e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer - Large - 1.01 fl oz: Salicylic Acid Gel, Vitamin E, Matte Finish, Vegan Formula
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Guests have mixed feelings about this primer. While some appreciate its hydrating properties and acne control benefits, many have experienced issues with the product pilling and flaking when makeup is applied over it. This primer may work better for those who prefer minimal makeup or use it as part of their skincare routine rather than under foundation.
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3.7 out of 5 stars with 235 reviews
easy to apply: 3.4 out of 5
easy to remove: 3.8 out of 5
long lasting: 2.42 out of 5
quality: 2.16 out of 5
value: 2.4 out of 5
25% would recommend
31 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 January, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin type: Combination
- Skin tone: Light
Strongly dislike it
So flakey
5 out of 5 stars
5 January, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Love this
Best primer ever, doesn't clog my pores and makeup stays put.
1 out of 5 stars
29 December, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Peels so easily
I hadn't even had it on for 2 minutes and it started peeling. I was putting on my color correcter as always and it started peeling despite me giving it a minute to sit and it was barely even sticky. I was so excited when I saw cause I thought finally a primer that will help me not break out so much.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 December, 2025Verified purchase
Bring back old formula
I’m incredibly disappointed that this primer immediately pulls up once you put it in the skin. Just the lightest of touch and it rubs off, spreading crumbs everywhere. This primer isn’t anywhere near the same formula as the acne control pot primer. Either bring back the only formula in this bottle or bring back the acne fighting pot primer.
3 out of 5 stars
16 December, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Really enjoying this product!
I'm in my late 60s and still so oily! This primer is lovely; I apply it before my loose mineral and/or powder foundations. It's smoothing and makes my skin very soft. I like knowing that I'm treating my complexion problems even when I'm wearing makeup. Thank you ELF!
5 out of 5 stars
23 October, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Loveee it
Hides basically all of my blemishes, I have big pores and it definitely made a difference.
5 out of 5 stars
21 August, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Menopausal Acne Remedy
I use this every night before I go to bed after I clean my face and I pair it with the BlueTY night oil and my face has never been clearer. I also top it off with the Thirst Booat Drops!
5 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Meagan
I just bought this and used a few times now. Still pretty new to make up, but I like it. It doesn't clog my pores and for the price and how little you need, I think it's worth it.
1 out of 5 stars
1 May, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Pills under make up
Bought this hoping it would be good, but it just pills off under my makeup while I'm putting in on, and isn't the best.
2 out of 5 stars
19 March, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
This is worth the read
Unfortunately this product is recommended for acne prone skin, but has one ingredient (stearic acid) that is pore clogging and acnegenic so it kind of defeats the purpose in my opinion. As for all the other ladies in the reviews talking about how the product pills when putting make up on top of it I have a little advice: this is a water based primer, so you need to wear foundations that are water based to avoid this issue, if your foundation is oil or silicone based then they simply won’t work well with this product. It does say it has dimethicone in it which is a silicone, but I always go off of the first ingredient on the ingredient list which in this case is water and is most likely the main base for this primer. I hope this review helps someone, and maybe makes you feel like you didn’t waste your money on this product
1 out of 5 stars
3 February, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Terrible
I absolutely dislike this primer. Clumps up after applying. I have to constantly brush off my face before applying any other makeup.
1 out of 5 stars
1 February, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
HORRIBLE!!
I bought it with high hopes after trying the putty. I did NOT work, as soon as I started putting foundation on it started like flaking and peeling off. Very disappointed. Spent my money just to use it once.
1 out of 5 stars
16 January, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Won't stop flaking off/pilling up
I bought this primer with high hopes after using the putty primer. However, no matter how I put it on it ends up flaking off. Dissatisfied.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 January, 2025Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Normal
- Skin concern: Acne, Redness
- Hair color: Brunette
- Eye color: Blue
Would not recomend
I wanted to like this so bad! I have red skin and I hoped this would help so my makeup would stay on longer and not be as red, and it kinda did that… BUT IT STARTED TO MAKE MY FACE PEEL! Even after waiting to put it on after my moisturizer it still would Pell and I would have to redo my makeup 😭
5 out of 5 stars
9 January, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Bring back the round container
I love this stuff. I use it to treat small blemish eruptions and it dries them up great. I prefer the cream round container. Bring that back!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 October, 2024Verified purchase
Not a fan
I just was not a fan of this product. It would pill up and flake off my face, no matter what. Even with super thin application and no other products on my face, it would come right off. I tried it multiple times, but eventually just threw it away.
1 out of 5 stars
2 October, 2024
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Not good as a primer
Makes your makeup peel. Tried putting different makeup foundation on top but it just peels and flakes off when mixed with this primer.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
1 July, 2024Verified purchase
- Eye color: Blue
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin concern: Acne
- Skin type: Combination
- Hair color: Blonde
Daughter loves this
Item as described. Arrived packaged in a bag so no spills. Daughter loves this product.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 June, 2024Verified purchase
- Eye color: Hazel
- Skin concern: Sensitivity
- Hair color: Red
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Combination
A No
horrific!! peeled off my face the second i put it on.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 June, 2024Verified purchase
- Skin concern: Dullness, Redness, Acne, Uneven skin tone, Blackheads
- Eye color: Brown
- Skin tone: Light
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin type: Combination
:/
i really wanted to love this product but.. i tried it on my hand to spot test it and it started peeling so i tried it on my face nothing to much , it’s really smooth but when i started creasing i started patting with a sponge and it started peeling which sucked ..