Apply a thin, even amount to moisturized skin prior to makeup application. Allow to set for 30 seconds before applying foundation. Pro tip: Use your fingers to apply this product all over. The warmth will help break down the product for a better application.

This perfecting Poreless Putty Primer by e.l.f. Cosmetics creates smooth skin and preps it with Squalane to moisturize and grip makeup for all-day wear. The velvety texture glides over the skin, smoothing over imperfections for a poreless effect.Which Putty Primer is perfect for you?100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. Because kindness is chic.

Product Reviews

Rated 3.82 out of 5 stars

899 Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

PLEASE READ IF YOU HAVE HUGE PORES

I have GINORMOUS pores so I know whenever I try a "poreless" product, it isn't gonna really work as well for me as it would others because I have abnormally large pores the size of moon craters but this product surprised me in the best way. No it didn't make my skin 100% poreless but it did a way better job than all the other primers I have tried in the past. I have very very desert dry skin and this primer just melted right into my skin. It's smooth, velvety, not heavy at all and not greasy. I washed my face, moisturized it and then applied the primer. If you look at the picture I posted in this review, you can see the difference it made WITHOUT putting makeup on yet. It doesn't take a whole lot of product either which is great. I know everyone's skin is different and of course it doesn't and won't work for everyone but it does work for me. This is the best primer I have found so far for my ridiculously large pores. I know that I'll never get that "poreless" look but this is what I think has worked the best for me. The only real "Con" I have about this is that there is no tool to get it out with and so I have to put my fingers in it.

Most Helpful Critical Review

Neutral...

This didn't erase my pores visually (before applying foundation) but after foundation application pores weren't an issue. This definitely gave my makeup some longevity and my oils did end up peaking out after about 6-8 hours but it wasn't something a little blotting and touch-up powder couldn't handle. I only used it a few times until I made up my mind that it wasn't for me and here's why... 1. Time/Money. This will only benefit in my t-zone; I'd have to use a different primer on the outside of it. That's an extra step that I won't typically have time for. Plus, I'd be spending money for two primers when I already know a primer that will cover all of my concerns. Many makeup users will not find these points as an issue, but this is just one of the reasons I stopped reaching for it. 2. This was the biggest one...it's very uncomfortable packaging. If you have long nails it's hard to pick up the product. Your finger will warm up the product so trying to use a sponge or brush would be even more difficult. It's a putty, which means things will cling to it. It doesn't matter how clean my fingers were, lint got stuck in it because of the surrounding movement in my vanity area (lint is always in the air). Just seeing the lint cling to something that needed to be applied to my face turned me off. Like I said, my reason for discontinuing use was personal. My situation and views does not fit to everyone else's lifestyle but if you're anything like me (time and money saver + icked out by foreign objects in your things) you may want to give it a double thought or try it out & just be mindful of these things.

Reviewed by 899 customers

Very disappointed

3

Kestrel from Gillette, WY

This product got so much hype and I was super excited to try it. That only made the disappointment worse. I can tell zero difference after applying it. it definitely doesn't fill in any pores. My daughter tried it too and said the same thing. I really wanted this to be great and it just wasn't.

Broke me out !

2

Michelle from Ca

This primer broke me out. I had a few pimples on my face after I used it. didn't work for me.

Ummm idk

2

Riah from Minnesota

I pretty much stopped doing my makeup because I was so disappointed in the fact that whenever I would put foundation on my skin it would look piece-y, separated and just completely awful. Recently I've been really inspired to get back into makeup so I've been purchasing new things in the hope that maybe I've been using the wrong products. I moisturized before, let some time pass before I put the primer on, then once I started putting on the very new foundation I had gotten and it turned out exactly how it happened before years ago. I'm going to try again with just the primer and maybe concealer on its own but I feel the impending sadness that it seems like my face won't let me even wear foundation anymore. Cause I tried a new sponge and new brushes for application and nothing effective whatsoever for me anyways.

E.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Putty Primer.

5

Layla from Washington State

I like it. I've honestly only used 2 pore primers that I've ever liked, this one, & Benefit Porefessional. Benefit is too pricey, so after watching Zabrena, my make-up gyru on YouTube, I decided to try E.l.f. I use Poreless Putty under my Stilla Correcting Primer, and once my make-up is all done, it looks great! My large, & small pores are not noticeable. I will repurchase.

Effective

5

Sam from Los Angeles

Effective and lost lasting. I have combination oily and dry skin, I only need a small amount. Makes my pores disappear. It has a very long life span. Kind of feels like a balm.

