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elf Poreless Putty Primer
SIZE: 21g

4.3 of 109 reviews

4.3 of 109 reviews

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Most Helpful Positive

Primes perfectly

Hannah

Primes perfectly, covers all my pores properly without any effort I only use a tiny bit and get a good coverage

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Create the perfect canvas with the influencer-approved elf Poreless Putty Primer. With a unique texture, this velvety primer glides effortlessly onto skin, minimising pores and other imperfections and creating a smooth base for makeup to grip onto.
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  • Vegan

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GREAT - 84% recommend

4.3
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Skin Type:

  • Dry
  • Normal to dry
  • Normal to oily
  • Oily

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elf Poreless Putty Primer Reviews

4.3 of 109 reviews

84% recommend this product

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Most Helpful Criticism

Underwhelming. Didn’t do what it promised.

Asyrid

I tried this after reading many positive reviews. Unfortunately it did not work for me. I found it accentuated the pores on the front of my cheeks and on my chi...
  1. Great primer

    Annie

    Super easy to use and it works! A little is all that’s needed to tone down shine
  2. Primes perfectly

    Hannah

    Primes perfectly, covers all my pores properly without any effort I only use a tiny bit and get a good coverage
  3. skin a perfect canvas

    Awtty

    Love this primer puddy! Been using this product for years now and it never fails me. A little goes a long way and it make my skin a smooth canvas for my makeup. I can tell a difference in my makeup when I use this primer first because it lasts all day and still looks good before I take it off in the evening. Such a great texture and for the price point this is a great product
  4. Amazing Primer!

    Mei

    I was mostly influenced by everyone on tiktok to try this, and it really blurs your face and pores for a flawless makeup look.
  5. Poreless putty primer

    Luci

    Didn’t really do anything for my pores unfortunately
  6. Great

    Hols

    I have large as pores and this primer is perfect! Fills them in a treat. Such a good price point too. Will definitely repurchase.
  7. Good primer !

    Luella

    Very good primer by elf. It delivers its promise, pore less and giving a nice base for foundation
  8. squishy

    mik

    strange experience using this product, causes some foundations to separate.
  9. Beautiful

    Hesh

    Love the luminous tint in the product. Gives a nice glow.
  10. Average

    Jaimie

    There was so much hype around this primer but I found it a bit underwhelming. It was okay and worked perfectly fine as a primer, but not something I would rave about. I prefer the Elf tone-adjusting primer.
  11. Why don’t I like this?

    Iris

    I’m so confused why this is raved about, because I’ve tried it so many times, so many ways (on skincare, without skincare, daytime, nighttime) but it just doesn’t do it for me. Yes it fills in pores, but it makes skin so slippery that foundation doesn’t stick as well and isn’t as long lasting as usual, it rubs off easier which is disappointing. I have normal skin (but acne prone) so maybe this is ...
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  12. Alright product

    NA

    This product fills my pores nicely and covers them nicely. I think the texture is a bit chunky but it’s not bad.
  13. Not poreless

    An

    It's a good base for foundation, but it didn't do anything to minimise the look or size of my pores.
  14. Good to have on hand

    Rhi

    This is a good primer to have on hand! Cost effective and works really well
  15. Amazing

    Fatoom

    Blurs your pores and makes your makeup so nice
  16. Fantastic

    April

    Works well for keeping makeup on and blurring! Goes with most of my foundations
  17. Good enough

    Fatoom

    A nice primer it does it’s job but I prefer the elf power grip
  18. A great product but beware of congestion

    ES

    I love the feel of this product however find that it often congests my pores following use
  19. Perfect Primer

    Vee

    I have really oily skin with obvious pores and this product provides the perfect base for matte foundation. I have used it over sunscreen, over different serums and it still sits nicely, just wait a few minutes before doing your makeup routine. So impressed for the price point!
  20. works only under some foundations

    cherry

    with some foundations, this works amazingly, with other foundations, this can pill on the skin
  21. Nice base to start with

    Mai

    This came up as one of the affordable dupes for a very popular face primer, and I had to try it out. To be honest I am not at all disappointed. This has a nice texture and when applied to face and over eyes yes I use the same one for my eyes as well, no judgements please . and this did make my make application much easier and no caking or clumping or settling in creases. I would recommend using ...
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  22. Caused bad breakouts

