Because of my super oily/combination skin, I am always interested in new foundations that might work for my skin type. There are so many different brands and types to choose from – I feel like I could never keep up with trying them all. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be sent the new PÜR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation (in every color). Of the many, many foundations I have used, this was my first serum type. The PÜR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation is made to hydrate the skin with water sourced from the Swiss Alps. PÜR states that their HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation will give you medium coverage with a dewy, breathable, luminous finish.
In my foundation routine, I go all in – I am a full coverage type of gal. I want coverage, coverage, and more coverage. So to be honest, the first time I tested out this foundation I instantly knew it wasn’t for me. It did give me a dewy, natural look to the skin when first applied, but that was short lived. Like I said before, I am super oily on my face even in the winter months, so this foundation just wasn’t the business for me. I first applied it with a Sigma F80 flat top kabuki brush, in the medium shade. For that attempt, I went without a primer or setting powder. It was a mess, but I wanted to see what I was working with before I broke out the big guns. Since I am paler than normal at the moment, the medium shade was a bit off. This foundation also oxidized a little bit, so I ended up using the light shade which was a perfect match. For me, it blended and looked a lot better when I used the lighter shade and applied with a beauty blender sponge. However, it melted off super quickly even when I used a primer and set it with a powder. It also didn’t do much for covering any of my skin imperfections – I could still see my dark spots and it didn’t do my pores any favors either. PÜR only created five shades for their launch, which in my opinion, wasn’t the best idea. The range of the five shades are great, but there could have been at least another four or five to make a better collection. Foundation is one of the products that you want to be your perfect color. No one wants a ghosty or orange face.
Although the serum foundation was a not right for me, my mother has been loving it. Let me give you a little background on her skin. Since she is my mother, she obviously has more mature skin than I. Her skin is also VERY sensitive and dry. If she uses a product that irritates her skin, she develops an eczema type of rash. So, I was delighted when this foundation worked so well for her. She has been using drug store foundations for quite some time but is really pleased with this one. She stated it gave her that no makeup, makeup look – super natural. She also says it blends into her skin amazingly with a beauty blender sponge.
Swatches L to R: Deep, Dark, Tan, Medium & Light
I am always sad when I don’t love a product, especially a foundation since I am such a foundation junkie. I just love to love. However, in this case it was my skin’s fault, not a product issue. My skin just wasn’t having it with the PÜR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation. On the bright side, it did find a place in my mother’s heart, and from reviews I have read there are many others who are loving it too.
Have you tried the PÜR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation? If so, what are you thoughts?
PR Samples- All opinions are my own.
Samantha says
I had the same feelings! I need to send some to my mom and see what she thinks!
Jasmine says
Oh no! I have oily skin but in the winter my face is dry so when I tried it out it worked for me. It sucks it didn’t work for you.