Nope

1

Lexie from California

I didn't see any difference with it on... I also hate potted protects. I definitely don't feel it did its job.

It's okay

3

Ash from South Carolina

It helps my makeup to stick and last but it does NOT cover up any of my pores!

Worked For Me

5

Gabby from Illinois

My Favorite! Makes My Face Look Smooth & Not Dry Or Oily

One of the best!

5

Rebekah from Tennessee

This is my top two favorite primers that I have ever used. It creates a great base to lay your foundation on top of. I am definitely repurchasing again.

Okay

3

Britt from Florida

Definitely not the best primer but not horrible, it does the job but doesn't live up to the hype.

Puffy primer

5

Riah from New mexico

Amazing product

The BEST primer I have EVER used

5

Danni from Connecticut

I am literally in love with this product I have used it almost every day since I bought it. I usually go for a more high end blurring primer and this is better than any I have ever tried. The formula is amazing and feels so good on the skin. I have taken to wearing this without anything over it and I'm obsessed with the way it makes my skin look naturally smooth and clear. If you are in the market for a primer you should definitely buy this one!

I would purchase again

5

Vero from Arlington Tx

It help with my pores my foundation look awesome

I'm really liking it

5

Emi from PA

I've had thus primer for a few months now, and I gotta say, it's made the pores on my nose look less noticeable. It doesn't feel gross or oily when I put it on, and does a nice job of keeping my concealer, blush, bronzer and other products on without trouble.

Nice but did not cover pores

2

Lina from New York, NY

I purchased this primer because it was so hyped up. However, I used it a few times and noticed it did not cover any of my pores. It is a very soft and smooth primer but did not give me my pore-less look that I was excepting. Therefore, I had to return it.

Breakouts!

2

Rize from NY

I literally had great skin! My skin type is normal. I liked this primer very much, but e.l.f products break me out :( I love the brand but it this primer specifically ruined my skin for a while.

great for dehydrated skin

4

makemeup from texas

my skin had been so dry I was peeling all over my nose and forehead. I put this primer on only because I couldn't find my moisturizer and this made my skin so smooth and I'm not sure if it's just coincidence or not but after I washed it off that night my skin was not peeling anymore!! Truly amazed. So moisturizing. I'm not sure it does much for the pores though which is why I took off one star. I love it for a moisturizing primer.

Cheap and fairly effective

4

Bob the Brit from New York

I have a lot of enlarged pores, especially on my forehead between my eyes, and I'm always looking for ways to minimize them. This was an impulse purchase because it was so cheap. It's pretty good for the price, but not as effective as my Smashbox primer. It fills the pores fairly effectively, but once you add other makeup over the top it wipes away some of it. It also doesn't last that long on my fairly oily forehead. But I'll keep using it and may repurchase as back up because of the price.

was nice until...

2

alex from azusa ca

im giving it two stars for being okay at first, otherwise i would be giving it one star (and i hate giving bad reviews:(( ). i've been looking for a primer for a while as i have noticeable pores and my dry skin often makes my foundation separate. at first, this was ok. my pores weren't as noticeable under my foundation, but not anything special. i did a cut crease with some bright colors and had a little fallout onto my cheeks so i put my finger there to pick it up. i barely pressed, and i had a disgusting greasy/creamy texture under. the foundation, enabled by the primer, slid with my finger and made my pores look HUGE and disgusting! the primer reacted to the slightest touch and pulled away, leaving a gross smudge on my face where my pores looked SO much bigger than they are. i got a beauty blender and tried to fix it, which only made it worse/made the pores look even deeper. i went to cover with some foundation, and then my whole cheek was smudged up and greasy. maybe its because of my lack of knowledge in face makeup, but i had to redo my face makeup:/ honestly, find something else if your face ever touches anything - which is all of us! i wanted to love this because of the price point and hype, but i guess im back on the search for a cheap, well performing primer.

Love!

5

EmmyMc from Detroit

Makes my skin super soft and even!

really nice!

4

paris from west virginia

makes my makeup stay on all day! but i don't notice my pores being any smaller

I love it!

5

Selma from Arizona

It makes me makeup look flawless

New fav

5

Lauren from PA

Love this primer and the luminous. It being drug store and affordable makes it even better.

I will buy it again

5

Kimmy from Little Rock

Love it

Amazing!

5

Anna from Birmingham, AL

This primer WOWed me and I'm always disappointed with primers. Not at all expensive but still worth every penny. I hope they never discontinue it!!