Whether it’s due to hormonal changes, genetics, or environmental factors, visible pores can be a real bummer. Fortunately, there are products out there that help reduce the appearance of pores and give your skin a smoother look. Enter the E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer review. This product has been making waves in the beauty community, so we decided to dive in and do an in-depth review on its benefits, drawbacks, and final verdict. Get ready to put your best face forward and let’s dive right into this E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer review!
Introduction to E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer
E.L.F.’s Poreless Putty Primer is a silicone-based primer that claims to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, creating a smooth canvas for makeup application. The formula is lightweight and easily blended into the skin. It can be worn alone or under makeup to create a more flawless complexion.
The benefits of using a primer are numerous, but some of the most obvious ones are that it creates a smooth base for your foundation, provides long-lasting wear and can help to diminish the appearance of pores and fine lines. However, if does feel extremely silicone-y – which is not a bad thing, but if you don’t like that this might not be the best primer for you.
Benefits of using the product
If you’re looking for a affordable (only 10 USD), effective pore-minimizing primer, E.L.F.’s Poreless Putty Primer is a great option to consider.
This primer is formulated with silicone to help smooth the appearance of pores and fine lines and will help your makeup last longer. In addition, the Poreless Putty Primer can be used to improve the overall appearance of your complexion, even without makeup.
When applied correctly, the Poreless Putty Primer will help makeup products glide on smoothly and evenly without clinging to dry patches or accentuating pores. For this E.L.F. poreless putty primer review, we first applied moisturizer – waited about 10 minutes – then applied this primer. We waiting around 10 minutes again before applying foundation. This is the perfect time span to make some coffee!
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Poreless Putty Primer$ 10,00
Drawbacks of using the product
It wouldn’t be an honest E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer review without some drawbacks…!
While the E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer does an excellent job at minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines, it’s important to note that it is not a Miracle-Worker. If you have very large pores or deep wrinkles, this product may not completely disguise them but it will definitely make them less noticeable.
In addition, as mentioned before, it does feel very silicone-y. This might be a drawback for some.
Finally, those with oily skin may find that this primer makes their skin appear even shinier than usual after awhile. This is why our typical reviewer, Emma, decided to step away from this primer. Even though she liked how it felt and looked for the first few hours, her oily skin said no! She tried the E.L.F. Blemish Control Primer next. That’s why next to this E.L.F. poreless putty primer review, a E.L.F. Blemish Control Primer review is coming soon, too!
Is the E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer water or silicone based? | E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer Ingredients
The ingredients of the E.L.F. 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).
The fact that water is the first component in the E.L.F. primer does not imply that it is a water-based product. Water-based primers may contain a small amount of silicone, whereas silicone-based ones may contain a small amount of water. The more silicone-based anything is, the more chemicals ending in -cone, -methicone, or -siloxane there are. This primer is filled with silicones and therefore a silicon based primer.
This is good to know because water based foundations work better on water based primers, and silicone based foundations work better on silicone based primers.
How to use E.L.F.’s Poreless Putty Primer
Before applying the primer, prepare your skin. Do your typical morning skincare routine.
I like to wait a few minutes after doing my skin care before applying my primer and I advice you to do the same. I usually get dressed while I wait. After waiting for a bit, use your fingertips or preferred (clean) beauty tools to evenly distribute the primer on your face. Whatever method you choose; a little goes a long way, so make sure you are not lathering this stuff on your face too thick.
After applying the primer, I wait for a few minutes again (here I typically brush my teeth) before applying foundation.
Is E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer good for oily skin?
While the E.L.F. Preless Putty Primer does work for oily skin, we recommend looking at their Matte Putty Primer instead. Their Matte Putty Primer is perfect for those who want a shine-free complexion as is absorbs excess oils.
Is E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer good for dry skin?
Yes, this primer works for dry skin! You could also take a look at their Luminous Putty Primer. This one also works with dry skin and gives you that extra shine.
Does E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer clog pores?
No, the E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer does not clog pores. However, if you have acne prone skin you might consider getting the Acne Fighting Putty Primer. Acne prone skin breaks out easily – even from ingredients most people don’t break out from. E.L.F.’s Acne Fighting Putty Primer contains Salicylic Acid which actively fights acne.
E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer Review: Final verdict
There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to primer. However, if you’re looking for a good place to start, we would recommend E.L.F.’s Poreless Putty Primer. E.L.F.’s Poreless Putty Primer is a great option for those looking for an affordable, drugstore primer that blurs the appearance of pores and fine lines. It’s easy to apply and provides a smooth, long-lasting base for makeup. However, it doesn’t control oil as well as some of the other primers on the market. So if you have very oily skin, this might not be the best primer for you (go here to read more about skin types). Overall, we think it’s a great choice for those on a budget who are looking for a pore-minimizing primer. We hope this E.L.F. Poreless Putty Primer review has been informative for you in deciding whether or not the primer is right for you.
