Cover FX Super Primers: Dewy Skin +Water Cloud Primer review

I was luckily invited to the Sephora Thailand Spring19 Press Event, where I got to try out some new products launching this Spring. This blog will be about the Cover FX Super Primers.

Cover FX Gripping Primer, Blurring Primer, Mattifying Primer, and Dewy Skin Primer.

There are 4 new reformulated face primers launching, each with its own benefits. The four included the Gripping Primer, the Blurring Primer, the Mattifying Primer, and the the Dewy Skin Primer.

Here’s the official description for the Gripping Primer:

A jelly texture primer that visibly firms, creates a smooth, glass-like finish, and grips makeup for long-wear. Best for Normal to Dry Skin

+Gripping - Provides next-level grip to makeup for optimal all-day wear
+Firming - Provides instant firming effects for a visibly smoother complexion
+Anti-aging - Ocean derived complex targets fine lines and improves skin clarity

The Blurring Primer:

A silky priming balm that blurs the appearance of pores and fine lines and provides an all-over soft focus filter effect. Best for Normal to Dry Skin

+ Blurring - Visibly smooths fine lines, minimizes pores, and provides an all-over soft focus filter effect
+ Weightlessly Buildable - Layer on skin to smooth without adding texture
+ Multi-Use - Use before makeup to prime and over makeup to retouch

The Mattifyng Primer:

A weightless gel primer that mattifies the skin, treats blemishes, and minimizes the appearance of pores. Works well with Normal, Combo, Oily, and Acne-Prone Skin.

+ Acne Treatment - 1% Salicylic Acid prevents and heals blemishes
+ Mattifying - Provides an instant matte finish and extended shine control
+ Pore Minimizing - Visibly blurs pores

Each primer is a different color, as seen in the photo below.

The one I was given from the event was the Dewy Skin Primer

OK I have to say that out of all the new primers launching, I was most interested in this one. When I popped into the booth to take a look, the CoverFX people were most excited about this one. They claimed that it could achieve the dewy glow, even after you apply foundation, the dewiness will still show up.

I tried the primer alone on my arm, and I without foundation, and it was really dewy and shiny. So naturally I wanted to see how it worked with foundation. Luckily, I was given this tube in my press kit so my wish really came true. I will really get to use this primer for real!

Before I tell you the outcome, lets begin with the basics.

Below is the official description from the website:

A rich primer that nourishes and hydrates skin and imparts an instant dewy finish.

Key Benefits:

+ Hydrating - Emollients and humectants provide rich hydration
+ Dewy Finish - Provides instant radiance and an all-over hydrated glow
+ Anti-aging - Peptides visibly smooth fine lines and improve skin clarity

This vegan and cruelty free product does not contain: parabens, fragrance, mineral oil, talc, gluten, sulfates, or phthalates.

Best for Normal to Dry Skin

Here’s how the website suggest you use it:

Apply evenly with fingertips to clean, moisturized skin. Use under makeup for flawless application and long-wear, or alone for a boost of all-day hydration.

Pro-Tip: For the most flawless application, apply your primer first to the high points of the face - bridge of the nose, top of the cheek bones, center of the forehead - and blend outwards. Your foundation will thank you for it!

The primer is a clear “gel” that is quite slippery. Although it feels slippery on my skin, it does not wash off (I know, cause I tried to wash it off with water lol). You will need to use a remover to remove this.

So I have told you before that when I tried it at the press event on my arm, it was pretty dewy and shiny (as seen in the picture below). And it stays like this! I mean I feel like it doesn’t really dry down and kind of messed up the foundation I tried to put on top. It also feels greasy on my skin. I ended washing all of it off. However, I did try foundation over the primer on my arm. The dewiness shines through the foundation, but I feel like it is because the primer doesn’t dry up . . .

Bottom line is this does not work for me at all. It might suit other people with dry skin, but it feels terrible on my combination skin (and there’s no chance for oily skin gals to use this. You’ll end up as an oil slick).

I think I would have been better off with any of the other primers. The Gripping and Mattifying one I would love to try. Too bad the one I got was not suitable for me skin.

Cover FX Dewy Skin Primer and Water Cloud Primer

Now included in the range is also the Water Cloud Primer, though I’m not sure it wasn’t in the promo lineup. I got this to try from a friend, and I love it much more than the Dewy Skin Primer.

Here’s the official description:

A cooling mousse primer that refreshes and defends skin against pollution + blue light.

+ Next-Level Blue Light + Pollution Defense - A skin defense complex helps defend against blue light emissions + urban pollutants including heavy metals and free radicals
+ Hydrating - Emollients and humectants provide refreshing hydration

This vegan and cruelty free product does not contain: parabens, fragrance, mineral oil, talc, gluten, sulfates, or phthalates.

Works well with Normal, Dry or Oily Skin

Here’s how Cover Fx suggests you use it: Apply evenly with fingertips to clean, moisturized skin prior to makeup application.

Pro-Tip:For the most flawless application, apply your primer first to the high points of the face - bridge of the nose, top of the cheek bones, center of the forehead - and blend outwards. Your foundation will thank you for it!

The texture is gel-like rather moose-like that the brand claims. It’s slightly cooling and does make my skin refreshed like it claims. It does help make my skin smoother for make up application (duh, its a primer and that’s what it does). It dries down pretty fast (unlike the Dewy primer that doesn’t dry down at all). However, I can’t rub my foundation with my fingers too hard, or it’ll flake. So that’s one thing I don’t like about it ( I prefer to blend my foundation as long as I want). As for the anti-pollution and blue light protection, I have no method to prove if it works as claimed.

So that’s my opinion of the two primers. They are not wow-ing, and I suggest you try them before buying.

Also in the new launch are the CoverFX Booster Drops, each with its own benefits. There are drops for mattyfying, antioxidant, SPF, and brightening. You mix them in your foundation or skincare. These sound interesting. I would really like to try them if i have the chance.