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e.l.f. Putty Primer - Acne Fighting - 0.74oz: Contains Salicylic Acid, Vegan, Smoothing, Cream Form

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About this item

Highlights

  • A makeup primer formulated with acne-fighting ingredients
  • Unique creamy formula with a matte finish
  • Helps control acne and prevent future breakouts
  • Calms irritated skin
  • Smoothes over pores and imperfections for a flawless complexion
  • Preps and primes skin for makeup that lasts all day
  • Key Ingredients: 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin
  • Great for: Acne-prone, combination, oily
  • All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All skincare is also free from sulfates.
  • Proud to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. Because kindness is chic.

Description

Transform your skin into a smooth canvas (with or without makeup!) while saying buh-bye to blemishes. e.l.f.’s Acne Fighting Putty Primer is formulated with acne-fighting ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin to draw out imperfections, shrink the appearance of pores, soothe irritated skin, and prevent future breakouts. The putty’s unique, velvety formula smooths over imperfections, gripping your makeup for all-day wear or giving you an even, clear bare-faced finish.

Why e.l.f. loves:
• Unique creamy formula with a matte finish
• Helps control acne and prevent future breakouts
• Calms irritated skin
• Smoothes over pores and imperfections for a flawless complexion
• Preps and primes skin for makeup that lasts all day

Key Ingredients:
• 1.8% Salicylic Acid - fights acne, prevents future breakouts, and calms irritated skin
• Zinc - reduces inflammation and provides anti-aging benefits
• Kaolin - helps control oil and draws out imperfections

Great for: Acne-prone, combination, oily


All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All skincare is also free from sulfates.

Proud to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. Because kindness is chic.
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Health Facts: Contains Salicylic Acid, Vegan
Color Finish: Sheer
Color Palette: Translucent
Skin Tone: All Skin Tones
Product Form: Cream
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Priming, Smoothing
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone, Normal
Net weight: .74 Ounces
TCIN: 82247977
UPC: 609332859098
Item Number (DPCI): 052-16-4219
Origin: Imported
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Ingredients:

water (aqua), dimethicone, propylene glycol, glycerin, ceresin, paraffin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, trimethylsiloxysilicate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, salicylic acid, tromethamine, lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy) silylethyl dimethicone, sodium chloride, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, dimethicone crosspolymer, zinc pca, kaolin, silica, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, triethoxycaprylylsilane, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol [+/-]: titanium dioxide (ci 77891), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), yellow iron oxide (ci 77492)

Allergens & Warnings:

IF IRRITATION OCCURS DISCONTINUE USE.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.14 inches length x 2.52 inches width x 3.98 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.11 pounds

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Q: I have never used a primer before. How do I know which one of the four to use?

submitted by Mommyof3 - 4 years ago

  • A: Here is a link to a chart that describes the primers: https://www.elfcosmetics.com/putty-primer-trio-1/81395.html?cgid=face-face-primer#start=6

    submitted byThe Elf Team - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this Non Comogenic?

submitted by Kendyl - 5 years ago

  • A: We take pride in the fact that our products are designed to help you look and feel your best. e.l.f. strives to select ingredients that are gentle on the skin. While our goal is to create gentle products, everyone is different and some may experience sensitivity to an ingredient or a combination of an ingredient and outside factors. Because we cannot predict how everyone may react, we do not claim that our products are entirely non-comedogenic.

    submitted byThe Elf Team - 5 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: We take pride in the fact that our products are designed to help you look and feel your best. e.l.f. strives to select ingredients that are gentle on the skin. While our goal is to create gentle products, everyone is different and some may experience sensitivity to an ingredient or a combination of an ingredient and outside factors. Because we cannot predict how everyone may react, we do not claim that our products are entirely non-comedogenic.

    submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 5 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this product suitable for sensitive skin?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: Yes, the primer is recommended for sensitive skin among other skin types.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: Is this primer vegan and cruelty-free?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: Yes, this primer is both vegan and cruelty-free, aligning with ethical standards.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: What skin types can use this primer?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: This primer is suitable for all skin types, including combination, dry, and oily.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: What age is this primer suitable for?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: The primer is suggested for use by individuals aged 10 years and up.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: What type of finish does this primer provide?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: The primer offers a velvet, sheer finish upon application.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: I'd like to use the Poreless Putty Primer but don't know whether my sunscreen goes over it or under...can you help? Thanks in advance.

submitted by Madge - 4 months ago

  • A: Hey Madge, Great question! We recommend to use the e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer over your sunscreen. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Will it help to hide horizontal neck lines too?

submitted by Sara - 5 months ago

  • A: Hey Sara, Great question! Yes, the e.l.f Putty Primer glides effortlessly over the skin, smoothing over imperfections for a poreless effect. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: How do the putty primers work on fine lines?

submitted by Tara - 6 months ago

  • A: Hey Tara, Great question! The e.l.f. putty primer works great to prep and smooth over imperfections for a poreless effect. We recommend to apply your skincare routine first and follow up with this primer for a flawless base. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 6 months ago
    Brand expert
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This primer has garnered a strong following among guests for its ability to create a smooth, poreless finish that enhances makeup application. Many appreciate its lightweight texture and the way it helps makeup last throughout the day. While some guests experienced issues with breakouts or oiliness, the overall consensus is that it effectively blurs imperfections and provides a beautiful base for various skin types. Its affordability and vegan formulation are additional highlights.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.6 out of 5 stars with 8779 reviews
    easy to apply: 4.59 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4.58 out of 5
    long lasting: 4.01 out of 5
    quality: 4.04 out of 5
    value: 4.22 out of 5
    75% would recommend
    284 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    17 April, 2026
    • Skin tone: Light