    Tamikha

    I bought this because hype. It broke me out so bad on my forehead and I NEVER get trouble there. This was the only new thing introduced so it was the only piece in the puzzle. Too bad because it sat nicely with my foundation. The consistency is fine and it spread easy for me. But it will be going in the bin for sure.
  23. love it

    rosie

    really love it so affordable very hydrating primer
  24. this accentuated my pores

    lana

    i do not recommend this unfortunately
  25. only works with some foundation

    rp

    be careful what foundation you use this under.
  26. Nice

    Olma

    Nice primer covers the powers good for price
  27. Works for scarring too

    SusanMarina

    I bought this primer after researching whether it works on scars. I don't have problem pores, but some minor scarring after I had a pre-cancerous spot burned off. I smooth a thin layer of the Elf primer over the area, wait a few minutes for it to settle, then apply my regular Napoleon Perdis primer, then do my foundation. The result is like new skin!
  28. Dupe for benefit porefessional primer.

    Man

    This is so amazing. It fills in all your pores, and makes your skin look AMAZING. Excellent dupe for the benefit porefessoinal.
  29. Well

    I

    makes skin super smooth.
  30. Love!

    Amanda

    I love this primer, it feels so nice on the skin and my foundation lays nicely. I have pretty normal skin but find this helps my foundation sit nicely. Will repurchase!
  31. Lovely

    B

    Good for big pores.
  32. hides pores

    b

    saw this on tiktok and had to get it. super satisfied. makes skin super smooth.
  33. Good

    LS

    Good for big pores. Love the price.
  34. Offordable and reliable

    WeBeNadia

    This is a great go to of mine, it reminds me of a more expensive brands cream primer, its an awesome dupe and definetely does what it's meant to in the way of making my foundation last alot longer and stay with a great finish, it doesn't make my foundation seperate, honestly just feels like skin, 100% recommend
  35. Nice

    Sav

    Love this primer! Makes my makeup last on skin all day.
  36. A little goes a long way

    Tracy

    A little goes a long way, but also this is not a primer you lather onto your face, just a little bit in the areas that need it the most. Spread it out thinly or else it won't look good.
  37. hyped for a reason

    sha

    makes my base super smooth and flawless. a little goes a long way
  38. Underwhelming. Didn’t do what it promised.

    Asyrid

    I tried this after reading many positive reviews. Unfortunately it did not work for me. I found it accentuated the pores on the front of my cheeks and on my chin, and no matter how thin a layer I applied, it made the foundation around my nose look cakey and crusty. It felt really nice on the skin and I think it would make your makeup last longer. But it failed miserably for me and my late 40s comb...
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  39. Flawless

    Kath

    This makes my makeup look so smooth and flawless. It is also super affordable so you can’t go wrong!
  40. It work

    SSS

    It helps to reduce the look of pores. Great value.
  41. Great!

    Sam

    Really nice primer!

    Great cheaper alternative, smooths out pore and fine lines, lasts all day and holds back my oily skin.

    Would recommend to all skin types as it's a generic texture - not oily or silicone, moreso a cream.
  42. It work

    Sss

    This is a great primer for the price! Whenever I use it my makeup always stays on longer and makes my skin look smooth. My only complaint is that it is challenging to get product out of the package.
  43. It work

    Sss

    literally my favourite primer. the only one that I really feel actually works. its got a light tint to it, it's sheer and feels beautiful on the skin. you can wear the primer without anything else and it gives your skin a nice matt glow. I know it's expensive but its definitely worth it
  44. Affordable and Effective

    Nadia

    Definitely gets makeup to sit better on the fave, however, the texture takes some getting used to. Otherwise, it's a great primer at a great price point
  45. Hard to tell if its working

    Carly

    This allows my foundation to go on well but I am unable to tell if my makeup lasts longer when using this. I don't thing it is necessary for my routine
  46. Good without being great

    Lara

    Different consistency to other primers I have used. It is soft and goes on lovely, though sometimes can peel when going over certain sunscreens in my experience.
  47. Blurs pores

    Anna

    I had seen so many people recommend this product and I decided to give it a try. It blurs your pores super well, however doesn't last extremely long. Would still suggest you give it a try if you want as it is very affordable.
  48. Good base

    Bella

    I got this after all its hype online. I have to say I much prefer this to their Poreless Primer in the pump. I have found it work best when you dont have another moisturiser underneath if you are more prone to oily skin. I think for the price and amount you get its really great value especially if you are just starting out or getting back into wearing more makeup.
  49. Great for pores, okay for oil

    Laura

    This is a very thick primer but it's got a quite slippery texture that makes application easy. Hides pores really well, but doesn't do a lot in terms of oil control so you'd want to pair it with a mattifying foundation and powder if you're on the oilier side.
  50. Nice

    Sav

    This is so good! It makes my skin flawless. Blurs out all my pores.
  51. Not great but affordable

    Elise

    I'm not a fan of product product. Putty is not the best word to use but unfortunately it is a bit like that on my skin. Got a sample. Its budget make-up and I'm sceptical of the ingredients. Wouldn't buy but might suit a younger crowd.
  52. This is ok. Especially for the price point.

