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e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer - Large - 1.01 fl oz - 2 of 4e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer - Large - 1.01 fl oz - 3 of 4e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer - Large - 1.01 fl oz - 4 of 4
e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer - Large - 1.01 fl oz - 1 of 4

e.l.f. Blemish Control Face Primer - Large - 1.01 fl oz

$11.00

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About this item

Highlights

  • America's #1 Primers*
  • Helps control breakouts with repeated use
  • Infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree
  • Matte finish
  • Cruelty free

Description

Try America's #1 Primers!*

This blemish control e.l.f. face primer is infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree to help control breakouts and blemishes. The primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application.

*Nielsen U.S. xAOC, primer segment unit sales, 52 wks ended 07.14.18
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Health Facts: Contains Tea Tree Oil, Dye-Free, Phthalate-Free, Contains Salicylic Acid, Vegan, Contains Vitamin E, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free
Color Finish: Matte, Sheer
Color Palette: Translucent
Product Form: Gel
Skin Tone: All Skin Tones
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Oil Control, Skin Tone Improvement, Priming, Smoothing
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone, Normal, Oily, Combination
Net weight: 1 fl oz (US)
Features: Lightweight, Long Lasting
TCIN: 52504167
UPC: 609332834156
Item Number (DPCI): 052-16-0393
Origin: Imported
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Uses

For the treatment of acne Helps Prevent new acne blemishes

Directions

Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying mediation. Cover the entire affected are with a thin layer one to three tines daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with, one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Inactive ingredients

,,water (aqua), hydrogenated polyisobutene, dimethicone, ettorydiglycol, buty1ene glycol, propylene glycol, gyceryl stezate, peg-100 stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, ceteary1alcohol, tromethamine, tccopheryl acetate (ve), melaleuca altemifolia (tea treel leaf oil, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf blat citrus media limonum (lemon) juice, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, vulgaris (thyme) leaf extract, panthend vb5), polyacrylamide, stearic acid, vp/hexaclecene copolymer, c13-14 isoparaffin silica, disodium edta, laureth-7, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol' '

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.17 inches length x 1.18 inches width x 4.88 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.17 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Does the primer have any specific finish?

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  • A: Yes, the primer provides a sheer, matte finish to the skin.

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Q: Is this primer suitable for all skin tones?

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  • A: Yes, the primer is designed to be suitable for all skin tones.

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Q: What are the key ingredients in this primer?

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  • A: The primer is infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree Oil.

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Q: What is the primary purpose of this primer?

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  • A: The primary purposes are oil control, skin tone improvement, priming, and smoothing.

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Q: What skin types is this primer suitable for?

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  • A: This primer is recommended for acne-prone, oily, normal, and combination skin types.

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Q: What is the percentage of salicylic acid?

submitted by TammaraS - 7 months ago
  • A: The exact amount of ingredient in our products are chosen to be effective, safe and a great value. We don't disclose the % of ingredients since it is the combination of all of the ingredients together that work to give the desired effect

    submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 6 months ago
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Guests are saying

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.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    3.7 out of 5 stars with 228 reviews
    easy to apply: 3.61 out of 5
    easy to remove: 3.87 out of 5
    long lasting: 2.55 out of 5
    quality: 2.26 out of 5
    value: 2.52 out of 5
    27% would recommend
    29 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    21 August, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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!
    Heidi1973
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    5 out of 5 stars
    19 May, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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.
    Meg0518
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    1 out of 5 stars
    1 May, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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.
    Zeronzo
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    2 out of 5 stars
    19 March, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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
    Britini
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    3 February, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Terrible

    I absolutely dislike this primer. Clumps up after applying. I have to constantly brush off my face before applying any other makeup.
    Its me Jessica
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    1 February, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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.
    bniya
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    16 January, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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.
    mom2brayluna1
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    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 😭
    Good
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 3 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    5 out of 5 stars
    9 January, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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!
    73Butterfly
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    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.
    Emily A
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    easy to apply: 3 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    2 October, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    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.
    cphipps
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    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.
    baby4ontheway
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    Did you find this review helpful?
    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.
    hd
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    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 ..
    r4y
    easy to apply: 3 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    2 out of 5 stars
    30 May, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Not good, very disappointed.

    I got this thinking of would be great since I have acne prone skin but no matter what I tried this product with it peeled every single time. So now it's just sitting around with barely any used out of it and was a waste of money.
    Pamela K
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    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    19 May, 2024Verified purchase

    Primer Shedding. Did formula change?

    I have used this type of primer for years. Recently bought 2 bottles, one for my fiancee and one for me. When you apply it, as you rub it in, it starts shedding. The way cheap sunscreen does. It rolls into little sticky balls. What the heck, ELF?
    KJ
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    easy to apply: 3 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 3 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    3 out of 5 stars
    5 May, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Pills :(

    Makes my skin look great on its own but pills if I put makeup over it
    MadiH
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    5 out of 5 stars
    3 May, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Such a great primer

    This primer is super hydrating and not too tacky but just enough to get a seamless blend no matter how you apply your products on top of it. I highly recommend this primer in full size or the mini.
    Kenz2000
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    1 out of 5 stars
    28 April, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Makes everything flake off

    After applying the primer itself will start to look like dead skin and flake off. Every foundation or concealer I've used with it will also start to flake. Does not work as a primer. I also don't think it works well as a skincare product as well. I've never seen even a little bit of difference while using this product
    Teea
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    1 out of 5 stars
    23 March, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    I don’t recommend

    This primer pills so so bad. I’ve tried it many times with different foundations and every time it looks awful… But! i use it at night with my skincare cause i don’t wanna waste it and i think it’s making my skin better??
    sophiprovi
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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