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
2014 Life & Style Best of Beauty Award Winner!
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, Phthalate-Free, Dye-Free, Vegan, Sulfate-Free
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.9 inches length x 1.22 inches width x 1.14 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: When the first few ingredients end in "cone" , that will be how you tell it is a silicone based product... Hope this helps :)
submitted byMarie743 - 9 years ago
Q: Is it good for sensitive skin?
submitted by Kaylah - 1 year ago
A: Great question, Kaylay! The e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer is hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic making it a great product for those with sensitive skin. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
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Q: is this silicone based or water based
submitted by makeuplova - 1 year ago
A: Hey,
Great question! The e.l.f. Poreless Face primer is silicone based. We recommend to pair this primer with a silicone based foundation for best results! 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: Does it contain silicone?
submitted by CB - 7 years ago
A: Yes, this does contain silicone.
submitted byThe Elf Team - 7 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Does this product clog the pores ? Is it good for ur skin or can it course any pimple appearances ?
submitted by Uliana - 9 years ago
A: Hi, Uliana. Although everyone's skin is different, in general, we do not find this to clog pores. Remember to use just a pea-sized amount. Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 9 years ago
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Q: Is this product non-comodegenic?
submitted by DaniPitter - 9 years ago
A: This is non-comodegenic.
submitted bythe e.l.f. team - 8 years ago
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Q: Is this product oil free?
submitted by Amanda - 9 years ago
A: Yes it is, in fact I buy this primer because I have very oily skin and it blocks most of my oily pores when I apply it before makeup. It's affordable and works well
This primer has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many appreciating its silky texture and ability to create a smooth canvas for makeup application. However, concerns about its effectiveness in holding makeup, strong chemical odors, and packaging issues have been frequently mentioned. Guests with oily skin found it particularly challenging, while others enjoyed its blurring properties. Overall, it may work well for those seeking a lightweight primer for casual use, but results can vary significantly based on skin type.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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3.6 out of 5 stars with 1245 reviews
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57% would recommend
131 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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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.
M
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5 out of 5 stars
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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.
Delia
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1 out of 5 stars
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19 July, 2026Verified purchase
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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.
MG
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1 out of 5 stars
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19 June, 2026
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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
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1 out of 5 stars
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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.
Kkessler
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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.
Maaauuude
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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
lizSc
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1 out of 5 stars
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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.
Sarah B
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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
Tyed
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5 out of 5 stars
24 November, 2025
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Ok
Anabel
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5 out of 5 stars
15 November, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
This primer saved my makeup
No matter what, my makeup always looked weird, even when I used the best products of the drug store, until I tried this primer, it is my first step on my makeup routine, and holy primer, it is the best!!!
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5 out of 5 stars
9 September, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Love this primer, especially with pink corrector!
I found a marvelous & inexpensive solution to the 65 year-old skin under my eyes. I have been using this elf primer mixed with a pink corrector and dab it in my eyes. My skin looks flawless! I use the same mixture in the T-zone of my face to minimize my pores and then use the elf compact lightly to set it. This is my go-to beauty secret!
FultsyGirl
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2 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I'm not a primer user so...
I'm not a primer user but I was trying for a bit more coverage. The primer is probably good and just not for me.
Dot2025
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1 out of 5 stars
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14 July, 2025Verified purchase
Skin tone: Light
Skin type: Combination
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Brunette
Chemical smell
This item has a terrible chemical smell. Returned it immediately disappointed.
KH
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4 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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it's a decent primer but it doesn't work the best for my personally and when i play my sports it doesn't always keep my makeup on, but it's good for when i'm doing other daily tasks.
shmag
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5 out of 5 stars
13 June, 2025
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Works well!
I got this for my birthday and it is amazing!! It is perfect for dry skin!
Raquel897
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1 out of 5 stars
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12 March, 2025Verified purchase
Skin concern: Sensitivity, Pores
Hair color: Brunette
Skin type: Normal
Eye color: Brown
Skin tone: Light
Do not buy
It is greasy and smells like tea tree oil. It leaves my face SUPER dry and looking flaky. Not good at all.
Mads
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 March, 2025
Skin tone: Medium
Skin type: Combination
Skin concern: Sensitivity
Hair color: Brunette
Eye color: Hazel
Don't buy
I know there has been a big fuss online about the pumps but this primer has only lasted me a week and it smells very plastic-y almost like when plastic melts in the dishwasher or something. The primer also did NOT do what it claimed to. It made my makeup look very patchy
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1 out of 5 stars
29 December, 2024
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Greasy and Smells Bad
Look is fine when on, but its super greasy and smells like gasoline, I just felt I was smearing chemicals onto my skin. It's my least favorite ELF product so far. Really wanted to love it but was so disappointed 😞 I'm gonna chuck this one.
Kitthebrit
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3 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2024
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Most mid primer
This primer looks amazing as a base, but as someone with oily skin it doesn't last very long.