    Jem

    This is ok. Not a miraculous pore disguiser like I’d hoped and I get oily after a fairly short time, but my makeup goes on ok over it. And it is a lot better than the Benefit one I tried that was awful. I do tend to use this on my oily pore ridden nose, and a more moisturising primer on rest of face, it sometimes I put it over entire face and it’s ok. But still on the search for the best pore/oil...
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  53. fav primer

    bec231

    makes my foundation look flawless
  54. Poreless, but not very long-lasting

    Sam

    This primer makes my skin look super smooth, and is great for zoom calls! However, I have oily skin and my makeup starts to "melt" or look less fresh within 4 hours with this primer, while other primers last far longer. So great for an event or short period of time, but not the best for a full day of work.
  55. OBSESSED!!!!

    Caityyy

    This primer makes my skin look great!!!
  56. Good

    Av

    Smooths pores and lines but texture isn't suited for everyday use. It is comparable to high end brands.
  57. Okay

    Sharna

    I found this one to be okay at priming my skin, but still had visible pores along my cheeks. Considering the hype, I had expected this one to work a little better so I’m a bit disappointed but I will probably keep using it.
  58. heard good things about it

    Alex

    Heard good things about it, that's why i gave it a go. not bad, stayed all day, love it.
  59. Better than the Tatcha Silk Canvas

    Jess

    This truly is my go to primer. Unlike the Tatcha primer (which is a 'more is more' formula), you can go overboard with this. A little goes a long way with the ELF primer and the price is unbeatable. It isn't the most pore filling or hydrating formula but it hits the perfect sweet point of letting skin look like skin, never getting heavy or slip sliding all over and locking foundation on your face ...
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  60. Don't get the fuss

    M

    It's not a bad product but I guess given the hype, my expectations were set a little too high and it did not quite meet them. It didn't do a great job at covering up my pores but it did a decent enough job priming for foundation. I do have some texture on parts of my face that are recovering from acne and I found this primer didn't fare very well on those spots and I needed to wipe it off and app...
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  61. primer

    Zhaowei

    Makes putting on makeup seamless. Gentle on the skin, no sticky feeling, absolutely love this product and highly recommend.
  62. covers all the pores!

    rl

    Love love this poreless primer, it covers absolutely all the pores and not leave a heavy silicone feeling on the skin. It rather feels hydrating. It also controls my oil in the T-zone and helps makeup last longer!
  63. legendary

    Greta

    it is such a lovely primer, People compare it to tatcha primer. It is great and so affordable.
  64. Great!!!!!!

    Gigi

    I expected it to be a blurring type of primer and it did not disappoint. If you like tatcha silk canvas this is a definite dupe. The packaging is normal elf packaging nothing special. For the price it is amazing.
  65. Great and affordable primer

    Mon

    This is a lovely primer and super affordable! You get so much product too. Looks amazing on the skin and preps it well for complexion products.
  66. Ok primer

    Jess

    Not bad at all for the price. Helps foundation go on smoothly but can dry out after a few weeks.
  67. works great

    t

    does a great job of prepping my skin. my foundation lays so smooth over this and it really does fill my pores amazing.
  68. Not amazing but okay for the price

    Christie

    I found it to be a strange consistency , found it did blur some impurities but not for long
    Good for price
  69. Not amazing but okay for the price

    Christie

    I found it to be a strange consistency , found it did blur some impurities but not for long
    Good for price
  70. thick

    sha

    quite a thick primer. i wasn't expecting it to be quite so hydrating but it is! would recommend for dry skin too. the primer is great for filling in pores
  71. Didn't work for me

    Elf poreless putty primer

    This has a huge following and is said to be a dupe for the Tatcha silk canvas primer. I had to give it a shot but unfortunately it didn't look good under my makeup or feel good on my skin. I have a slightly dry skin type and I feel this is definitely suited to a combination or oily type skin. I just found it a little dry and uncomfortable
  72. great primer

    aa

    amazing primer, reminds me of the tatcha one. does its job and is effective.
  73. Great primer

