e.l.f. holy grail Poreless Putty Primer, now in a liquid formula
Silky lightweight liquid face primer
Grips makeup for long-lasting wear
Minimizes the appearance of pores for a smooth complexion
Infused with squalane
100% vegan and cruelty-free, e.l.f. is Leaping Bunny Certified
This product is made in a Fair-Trade Certified facility
Description
e.l.f. Cosmetics’ holy grail Poreless Putty Primer, now in a liquid formula!
Get a poreless-looking complexion and long-wear makeup application with e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer. This hydrating liquid face primer is silky smooth and seamlessly glides over your skin, gripping makeup for long-lasting wear. Apply prior to your makeup application to create a smooth poreless-looking finish while your skin reaps the benefits of the hydrating ingredients.
Why You’ll Love It: • Silky lightweight liquid face primer • Grips makeup for long-lasting wear • Minimizes the appearance of pores for a smooth complexion • Infused with squalane
Key Ingredients: • Squalane
Great For: Normal, Dry, Oily, and Combination Skin Types
All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone.
Proud to be 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny Certified. Because kindness is chic.
This product is made in a Fair-Trade Certified facility.
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Color Palette: Translucent
Skin Tone: All Skin Tones
Product Form: Liquid
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Priming
Recommended Skin Type: Normal
TCIN: 88301532
UPC: 609332815568
Item Number (DPCI): 052-16-2751
Origin: Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.94 inches length x 1.91 inches width x 5.52 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.09 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, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: Hey Kathy,
Great question! Yes you can! We recommend to apply prior to your makeup application to create a smooth poreless-looking finish while your skin reaps the benefits of the hydrating ingredients. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years ago
Brand expert
A: as long as it’s a silicone based tinted moisturizer yes!! if it is a water based moisturizer then no
submitted bygabbi b - 2 years ago
A: Yes, this is great to use as a primer under your tinted moisturizer.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: this is non non comedogenic?
submitted by liv c - 9 months ago
A: Poreless Putty Primer is a water based primer that can help with blurring the appearance of pores. It also infuses extra hydration into the skin, creates a matte surface for your foundation, and helps your makeup last longer.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 cosmetics products are entirely non-comedogenic.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 9 months ago
Brand expert
A: Just 2 answers above the brand expert states it is a WATER based product. 🤷🏼♀️
submitted byanniepearl - 4 months ago
Q: Does this ever turn your makeup orange after any oxidation? Are there specific types of foundation that work best?
submitted by On my way to Target - 13 days ago
A: This should never affect the shade of your foundation.
submitted byThe Elf Team - 8 days ago
Brand expert
Q: Can I wear this alone? With no makeup on?
submitted by JoJo - 13 days ago
A: Yes, you may use the Poreless Putty Primer alone without applying any makeup over it.
submitted byThe Elf Team - 8 days ago
Brand expert
Q: Can I use this on my eyelids also?
submitted by Pj - 2 months ago
A: This is not specifically designed for use on the eyelids, however many consumers do use it there.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 2 months ago
Brand expert
Q: Hi, is the water based or silicone based?
submitted by A - 2 months ago
A: Poreless Putty Primer is water based and is designed for use with silicone-, water- and oil-based foundations.
submitted byThe Elf Team - 2 months ago
Brand expert
Q: Can this be used under powder foundation?
submitted by Ellie - 3 months ago
A: Yes, this may be used under any foundation, including powder.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 3 months ago
Brand expert
Q: Does it work on silicon based products
submitted by Meow - 7 months ago
A: Yes, this is silicone based, so should be used with other silicone based products for best results.
submitted byThe Elf Team - 6 months ago
Brand expert
Q: Which is better for mature skin with fine lines, the liquid or other?
submitted by NJC - 7 months ago
A: either one both works the same on fine lines and pores smoothing out everything
submitted byMeow - 7 months ago
Q: Is this product ok for sensitive skin?
submitted by liv c - 9 months ago
A: Hey,
Great question! The e.l.f. Liquid Poreless Putty Primer is great for normal skin types. 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 - 9 months ago
This primer has garnered a strong following for its lightweight feel and effective pore-blurring properties, making it a favorite among guests with various skin types. Many appreciate its ability to create a smooth base for makeup application, ensuring a flawless finish. While some guests noted issues with heaviness or limited longevity, the overall consensus highlights its affordability and versatility, making it a staple in many beauty routines.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 8033 reviews
easy to apply
4.3 out of 5
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long lasting
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59% would recommend
62 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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11 August, 2026Verified purchase
Skin concern: Uneven skin tone
Skin tone: Light
Skin type: Normal
Disappointing Primer
I returned this primer. It did not go on smoothly like other primers. It felt heavy under my foundation. The price looked promising, but the product just isn’t very professional. There are much better options available.
