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e.l.f. C-Brightening Putty Primer - Universal Sheer - 0.74oz: Contains Vitamin C, Vegan, Velvet Finish, For Normal & Combination Skin - 2 of 4e.l.f. C-Brightening Putty Primer - Universal Sheer - 0.74oz: Contains Vitamin C, Vegan, Velvet Finish, For Normal & Combination Skin - 3 of 4e.l.f. C-Brightening Putty Primer - Universal Sheer - 0.74oz: Contains Vitamin C, Vegan, Velvet Finish, For Normal & Combination Skin - 4 of 4
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e.l.f. C-Brightening Putty Primer - Universal Sheer - 0.74oz: Contains Vitamin C, Vegan, Velvet Finish, For Normal & Combination Skin

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About this item

Highlights

  • A smooth, velvety makeup primer with skincare benefits
  • Enriched with 2% Vitamin C and banana powder-inspired pigments
  • Skin appears more revitalized, bright, and radiant
  • Gives you a smooth, flawless complexion (with or without makeup!)
  • Preps and primes skin for makeup that lasts all day
  • Gives skin a natural glow
  • Fragrance-Free
  • 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny Certified

Description

Makeup primer, meet skincare—e.l.f. Cosmetics best-selling Putty Primer fam has expanded! The C-Brightening Putty Primer is a face primer with skin-perfecting benefits is enriched with superstar ingredients like Vitamin C (2%) to help brighten your complexion, even out skin tone, and help smooth the appearance of uneven texture. The putty’s unique formula easily smoothes over your skin, gripping your makeup for long-lasting wear or giving you an even, bare-faced canvas to rock with confidence. Pro tip: Use the Putty Primer Applicator for an effortless and hygienic primer application.

Why you’ll love it:
• A smooth, velvety makeup primer with skincare benefits
• Enriched with Vitamin C and banana powder-inspired pigments
• Skin appears more revitalized, bright, and radiant
• Gives you a smooth, flawless complexion (with or without makeup!)
• Preps and primes skin for makeup that lasts all day
• Fragrance-Free

Key Ingredients:
• 2% Vitamin C - Stable and oil-soluble to brighten and even out skin tone overtime

Great for: Oily, Dry, and Combination Skin

All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. All e.l.f. Skin is also free from sulfates.

Proud to be 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny Certified. Because kindness is chic.
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Health Facts: Vegan, Contains Vitamin C
Color Finish: Velvet, Sheer
Color Palette: Translucent
Skin Tone: All Skin Tones
Product Form: Cream
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Skin Tone Improvement, Priming
Recommended Skin Type: Combination, Dry, Normal
Net weight: .74 Ounces
Features: Long Lasting
TCIN: 85751459
UPC: 609332821408
Item Number (DPCI): 052-16-0003
Origin: Imported
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Ingredients:

water (aqua), dimethicone, propylene glycol, glycerin, paraffin, ceresin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, sodium chloride, lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, musa sapientum (banana) fruit extract, niacinamide, zinc pca, tocopherol, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, synthetic fluorphlogopite, phenoxyethanol, dimethicone crosspolymer, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, silica, tin oxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, butylene glycol, kaolin [+/-]: titanium dioxide (ci 77891), yellow iron oxide (ci 77492), red iron oxide (ci 77491)

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.91 inches length x 2.56 inches width x 4.09 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.13 pounds

Return details

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Q: What are the key ingredients in this primer?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: The primer contains 2% Vitamin C and banana powder-inspired pigments for brightening and smoothing the skin.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
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Q: What is the primary purpose of this makeup primer?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: Its main purpose is to improve skin tone while prepping and priming for long-lasting makeup.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
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Q: Can this product be used without applying makeup?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: Absolutely! It provides a smooth, flawless complexion even when worn alone.

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Q: Is this primer suitable for all skin types?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: Yes, it's formulated for all skin tones and is great for oily, dry, and combination skin.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
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Q: Is this primer free from harmful chemicals?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
  • A: Yes, it's free from phthalates, parabens, sulfates, and other harmful substances.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 1 month ago
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Q: Can I use this as an eye primer?

submitted by JodiMaty - 2 months ago
  • A: Hey, Great question! For optimal results, we recommend applying the e.l.f. Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer to the eyelid area, as the skin there is especially delicate. 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 - 2 months ago
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Q: I've had issues with strong scents from Elf products. Does this have a scent?

submitted by CincyCandy - 1 year ago
  • A: This does not contain fragrance, so no issues with scent.

    submitted bythe elfcareteam - 1 year ago

Additional product information and recommendations

Guests are saying

The C Bright Putty Primer is a versatile product that combines skincare and makeup benefits, making it a favorite among guests. It provides a smooth, velvety texture that helps to blur imperfections while delivering hydration and a subtle glow. Many guests appreciate its lightweight formula, which works well under foundation and enhances makeup longevity. With added vitamin C, it not only primes but also contributes to skin improvement, making it ideal for both makeup and no-makeup days.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.4 out of 5 stars with 230 reviews
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 4.5 out of 5
    quality: 4.75 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    100% would recommend
    5 recommendations
    5 out of 5 stars
    24 February, 2026
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Love this primer

    This does a great job of brightening and evening out my skintone.
    Heathwit
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    3 out of 5 stars
    8 January, 2026
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Good primer

    Easy to apply and stopped my makeup going cakey. I had a really nice glow all day.
    Anya Rose 1
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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 January, 2026
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Evens out skin tone!

