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About this item
Highlights
- America's #1 Primers*
- Helps control breakouts with repeated use
- Infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree
- Matte finish
- Cruelty free
Description
Try America's #1 Primers!*
This blemish control e.l.f. face primer is infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree to help control breakouts and blemishes. The primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application.
*Nielsen U.S. xAOC, primer segment unit sales, 52 wks ended 07.14.18
This blemish control e.l.f. face primer is infused with Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, and Tea Tree to help control breakouts and blemishes. The primer transforms your face into a flawless, smooth canvas ideal for long-lasting makeup application.
*Nielsen U.S. xAOC, primer segment unit sales, 52 wks ended 07.14.18
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Health Facts: Contains Tea Tree Oil, Phthalate-Free, Dye-Free, Vegan, Contains Salicylic Acid, Paraben-Free, Contains Vitamin E, Sulfate-Free
Color Finish: Sheer, Matte
Color Palette: Translucent
Product Form: Gel
Skin Tone: All Skin Tones
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Oil Control, Skin Tone Improvement, Priming, Smoothing
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone, Oily, Normal, Combination
Net weight: .47 fl oz (US)
Features: Lightweight, Long Lasting
TCIN: 49127643
UPC: 609332834088
Item Number (DPCI): 052-16-2315
Origin: Imported
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Active ingredients
salicylic acid 2.0%
Purpose
ACNE TREATMENTUses
FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACNE, HELPS PREVENT NEW ACNE BLEMISHES.Inactive ingredients
water (aqua), hydrogenated polyisobutene, dimethicone, butylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, propylene glycol, magnesium aluminum silicate, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, triethanolamine, polyacrylamid, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, vp/hexadecene copolymer, tocopheryl acetate(ve), stearic acid, xanthan gum, silica, disodium edta, panthenol, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, thymus vulgaris (thyme) extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, citrus limon (lemon) peel extract, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 5.3543 inches length x 1.6535 inches width x 1.5748 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: I have really red skin (thanks Irish relatives) and I am hoping that this will help to cover most-all of it up, will this work?
submitted by Thanks Irish Relatives - 7 years ago
A: No. This is sheer. Goes under foundation.
submitted byHiYou - 7 years ago
Q: What is the active ingredient? I would love to know all the ingredients.
submitted by Aligal - 8 years ago
A: The active ingredient is 2% Salicylic acid, a go-to ingredient for fighting acne. Salicylic acid unclogs pores by exfoliating dead skin cells and oil that gets trapped and causes blemishes. Inactive ingredients include: Water (Aqua), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Triethanolamine, Polycrylamid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve), Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Offcinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 8 years agoBrand expert
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value: 3.05 out of 5
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long lasting: 3.48 out of 5
67% would recommend
49 recommendations
Okay, not exactly as advertised
1 out of 5 stars
Labrown97 - 28 days ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Issue #1: The product is not tinted green. It looks green in the bottle but it comes out pure white. It dries completely clear so it does nothing to help hide red spots or discoloration. Issue #2: People with blemishes often have uneven skin, with craters or enlarged pores. I would expect a product geared towards that to help smooth my face out. It's too thin to do that, in fact it doesn't smooth out my face or my makeup at all. This is a good product for people without blemishes, unevenness, etc. If you have perfect skin and want something light to help keep your makeup on then this is for you. As for me, I will stick with mixing my two old primers together for help with my blemishes.
Terrible
1 out of 5 stars
RaaniiR - 29 days ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I had the exact same problem with the calming water cream sadly. For the few days that this product did work, I found it significantly improved my acne but sadly it began peeling terribly almost instantly after application, no matter how long I left it to dry. This formula has serious hope but the peeling makes it impossible to use.
I don't think this prevents acne.
3 out of 5 stars
Kelly11051990 - 4 months ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I haven't experienced any peeling like other reviewers have said, but I feel like it doesn't do as advertised. It goes on nicely, but my skin becomes oily by the end of the night which has caused mini break outs. I love ELF products so I am going to try another.
Can't even use
1 out of 5 stars
lovelylila - 4 months ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I bought this a while ago and used it max three times because it peels off. People mentioned it could be related to the foundation you use, but it creates some sort of eraser dust on your face as you apply it. I didn't even get to apply foundation because it doesn't distribute well, it dries up and starts rolling up or whatever.
horrid
1 out of 5 stars
marialexani - 5 months ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
peels so bad on so many people. My friend with oily skin used to and peeled, i used to with my dry skin and it also peeled.
GREAT
5 out of 5 stars
Xxisminesj - 6 months ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I bought this two weeks ago and it leaves a smooth base and is good for my skin complexion
just no
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
honest reaction - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Normal
- Eye color: Hazel
- Skin concern: Redness, Acne, Sensitivity
- Hair color: Brunette
This primer is the not working. it peels from ur skin. i really wished it would work and make makeup better. but no, only thing it does is peels.