Anon
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value: 2 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
3 August, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Holy Grail primer
Always had this in my routine and I have repurchased over and over again in the putty and now Liquid and apply this first and then the elf grippy primer after and the base applies beautifully
drippykelz
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5 out of 5 stars
21 May, 2026Verified purchase
Skin tone: Medium
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Skin type: Oily
(no review title)
I like how my makeup looks
Happy
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5 out of 5 stars
19 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Love this product. Feels very good on my skin and very flawless. And such a fantastic price.
Casual Mom
easy to apply
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value: 5 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
13 May, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Holy Grail
This is my favourite primer, it's so lightweight and gives an even base, great for under foundation
Becky8484
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5 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Simply The Best
I come back to this primer again & again. I am 54 years old with combination skin. This primer works great & stays on even when I sweat. Love it!
GingerAmy
3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
2 out of 5 stars
2 May, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Disappointing
I just tried this primer, expecting it to be much creamier than it is. It goes on “dry” and stays looking that way. I applied makeup over it and by day’s end most areas the makeup covered (particularly age spots) were visibly conspicuous.
Ruthless Cat Woman
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommendWould recommend
28 April, 2026Verified purchase
Eye color: Hazel
Skin type: Combination
Skin concern: Blackheads, Pores, Uneven skin tone
Skin tone: Medium
Hair color: Brunette
(no review title)
Great, quick and easy to use, and a great price
Carmen
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value: 5 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
28 April, 2026Verified purchase
Skin concern: Aging
Skin type: Combination
Eye color: Black
Skin tone: Light
Hair color: Black
(no review title)
I love it
Thuy
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4 out of 5 stars
21 April, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Okay
Its not super heavy which i like but then does not cover pores that well.
aacaro
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5 out of 5 stars
20 April, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Number 1 primer
I've used this primer for 2 years and it always has my base looking smooth and non oily
Jazlyn F
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4 out of 5 stars
10 April, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Poreless liquid primer
Did try the mini size, but it so small that it could be a sample, so I bought the full size one.
Kim25
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommendWould recommend
4 April, 2026Verified purchase
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Skin tone: Medium
Skin concern: Pores
Skin type: Normal
Nice
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good product
Jorge
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value: 4 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
24 March, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
So smooth
This primer goes on so smooth and doesn't leave any sticky residue, like other primers. Foundation goes on easily. Normally I have dry areas when applying foundation, but when adding this I don't have any.
RachieG
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3 out of 5 stars
21 March, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Wouldn’t buy again
Only getting points for hydration and not greasy like the potted version of this but didn’t really notice much difference in my skin but might play around with it some more
ruru04
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5 out of 5 stars
20 March, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
A Favorite
Bought a month ago and has become one of my favorite primers from e.l.f. love that it is not greasy and cool on skin and shrinks pores down to nothing
Wanderful
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5 out of 5 stars
13 March, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Love it!
I have taken care of my skin, & don't really have large pores or uneven texture. What I use this for is both primer & foundation. A little concealer, a little powder, & I'm done. Excellent!
BSTQ
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5 out of 5 stars
11 March, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
excellent primer
this primer is excellent. gives a nice smooth finish. all makeup goes on over it without any issues . makes pores smooth. great for no make up days and its very lightweight. a staple for sure on my vanity
miss Cris Cris
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommendWould recommend
7 March, 2026
Eye color: Brown
Skin type: Normal, Dry
Hair color: Blonde
Skin tone: Medium
Skin concern: Cuticles, Dark circles, Pores, Calluses, Redness, Sun damage, Blackheads, Sensitivity, Aging, Uneven skin tone, Puffiness, Cellulite, Dullness, Acne
The OG in primers
Multi-time purchaser. This is a cheap primer that works pretty good for daily wear. I wouldn’t use this for a big event like a wedding, I’d use E.L.F.’s supergoop primer for that. That stuff works awesome too! This pore putty primer is an OG, and for a reason. I miss when the price was only $6, now $11!, but I will still continue to purchase because it’s that good.
Ashley
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4 out of 5 stars
28 February, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
works well
product performs nicely as expected. second purchase. masks inperfections and large pore soze
