade and I have a golden complexion like you. For the winter, it still works for me but it is just a tad dark; it will look beautiful in the summer though. It's definitely your best bet :)

(If your complexion is like the one in my picture, that's my summer tan.)
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answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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lovingpurminerals
 - Ohio
answer 2
The original Medium would now be considered Blush Medium, so I think Tan would be more like the Golden Medium.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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Chrissy
 - Edmonton, AB
Question
Where is this product sold?! Is it only sold in certain states? I live in staten island, and i couldn't find it in a regular pharmacy store!
asked 4 days ago
by
NewThingsxD
 - Staten Island N.Y
on 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15
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answer 1
We are available in select retail stores. Please visit our Store Locator at http://www.purminerals.com/store-locator to find a store near you.
Staff Answer
answered 6 hours ago
by
PurCustomerService
 - Atlanta, GA