When ELF’s Poreless Putty Primer hit the shelves, people instantly flocked to buy the $8 putty primer. Many began to claim that ELF’s Poreless Putty Primer was a dupe for Tatcha’s Silk Canvas Primer. (To determine if those claims were true, check out this article from Allure.)
ELF’s Poreless Putty Primer has a lot of hype, so let’s find out if this TikTok trend is worth it with a complete ELF Poreless Putty Primer review! Remember that this is for the regular one, not the C Bright Poreless Putty Primer, Cookies N Dreams version, etc.
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ELF Poreless Putty Primer Ingredients
According to Ulta, the ingredients of this poreless putty primer are:
“Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceresin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).”
How To Use ELF Poreless Putty Primer
Some people prefer to use a brush with primer to ensure they get an even application. You’ll still be able to do that with this lightweight primer. However, you can easily blend it in with your fingers too! Keep in mind that the jar isn’t precisely long-nailed friendly. You’ll need a tiny spatula or brush to scoop out the primer if you have extremely long nails.
Another great way to blend this product is to use a beauty blender or sponge. You might need to blend it a bit more if it’s too slippery.
Make sure you let it set for at least 30 seconds before applying your makeup.
ELF Poreless Putty Primer Pros Vs. Cons
Pros
Affordable
For $8, you simply can’t resist trying this primer. It’s so affordable that it’s hard to believe it’s such a great primer!
Lightweight
It melts into your skin quickly, and you can’t tell you’re wearing it!
Makes Your Skin Feel Like Velvet
If you want a velvety texture, this primer will help you get it. You’ll notice a difference as soon as you’re done blending this gorgeous putty primer into your skin. It helps give your skin the smooth base critical for makeup application.
Blurs Appearance Of Pores
I hate my pores some days. They look huge. This primer helped gently blur them for a slightly filtered look that I usually only get with more expensive, silicone-based primers. This is one of the best ELF Putty Primers for filling in pores.
Suitable For All Skin Types
Reviews from people with oily skin and acne-prone skin say it didn’t make them break out. It didn’t dry out the patches of dry skin I have now. I am also more sensitive than others, and it doesn’t irritate my skin. It doesn’t matter whether you have dry, combination, or oily skin, this primer can work for you.
Effective
One of the big questions when trying a budget-friendly primer was whether it would be effective. To be honest, I’ve never used a drugstore primer before, and this one amazed me. It provides the canvas you need for a flawless finish. It’ll help your glam makeup looks stay in place for all-day wear!
No Scent
Some of the other ELF Poreless Primer Putty versions have a slight scent, so it’s nice to know that this one doesn’t.
Helps Protect Skin From Moisture Loss
A thin layer of ELF Putty Primer creates the perfect barrier to ensure you don’t lose moisture throughout the day. This is a critical thing to look for in any primer for people with dry skin types.
Works With Every Skin Tone
The color is clear, so you don’t have to worry about this product from E.L.F. Cosmetics making you look ashy or tan. Instead, it blends into the skin for a slightly luminous glow.
Helps Fill In Fine Lines
Not only does this primer grip makeup and fill in pores, but it also helps fill in fine lines. I am starting to get a few little lines on my forehead, and this primer worked perfectly.
Includes Squalene For Hydration
This ingredient is found in quite a few primers, and it’s a good one. First, the primer hydrates the skin. Then, it creates a barrier to lock that hydration in place. However, it’s not such a hydrating ingredient that it will make your makeup slide off or create a problem for oily skin.
A Little Goes A Long Way
The affordable price just got more affordable! A tiny scoop of this primer is all you need to cover your entire face. A little goes so far that this jar can last quite a while.
Cons
Requires A Bit More Blending
This wasn’t a huge downside, but it is something you need to make a note of. You need to blend it into the skin a little more than other primers for it to absorb into the skin fully.
The Verdict
This primer seriously blew me away. It doesn’t contain tons of skincare ingredients, but you still can’t beat it for the price. It’s practical, doesn’t have a medicine-y smell, and creates a look you’ll love. It’s like instantly having a filter on your face at all times! For eight dollars, it’s hard not to want to try it out. You can pick it up here on the E.L.F. Cosmetics website!
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