    Goes on very smoothly and doesn't feel greasy or too sticky on skin. I put it on one side of my face to see if it made a difference, and it did! The side I applied it on looked visibly brighter.
    amhaines
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    4 out of 5 stars
    14 November, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Really nice product ...

    ... but I find it hard to stray from the liquid poreless putty primer.
    NancyintheHollow
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    3 out of 5 stars
    22 August, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    I can’t really see the difference but lightweight!

    I’ve been using this for a bit now and the vitamin c doesn’t seem to have a huge impact on hyperpigmentation in the long run, but it’s lightweight and it has just an extremely minimal glow (I just can’t see it but that might just be me).
    coder67
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    5 out of 5 stars
    2 July, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    I love this primer.

    I bought this primer taking a chance. I like how it brightens my face and I don’t need to wear that much make up. It helps my hyper pigmentation on my forehead and cheeks. My makeup goes on much smoother.
    Maya611
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    5 out of 5 stars
    8 June, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    it's really brightens my eyes and skin definetly reccomend
    unfamiliar123
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    2 out of 5 stars
    30 March, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Rash / Skin irritated

    I don’t usually write negative reviews and love elf, but this product was a miss. I love the original putty primer and wanted to try this one as a replacement. My skin is either allergic to or really irritated by this. My face is rough like it’s been chapped and I got a bumpy rash on my neck and chest. I’m not usually sensitive to products and this was the only change in my routine. It might work for you but I had a reaction.
    bearec
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    4 out of 5 stars
    19 March, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Smooth, nice feelings

    Makeup + skincare in 1 product, what more could I asked for. A base with protection, helping with skin improvement, but also blurry effect for makeup
    buebie
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    5 out of 5 stars
    17 March, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Love it

    This stuff is so good. I use it on no makeup days and it adds just a slight tint, while also blurring imperfections (especially tone imperfections).
    Rafiki is Sleepyyy
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    5 out of 5 stars
    17 March, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Love it!

    This stuff is so good. I use it on no makeup days and it adds just a slight tint, while also blurring imperfections (especially tone imperfections).
    SleepyRrafiki
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    5 out of 5 stars
    23 February, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    love this primer

    Wanted to try this for a while. Finally did and it didn’t disappoint really did seem to wake me makeup up!
    crokyhdgv
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    5 out of 5 stars
    11 February, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Super great daily primer with added value!

    I had the sample so I started using it. Now, I'm addicted. Super light, blends so well on skin. And knowing that I'm spreading Vitamin C at the same time is super great. I bought the Putty Primer brush and it's an amazing duo. My skin is reactive but this didn't cause any bad reactions. Leaves my skin super soft. My makeup stays all day even after doing cardio and gym. Adore it!
    Cynthia1979
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    4 out of 5 stars
    19 January, 2025
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Lovee

    I love this formula and the skincare benefits that come with this primer! Its easy to blend out and it has a nice smooth texture. I do feel like my skin has evened out a bit using this
    Jajq
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    5 out of 5 stars
    28 December, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Perfect base

    I took this with me when I went to Japan! I love how my make up looked on top of this base. Helped with a natural glow!
    Cece11
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    5 out of 5 stars
    14 November, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Love the glow!

    I tried the elf regular putty primer and it made me break out. But this one did not now I'm not sure why that is but I'm happy! I love incorporating vitamin c and any and all steps of my skincare routine! If I could bathe in vitamin c i would! This does a great job at smoothing out my face I wouldn't say it's poor perfecting per se the original does a better job at that but again it makes me break out so I can't use it this however helps but I just love the actual glow that it leaves on my face not too much once I put on my foundation it's the perfect amount of healthy! Glad I'm able to use one of these primers without any issues! Again with the great products and the low prices I'm loving it!
    Stephwhit
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    5 out of 5 stars
    7 October, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    I Love It!

    I really love the C-Bright Putty Primer! It applies so easily with the elf Putty Primer Applicator/Brush. It feels velvety smooth on my face, gives my skin a nice, smooth canvas for makeup, and keeps my makeup looking nice all day!
    pinky__f
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    6 August, 2024
    • Skin type: Normal

    My current favorite primer

    I love this primer and it's currently all I use. It feels so soft on my skin and leaves it smooth for foundation. I don't feel oily or greasy after using it. I haven't noticed anything smudging or moving on my makeup. The texture of the actual product is amazing, it's smooth like a body butter. I don't like touching it with my fingers all the time and have been using the e.l.f. Primer brush with it.
    J
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    4 out of 5 stars
    12 July, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Not bad

    Not bad at all, just I prefer the original version. Don’t sure of this one
    Iooo
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    1 out of 5 stars
    19 June, 2024
    originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
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    Greasy formula

    I wanted to like it, but not for oily skin, that’s for sure.
    crossiant34
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