    Isi Slater

    I wasn’t sure about it the first time, but the more I use it, the more I like it. I love how it gives you a blurring effect without being too drying, and doesn’t have that silicone-y effect. Also love the cooling feel
  74. amazing texture

    taylor

    this gives my skin the most amazing flawless texture
  75. The best around

    Allie

    I use this on my Big Pore Days, and it works like magic! It's so smooth, and doesn't break me out. One pot also goes a long way, so it's fantastic value.
  76. Good value primer

    Lara83

    I had heard great things about this primer from various beauty guru's, so had high hopes. It's a thinner texture than I expected, but it glides on easily, and doesn't pile. It's not bad for minimising pores, but not super heavy duty like some others I've tried. More if an everyday pore filling primer. Makeup wears well over top, and lasts well. A great value primer.
  77. An excellent primer, smooths skin and preps face for foundation

    Abel

    I really like this primer. I have large pores on my cheeks and I find this primer smooths them out, making my foundation sit beautifully on my face. It's easy to use too.
  78. Poreless

    Jenna

    Really impressed with this bargain primer! It’s a thick smooth base that blurs pores and imperfections, leaving your skin looking super smooth!
  79. Amazing results & great price point

    Bianca

    I was recommended the Elf Poreless Putty Primer by a colleague and I am so glad that I purchased it!
    It achieves an instant bluring effect, my makeup sits perfectly for the entire day and doesn't clog my pores.
    At such a great price it's definitely worth a try
  80. Great primer!

    Maria

    Great primer - excellent dupe for the Tatcha silk canvas. Feels amazing on the skin, very nice and pore filling.
  81. pretty good for the price

    lily

    very good for the price
  82. Deduces my pores

    Ash

    Great mattifying look
  83. amazing texture

    stacey

    gives your skin an amazing poreless look
  84. a fantastic primer

    john

    This is so great, feels nice on and makes my skin extra smooth
  85. Gold for enlarged pores

    Bonnie

    This primer is incredible for open pores! My foundation has never looked better. Will purchase again.
  86. very different

    shay

    this is different to anything i have used before, i saw a lot of hype over this online. Gave my foundation and extra smooth look and minimised my pores.
  87. Great for large pores

    Emily

    Great for my large pores. Makes my skin look very smooth. And flaswless
  88. Amazing

    LS

    Amazing primer that fills all the pores and provides a hydrating base. Would recommend for dry skin types.
  89. Great

    anni

    This elf primer blurs my skin and is great! Can't believe the price
  90. BEST PRIMER

    Cindy

    bought this primer as it has been so hyped up in the beauty community and it definitely did not disappoint me! It makes my skin so smooth and poreless for an affordable price!
  91. Amazing for big pores! Long lasting, fun new texture!

    Hannah Baker

    This primer is very true to its description! This is so luminous and light on your skin you'll be wearing it all the time. The product absorbs into skin a minute after applying. It fills pores to the best that I can find at this price. I use this before applying concealer and foundation and find that my makeup blends easier and creates a smooth, polished look. My foundation sits nicely on top of ...
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  92. Poreless

    Kasey

    Makes my skin look so smooth
  93. not bad

    kish

    Super lightweight, lovely to apply. Not sure it does the wonderous things I've read but still a great primer product
  94. Best primer for its price hands down.

    JohnnyM

    This primer is exactly what everyone claims it to be. It covers my imperfections and self doubt. My foundation lays down so well once I use this primer. And it lasts so much longer. I highly recommend this product.
  95. PORELESS PUTTY PERFECTION!

    Marcus

    After trying this product, I really understand the cult following it has acquired! The product is really easy to apply and leaves an almost flawless finish ready to apply foundation and other products. The way it fills the pores is really exciting as it helps you achieve an airbrushed finished with little effort.
  96. Very impressed!

    Madeleine

    I was super impressed with this! I’ve recently bought some cheaper products to try and minimize expenses and use my pricier products for special occasions. I thought the finish on this was lovely and my make up went on beautifully! Will definitely be buying again!
  97. No more big pores

    Jen

    I have very big pores and this makes them sooo much smaller or just makes them disappear and makes my skin feel amazing in prep for foundation. So great for someone like me with oily skin.
  98. Great at blurring pores

    rebecca

    This a great primer for leveling the skin and blurring pores. I didn't find that it pilled up or negatively effected the primer. You get a really good amount of product for the price, hasn't broken me out either.
  99. Amazing for such an inexpensive product!

    Kaylah

    Does such a great correcting job and really evens my skin tone so it’s perfect for applying foundation. Subtly illuminates without being too over the top.
  100. A new favourite!

    Leilah

    I can see why there was such a hype about this product. It is AMAZING for the price. Feels extremely smoothing and hydrating, and gives me visibly smaller pores. One of my all-time favourite primers.
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