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Loved it, but they changed the formula
I used to be the biggest rep for pur minerals, especially the 4 in 1 pressed powder. Would have given it 5 stars for years. I had been wearing it in all seasons of the year for the past 3/4 years when I realized that the new compact I recently ordered was different. The packaging was different but the makeup looked/seemed the same so I put it on as usual. The first few days of wearing I noticed I was oiler and shinier than usual after a few hours of wear. I have acne scarring and some discoloration that I cover with a little foundation brush with the 4 in 1 makeup. I don't wear all over my face as I don't need it and feel less is more when it comes to sensitive skin wearing makeup all day. I finally came to the conclusion after almost a week that the new formula must be different. It was not wearing the same, and as I said before, it's was glimmery..before it was more matte which is what I loved about it. The biggest upset is that in the week I was wearing the new formula of 4 in 1, I developed cystic acne on my chin. You can never be 100% sure of cause but my cystic acne has been under control until I started using the new compact of pur minerals. I found that the new formula contains BISMUTH which is a mineral that, A: makes the makeup more 'glimmery' as i described (not a good look in my book) and B: can cause cystic acne and breakouts. So both of the things I noticed can be linked to the new formula of the 4 in 1 makeup. I am so upset that I have to look for a new concealer/foundation. Why oh why did they change the formula that was great for my skin? I didn't want to believe it but it is definitely not the same product it was when I bought it 4 years ago. Thinking about going back to dermablend as it is good matte coverage that doesn't effect my sensitive break out prone skin.
March 2014 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase