Creates a smooth canvas by filling in pores, fine lines, and winkles
Preps skin for makeup application
Infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative purposes
100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free
Description
The e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer helps fill in enlarged pores, fine lines, and wrinkles to transform your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application. Infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative benefits. Use this under foundation to create the ideal makeup base for glowing, smooth skin
Proud to be 100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. Because kindness is chic.
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Health Facts: Aluminum-Free, Dye-Free, Phthalate-Free, Vegan, Sulfate-Free
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.22 inches length x 1.34 inches width x 4.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.1 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.
Q: What is the difference between the poreless putty and poreless primer?
submitted by Mtmomma22 - 1 year ago
A: The Poreless Face Primer is a silicone based primer is a silicone based product infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative benefits that helps fill in enlarged pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. The Poreless Putty Primer is a water based product infused with squalane to help grip makeup for long-lasting wear and a flawless finish.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 1 year ago
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Q: I have both open pores and dark spots, which primer would work better?
submitted by melina - 1 year ago
A: Hey Melina,
Great question! We recommend the e.l.f. Putty Primer in Luminous. It smooths over imperfections for a poreless effect and provides a glowy, radiant complexion. 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 - 1 year ago
Brand expert
Q: I’m not sure why they added Teatree oil, but it definitely has a bad odor probably what everyone is complaining about ??
Was wondering if tea tree oil is a newer ingredient as I used to use this product several years ago. Thank you
submitted by Mom of 2 - 2 years ago
A: We are sorry for any confusion. We have not changed the formula on this product, tea tree oil is a component and since it is fragrance free, you may notice this. This should dissipate within 60 seconds of application.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Can you use this as a primer to use eyebrow powder?
submitted by Mom of 2 - 2 years ago
A: For eyelids, we recommend our Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: why does this say, under specifications, "Aluminum Free"... when it had Aluminum Hydroxide in it?
submitted by AH - 3 years ago
A: Below are the ingredients for this product: dimethicone,
dimethicone crosspolymer,
tridecyl trimellitate,
dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer,
phenoxyethanol,
melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil,
caprylyl glycol,
retinyl palmitate (va),
tocopheryl acetate (ve),
silica,
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Is this water based? If not could you please list which ELF face primers are water based. Thank you
submitted by beauty maven - 3 years ago
A: Hey Beauty Maven,
Great question! The e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer is not, however check out the e.l.f. Power Grip Primer for a water based formula! 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 - 3 years ago
This face primer has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its ability to create a smooth base for makeup and enhance skin texture. While some guests appreciate its affordability and effectiveness in blurring pores, others have raised concerns about its strong chemical smell and potential for causing breakouts. Overall, it seems to work well for those with specific skin types, particularly when paired with compatible makeup products.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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43% would recommend
76 recommendations
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.
CDG
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1 out of 5 stars
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23 June, 2026
Skin tone: Light
Skin type: Normal
Hair color: Brunette
Eye color: Blue
Awful Smell & Makes Me Break Out
This primer is awful. It smells like chemicals, for starters. That was enough to make me not want to use it often, but then when I tried to fight through the smell and give it a fair shot, my face would break out every time I used it. I have naturally very clear skin, so breaking out is not a normal occurrence for me, and I tried it a few times, many weeks apart, each time with the same result. I would never buy this again, and now I am put off of Elf products entirely; this was my very first product I tried.
S murodock
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5 out of 5 stars
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21 April, 2026Verified purchase
Hair color: Brunette
Skin tone: Light
Eye color: Brown
Skin type: Combination
Soft skin
Skin feels so soft and ready for makeup
Peady
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1 out of 5 stars
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20 April, 2026Verified purchase
Skin tone: Medium
Skin type: Normal
Skin concern: Aging, Dark circles
Hair color: Brunette
Eye color: Blue
Skin irritation and ineffective product
Garbage product that caused skin irritation. The primer did nothing to blur my pores and the formula pilled.
sbj
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1 out of 5 stars
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25 March, 2026Verified purchase
Smells bad
Smells terrible and I am not sensitive to fragrance! It’s industrial chemical-like.