    (no review title)

    absolutely my favorite
    Rhonda
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    14 April, 2026Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Medium
    • Skin type: Oily

    (no review title)

    Oily skin here, unfortunately it gave me a very bad breakout!! Watch out!! Idk what do to. My skin looks horrible! Going to return it ASAP!!
    Paris
    quality: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    6 April, 2026Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Medium
    • Eye color: Brown
    • Skin concern: Uneven skin tone
    • Skin type: Combination
    • Hair color: Black

    Separates

    Im not sure if it’s my skin type or my foundation I use. Every time I’ve used the primer my makeup ends up separating. I use the elf satin glow foundation that always looks better on its own.
    Victoria S
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    1 January, 2026Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Skin type: Combination
    • Skin concern: Pores
    • Hair color: Brunette
    • Eye color: Brown

    (no review title)

    Did nothing.
    Just a simple girl
    easy to apply: 1 out of 5
    easy to remove: 1 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    22 November, 2025Verified purchase
    • Skin type: Dry
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Eye color: Green
    • Hair color: Brunette
    • Skin concern: Uneven skin tone, Sensitivity, Acne

    (no review title)

    I have very dry skin, which tends to look dry and flaky when I use foundation, but this primer really helps to even out my skin texture and helps my makeup apply smoothly. It goes on sort of like a lotion (I just use my fingers to apply, but I think e.l.f supplies brushes for this primer) and helps my skin feel a little more moisturized throughout the day.
    Sophia
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 4 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    18 September, 2025Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Skin type: Oily
    • Skin concern: Pores

    Ineffective

    The matte putty does literally nothing. Doesn't cover pores, doesn’t control oil. The putty just seems to soak into my skin when I put it on. So disappointed, this had such good reviews. The Benefit pore primer works much better!
    MsTC
    easy to apply: 2 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    24 August, 2025Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Skin concern: Aging
    • Hair color: Brunette
    • Skin type: Dry
    • Eye color: Blue

    I have used this for several years

    Great primer and great price!
    jal
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 4 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    26 March, 2025Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Skin type: Combination
    • Skin concern: Acne, Aging, Pores, Sensitivity

    Good Primer and affordable

    I like the texture and the quality. Works well. I wouldn't recommend getting it shipped though because it got roughed up in shipping and wasn't in its package when it arrived and was a bit scuffed up.
    Ams
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 4 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    8 February, 2025Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Dark
    • Skin type: Oily
    • Skin concern: Acne
    • Hair color: Black
    • Eye color: Brown

    Elf Acne Fighting Putty Primer

    This primer made me look very shiny and I already have issues with having oily skin.
    Kiwi
    easy to apply: 4 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    long lasting: 2 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    21 January, 2025Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Medium
    • Skin type: Dry
    • Skin concern: Aging, Pores, Sensitivity, Uneven skin tone
    • Hair color: Brunette
    • Eye color: Black

    Putty please

    I wasn't a big fan of this product and won't purchase this product once I've finished it. I do believe there are other products I've tried that give a better luminous look and last longer than it did on me.
    Mwitznich
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 2 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    11 January, 2025
    • Skin tone: Medium
    • Skin type: Combination
    • Hair color: Black
    • Eye color: Brown
    • Skin concern: Pores

    Big yes

    This sat in my drawer for a while when I first got it because I didn’t like how my makeup looked after using it…but…I decided to warm it up in my hands first and holy difference! 5/5!
    NiikNiik
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    1 January, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    It's nice

    Honestly I haven't really noticed a major change in my blemishes since using it, but will continue to do so as my makeup sits well and lasts. nothing special in terms of my makeup finish or last but it's not bad either.
    RaaniiRamdin
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    24 December, 2024Verified purchase
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Skin concern: Pores
    • Skin type: Normal

    Does not do anything for pores

    Simply does not do what it is supposed to do which is fill and blur pores. I could not tell the difference in the appearance of my skin with it on. I expected it to work similar to the Maybelline Baby Skin primer which is blurring, but this is not at all similar.
    Jessica
    quality: 1 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    30 November, 2024Verified purchase

    My favorite!

    I love this primer so much, I buy it every time I'm in the USA. Plus, it's so affordable.
    Swissmom
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    26 November, 2024Verified purchase
    • Skin concern: Pores
    • Skin tone: Light
    • Skin type: Combination
    • Hair color: Brunette
    • Eye color: Hazel

    Affordable primer

    My favorite primer on the market. It’s fairly affordable and makes applying my makeup smooth and long lasting
    Em
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    23 October, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Amazing primer!!!

    good primer!! Makes my face so so smooth and really goodd recommend it for oily and any other!!
    Briannapp
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    21 October, 2024Verified purchase
    • Eye color: Brown
    • Skin concern: Sensitivity, Puffiness, Aging
    • Hair color: Brunette
    • Skin type: Combination
    • Skin tone: Medium

    Elf

    Works pretty good it helps maintain my fountain pretty much the whole day.
    Lori
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 4 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5 stars
    7 October, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Freshly

    I love this amazing brand and product because of the quality and the great ingredients made for acne skin.
    Moonlight books
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    7 October, 2024
    • Skin tone: Light

    Best primer ever!!! Buy it!!

    I had heard a lot about this primer and thought I’d give it a try and I’m now on my third e.l.f putty primer and I recommend it to al my friends! It really helps my makeup apply smoothly with a flawless finish. And for the price?? Amazing.
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 October, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Primer

    Works well with my other primers and prevents breakouts for me. I break out anytime I wear makeup so this is a game changer. I use a hydrating primer then this one and it works amazingly.
    Zara27
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