Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue

Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue
4.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
2.4 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2.5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle

Review

Results you may expect from using Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 2.4 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.5 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Propanediol (est. ≈2.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Retinol (est. ≈0.1%), 
 the most effective non-prescription ingredient with well-proven efficacy to reduce wrinkles.
 
Among others, Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer Energize & Rescue also contains Caffeine, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Caffeine provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
7.5
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
5
Coconut Alkanes
3
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
2.5
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
2
Propanediol
1.5
Squalane
1.3
Cocos Nucifera Water
1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice
0.3
Lactobacillus
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Ceramide AP
0.1
Retinol
0.3
Lactic Acid
0.3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
0.3
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
0.3
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
0.3
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
0.3
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
0.3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
0.3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
0.3
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Hexylene Glycol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
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Water
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Ceteareth-6 Olivate
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Caffeine
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Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
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Ceramide AP
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Lactic Acid
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Glycerin
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
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Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
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Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
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Phenoxyethanol
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Hexylene Glycol
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Ratings

All humectants
5.5
2
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
4.9
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
2
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 4.9 20
2.4
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 5.5 10
5.5
All humectants
5.5
2
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 4.9 20
2.4
All occlusives
4.9
2.5
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
10 /10 0.4 0.1 2.5
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
2.5
Retinol
2.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
10 /10
when present at, %
0.4
in this formula, est. %
0.1
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.4 3 No
All antioxidants
2.4
Lactobacillus
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
0.3
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.5 5 No
All soothing
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
Coconut Alkanes
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Coconut AlkanesAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient mixture that is similar to paraffin. It is produced from coconut oil and can allegedly form a soft, non-greasy film on the skin’s surface. It can be used as an alternative to silicones.
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateAn emollient blend of a compound used in the production of lubricants and caprylic and capric fatty acids.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Olive OilA transformed olive oil that is rich in occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic fatty acids. It also helps to thicken a formula.
Propanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Squalane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Cocos Nucifera Water
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera WaterCoconut water from fresh coconuts. It mainly contains water, a bit of coconut oil, sugars, and small amounts of antioxidants.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit JuiceAlso labeled as "raw coconut milk", this ingredient is rich in humectant moisturizing sugars, proteins, emollient emulsified coconut oil, vitamins, and minerals.
Lactobacillus
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LactobacillusA genus of probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria are part of the human microflora and their ferment products contain antioxidants.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root ExtractA soothing and anti-pigment extract derived from a species of licorice with glycyrrhizin as the main active ingredient.
Ceramide AP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide APPreviously called Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide AP is one of the most common ceramides in the skin. Research has shown that dry, flaky skin has significantly less Ceramide AP. Its application helps to treat dry skin by restoring balance in the skin lipids.
Retinol
Est. %0.1
Function
Origin
Retinol

One of the most famous and well-researched anti-aging ingredients with a maximum anti-wrinkle power of 10 out of 10. It is proven to decrease wrinkles and help the skin regain its thickness, firmness, and texture. Retinol is also effective in treating pigmentation issues such as dark spots and acne.

Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6A polymeric ingredient that works best in water-based formulas to create gel textures. It helps to stabilize emulsions and control viscosity.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil UnsaponifiablesA fraction of olive oil that contains occlusive moisturizing and emollient sterols, vitamin E, pro-vitamin A, and fatty alcohols.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from pineapple fruits that contains various antioxidants, vitamin C, and bromelain - an enzyme mixture that acts as a mild exfoliant. Bromelain also has some anti-inflammatory activity and may help with the healing of wounds and scars.
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf ExtractObtained from the leaves and fragrant flowers of jasmine, this soothing and occlusive moisturizing extract has a beautiful heavy, sweet, jasmine scent.
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractSimilar to coconut milk or water, this fragrant extract has a sweet, coconut scent and contains a beneficial mixture of sugars, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is used as an emollient ingredient in skincare due to its content of lipids and fatty acids.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit ExtractDerived from apricot fruits, this extract contains various antioxidant organic acids, vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoids. It gives the formula a nice, apricot scent.
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.