E.L.F. Poreless Primer by E.L.F., Primer + Shine Control Review

5

Very put off by the quantity of the product!!!

Well, I got this in three shades (all except Lavender) because I've read many positive reviews, so I was sure that I would like the product itself, and I was ready for the fact that there really isn't much of it in the package. This has been the only "con" for the majority of those who have reviewed these primers negatively. But let me tell you: There is even less than you think! I mean, even t...read morehough I was ready for it, I really didn't expect THAT little. Basically, there is a smaller tube inside the original, kind of tinted white plastic. That tube is the same color as the primer you choose and is considerably smaller than the outside container. BUT! Inside that tube, there is another tube which is already pushed half the way up, and that is where your 14 grams of primer are hiding! Very misleading packaging situation here, in my opinion. This is literally half the amount of a standard size foundation container, which is 30 ml. (roughly 30 g.). As far as the primers themselves, they are good, but not spectacular enough for me to repurchase at that price. $12 for 28 ml. of primer is a lot, considering that most people shop at "e.l.f." because they are on a budget and appreciate the fact that "e.l.f." is incredibly affordable. The Clear primer is completely clear and has a mattifying effect. It sets to a very smooth finish (not as silky as some of the high end primers but very smooth), and it makes your make-up go on very evenly while giving your overall look a much more perfected finish because your pores do becomes minimized/camouflaged by the product (as they do with most primers). To be honest with you, I didn't find that my make-up lasted any longer than it normally would, but yes, I did enjoy the fact that my face felt and looked much smoother. Green - pretty much the same thing. I didn't really find that it concealed redness very well, although I can't say that I have extreme redness anywhere on my face. I just expected it to even out my overall skin tone, but this didn't do it for me. However, it did preform just as well as the Clear primer did. And I haven't noticed any color at all after having applied it onto my face. Radiant Glow - not as shimmery to me as I've heard a lot of people mentioning. I honestly didn't have any problems with the very slight shimmer/glow that this primer gave me. If you like "e.l.f."'s Mineral Booster in "Shimmer", you won't have any problems with this primer. It's the kind of shimmer that's almost unnoticeable, but those who strongly dislike any trace of shimmer will definitely be put off by this type of finish. And, after applying my make-up, I couldn't even tell that there was even a hint of shimmer to begin with, so definitely not a problem for me. Preformed just the same as the other two, mentioned above. Basically, I see all three of these as the same, and will use them up but, like I said, they aren't spectacular enough for me to repurchase them at this price point. I mean, even for the same price, I would rather get another brand's standard size container. Saves me time and makes it more environmentally friendly since there is no waste on two separate packaged tiny tubes enclosed in two larger tubes. Ridiculous and misleading in my opinion. As much as I love many "e.l.f."'s products (I really am a big fan of theirs), I really can't and won't recommend these primers to anyone.

Nikatron | 150 reviews

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10

Favorite primer

I have oily skin and have tried numerous primers in search of the perfect formula. This primer is my new favorite! It doesn't cause breakouts and does better than any primer I've ever tried with controlling oil throughout the day. It still isn't perfect, but my skin is so oily, I just don't don't think any product ever will be. It goes on so smoothly and has no scent that I've been able to detect....read more It's not a huge bottle, but I need so little to do the job that it still lasts a long time, not to mention it's affordable so replacing it is never a problem. (My apologies--I only just noticed, a year after the fact, that this review got posted before it was finished--it's a good thing I still love this product!)

tallredamanda | 434 reviews

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8

Great Value!

I introduced the ELF line to my sister at Christmas. She loves the Studio Mineral Face Primer. My sister has normal skin (not dry or oily) and this really works for her. I would say it is definitely worth trying for the price.

powerwoman033 | 509 reviews

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