e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer Small - 0.47 fl oz
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This primer offers a silky smooth texture that many guests appreciate, making it a great base for makeup application. While it effectively blurs pores and creates a soft canvas, some guests have experienced issues with its longevity and scent. It is particularly favored for its affordability and ability to enhance the overall makeup look, although it may not suit everyone, especially those with oily skin.
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3.6 out of 5 stars with 1259 reviews
easy to apply: 4.43 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.37 out of 5
long lasting: 3.37 out of 5
quality: 3.26 out of 5
value: 3.16 out of 5
57% would recommend
131 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
23 October, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
A star primer!
I use this primer all the time because it leaves a really smooth surface for makeup. It’s lightweight and feels good.
5 out of 5 stars
16 October, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Poles primer
Always creamy smooth and helps makeup look great. I actually wear it alone with a touch of blush when I’m having a day home😀
3 out of 5 stars
10 October, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Primer
This primer has a very strong smell to it, and feels and looks greasy on the skin
2 out of 5 stars
16 September, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Not a fan
I found this primer to be too slick under my makeup. It didn’t feel like primer, more like serum. My makeup basically melted off and my mascara blurred all over my cheek.
1 out of 5 stars
7 September, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Not great
It feels heavy on my skin and smells awful. It smells like tea tree oil and I like my products to either smell pleasant or be fragrance free. It feels a bit slimy.
5 out of 5 stars
6 September, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Prime time
This primer is amazing. It has a slight smell which is bearable. It is a creamier primer, & blends your concealer and or foundation easier, & smooths it out. When set with powder is definitely stays out all day. It works amazing to help calm down small red blotches when I sometimes have a tiny breakout. It calms it down immediately, , & leaves it untraceable when covered with concealer or foundation. It's a winner, &:a must for me!!!
5 out of 5 stars
14 August, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Love This Primer
I love this face primer. I have used it for several years and it works better than most others to me. I also love the price compared to other brands.
5 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Poreless Face Primer
It makes you face so soft and the makeup just glides on. I won’t be without it
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 August, 2026
Tea tree oil - irritating
Why is their tea tree oil in this? It made my skin red and irritated, likely from the tea tree oil.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
30 July, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Medium
- Skin type: Normal
- Skin concern: Pores
- Hair color: Brunette
- Eye color: Brown
face primer
this feels like silk on my skin.
5 out of 5 stars
21 July, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Best Face Primer❤️
Love this stuff feels great on my skin & it’s a perfect base for makeup! Best I’ve ever used!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Does not “grip” like a primer should. Instead, it didnt allow my makeup to stick to my skin at all- I could swipe it off with a Kleenex just by blowing my nose. Would not recommend this primer.
5 out of 5 stars
24 June, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
my #1 repurchase
i’ve been rebuying this since middle school and i will forever repurchase, truly the best primer on the market, especially for someone who is still doing a full 2016 beat!! love this specific poreless primer more than anything
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 June, 2026
(no review title)
this primer is completely ridiculous my makeup completely fell off and melted off in a separating before I even could finish baking no matter what I did to beat my face dry with my brush with my wedge or wet this primer completely disintegrated my makeup it didn't matter what spray I use it didn't matter how long I bake my makeup completely fell apart this is not for oily skin it didn't even hold up inside of the house with me working at my desk and the fact that it separated my makeup just was so irritating my makeup didn't even last as I was putting it on I guess this is a water-based primer I'm not sure but it messed up my makeup they should be ashamed of themselves selling something like this. My makeup was cracking separating And falling apart as I was putting it on And even when I tried again to let the makeup bake as soon as I walked outside my face was melting all over and wiped right off. even inside the house when I didn't have anywhere to go this didn't hold up why would they make a prime if it's not going to keep your makeup together if it's not going to hold just from sitting inside the house I'm so angry at them because I had an event to go to and I had to leave because my makeup was completely ruined I was only outside for 10 minutes
1 out of 5 stars
17 June, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Bad Odor
The Poreless Face Primer has a pungent odor. I couldn’t finish applying it to my face so I washed it off immediately. It has a chemical odor like insect repellent or paint remover which gave me a headache. I’ll just continue using the green Tone Adjusting Primer which works very well under powder foundation. I only wanted to try something different. This is my own opinion, others may not agree. No disrespect intended.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 March, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin type: Normal
- Skin tone: Light
Awful primer
Makeup transfers onto everything with this primer. It’s oily, and smells horrible.
4 out of 5 stars
18 February, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Great blurring effect with a flawed bottle
For the price, you can't beat how well this blurs out pores and creates a smooth canvas for makeup. It feels very velvety on the skin, although it might feel a bit too silicony if you have oily skin. My biggest issue is the packaging; the pump struggled to get the product out after just a few weeks of use.
3 out of 5 stars
9 February, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Okay primer
I wanted to love this primer, but for me it wasn’t worth the cost. Is a bit greasy/slippery feeling and doesn’t hold makeup in place well. I’ve been using it for “no makeup” looks because it does help my skin look a bit dewy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 December, 2025Verified purchase
- Skin type: Dry
- Skin concern: Uneven skin tone, Acne, Sensitivity
- Eye color: Brown
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin tone: Light
Scam! Smaller "bottle" within
I really did like the primer. However, when i unscrewed the cap I realized there is such a small amount of product to begin with. No joke, I can stick my pinky finger in, touch the bottom of the plastic before it even reaches the first knuckle on my pinky. Not even half the bottle that you see if filled with product.
1 out of 5 stars
12 December, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Made my pores more obvious.
Made every pore jump out and look twice as big. Definitely not for me