Elf primer
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Elf primer - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin tone: Medium
- Skin concern: Pores, Dark circles
- Eye color: Brown
- Skin type: Oily
It feels so good on my skin and has a nice stick but not sticky in a gross way
Don't use if you have dry skin
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Anna - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
- Eye color: Brown
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin type: Dry, Combination
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin concern: Acne
I have very dry skin. I would not recommend using this product if you have dry skin. I know the label says “blemish control”, but I thought this product would work more as a barrier, but instead it has salicylic acid in it which I don’t think belongs in a primer, ecspecially for dry sensitive skin. After a couple days of using this, I started noticing extreme dryness, tightness and burning after removing my make up, I did not have these symptoms before using this product. Also I use oil based concealer and foundation and this made my make-up cake up. I should have read the ingredients before purchasing, but I will be returning this product.
MADE ME BREAKOUT
1 out of 5 stars
EVS246 - 1 year ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I already have very mild acne on my forehead this is as a 15 year old girl but it was starting to clear up I started using this primer and I had gained 6 spots and mine take a long time to go away and heal number 2 I didn’t like this primer because when I put it on even it would collect and make my skin peel if that makes sense do not get any of the blemish breakthrough products my skin is very oily on my forehead and I have bumps and blackheads and this made it so much worse so if you have a smiler skin type to me I would not use
Not Green! - Sticky make-up surface
1 out of 5 stars
MissQ123 - 1 year ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I've used both the Tone Adjusting Primer and the Poreless Primer from Elf and loved them both. This one, however, is a strong no from me. First, the product itself is not green! I thought half the point was to counteract redness, but no. It does nothing to make my skin look better, if anything it looks worse, because it makes my face shiny. It also leaves a kind of sticky surface, making it so much harder to blend out concealer. In contrast, the Tone Adjusting Primer is actually purple, evens out my skin tone, and creates a matte, smooth surface that my make up loves gliding over. TL;DR - Hard pass. Makes your skin shiny and sticky. No redeeming qualities. Try the Tone Adjusting Primer instead.
Check the ingredients
4 out of 5 stars
edrwho - 1 year ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I tested this initially using my foundation, not realizing that the foundation was silicone based and NOT water based, like the primer is. The foundation peeled off my skin. Then, testing it out with my water based concealer, it didn't peel at all and worked fine! A lot of people who have problems with peeling when it comes to this product are likely experiencing the first example I gave. Check your ingredients before you buy!
Love it
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Donut - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
- Skin concern: Blackheads, Acne
- Skin type: Combination
- Skin tone: Medium
- Eye color: Brown
- Hair color: Black
No idea why but this size bottle of the blemish control works WAY better than the larger bottle. The large bottle peels and flakes. The formula on the smaller bottle is much better and dries quickly and you don’t get any peeling when you put out foundation on top.
bad product
1 out of 5 stars
neveah - 1 year ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
my aunt gave this to me because she said she didn't like it and it peeled and made her makeup patchy I didn't think anything of it, so I tried it and it did the same thing to me and it has a weird smell, and it made my makeup peel off, horrible product do not recommend!
BUY IMMEDIATELY
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
The material - 1 year ago
- Skin type: Normal, Combination
- Hair color: Brunette
- Eye color: Brown
- Skin tone: Medium
- Skin concern: Acne, Cellulite, Blackheads, Redness, Dark circles, Cuticles, Pores
I LOVE this primer. It always does the job! My pores disappear immediately after applying this primer and the elf primer that helps remove the appearance of large pores. I like to mix the two together and it makes my makeup last all day in ANY conditions. Especially if you prep correctly and set.
Amazing!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kim - 1 year ago
- Skin concern: Acne
- Hair color: Blonde
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Oily, Combination
- Eye color: Blue
Love this primer ! I have combination oily acne prone skin and since I have started using this product I have much less of a problem with my skin getting oily during the day , and my breakouts are pretty much non-existent. 10/10 would recommend
Keeps oils at bay
5 out of 5 stars
Eventone Queen - 1 year ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I have been buying this for years, I must have bought at least 4 bottles before I joined the beauty squad :( so no points. This is a staple if I am wearing makeup. I have extremely oily skin, like beads of oils form 15 mins after cleansing and this helps to stop them from forming for hours. Also after cleansing, my pores do look smaller. I will continue to buy this, I need it
Horrible!!!
1 out of 5 stars
KatsukiLover - 2 years ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
I bought this and it sucks! I put it on my face and it peels off its horrid!!! I barely touch my face and it peels and gets everywhere!!!!
It's fine.
3 out of 5 stars
NellieB2 - 2 years ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
It's decent, didn't really make much of a difference on my skin but helped with pigmentation
Wish there was more!
3 out of 5 stars
1hannahbanana - 2 years ago
originally posted on elfcosmetics.com
Love this primer but wish it came in a bigger bottle as I ran out VERY quickly - not worth for how much you get but still a good primer!