Jules
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2 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
CHEMICAL
The primer is ok but has a horrible chemical smell. What did you put in this product ELF??
Suzz745
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1 out of 5 stars
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5 March, 2026Verified purchase
Skin tone: Medium
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Made my face burn when I tried it
hrd88
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1 out of 5 stars
25 February, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Not for my skin
It's slippery like oil and makes me shiny in the worst way
MeredithTaylor84
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1 out of 5 stars
22 February, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Not a fan
This product depends on base products of your makeup and skin care for it to be useful. I believe this is a silicone base product. Not suitable if your face products are water based. Your makeup won't hold and start to cake. It might be good at holding makeup without caking if your makeup and skincare are silicone based. I don't know how elf is passing this as poreless. It's useless. I can't see any difference with my pores from before and after applying this product. It's also too fragranced for my liking I recommend the poreless putty if you want a more poreless look and your products are water based.
Notaporelessprimerfan
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5 out of 5 stars
6 February, 2026Verified purchase
Eye color: Hazel
Skin tone: Medium
Skin type: Combination
Hair color: Brunette
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Good product
Leslie
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5 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Exceed my expectations
Im a woman in her 50's who's always took care of her skin and still does. I can say that I was quite impressed with the results of this primer. It definitely was worth trying. I still use it today.
Fabulous At 55
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5 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Poreless face primer
I have been using this primer for years and it is my favorite go-to primer over all others I have used.
Peekabubu
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4 out of 5 stars
2 January, 2026
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Good
This is a good primer but does not feel like it stays for the desired time Makes face matte
aman123
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4 out of 5 stars
30 December, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Great
Nice pump for product and good coverage works well with my other products
xswtxstinax7
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1 out of 5 stars
6 December, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Wanted to Love But Disappointed
This primer has my makeup sliding all over my face and transferring. After only a few hours, half of my makeup is off my face. This is the second ELF primer I have tried and had issues with. I regret purchasing this unfortunately. This product also has a little bit of an off-putting odor that smells like tea tree oil.
emwoodland
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1 out of 5 stars
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22 November, 2025Verified purchase
elf primer
like it . makes skin very smooth but target raising price 10 percent, won't buy anymore
Kris
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1 out of 5 stars
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14 November, 2025Verified purchase
Skin concern: Uneven skin tone, Aging, Pores
Hair color: Blonde
Skin tone: Medium
Skin type: Combination
Eye color: Blue
Nope - keep looking
Did not fill pores. Does not smooth the skin nor does it minimizes the appearance of pores. Maybe it’s meant for someone between 18 and 25? However the review I read stated that “This version is particularly good for mature skin because it helps even out the appearance of dull skin and provides added smoothing benefits”. I 100% disagree…I had high hopes! I’ll have to keep looking for a suitable product because ELF is not it.
Meemaw
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1 out of 5 stars
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9 November, 2025Verified purchase
Skin tone: Light
Skin type: Combination
Skin concern: Aging, Redness, Sensitivity, Sun damage, Puffiness
Hair color: Brunette
Eye color: Hazel
Very strong tea tree oil scent
Unfortunately because I've got such sensitive skin even the thought of putting this very strong smelling ( like tea tree oil) primer on my face was a no no for me. I've loved the Elf setting sprays so much ( original and coconut) and never had an issue with them. Also really like the unscented face cream and eye cream. Hoping ELF will come out with an unscented or lightly scented primer that I can use.
LD
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2 out of 5 stars
5 November, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Oily
I started using this because I ran out of my poreless primer and my face was so oily after a few hours. I didn’t know what exactly was happening until I realized that was the only step I’ve changed. Wanted to love it but I’ll stick with my other poreless product.
oily face
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5 out of 5 stars
17 October, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
LOVE IT - NOSE NO MORE POLKA DOTS
Love ♥️. I’ve spent so much money on expensive primers and foundations trying to find something that did not sink into the giant pores of my nose and make it look like polkadots. I am older and your nose never stops growing, therefore, people who lived back in the day before we knew not to squeeze blackheads, be gentle with our face so as not to tear pores & before there were many skin care products available, are now suffering with these giant pores. I had given up – but my friend said try this elf pink primer - I could not believe it worked.
