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Liquid Poreless Putty Primer.

e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer
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About this product

A liquid primer designed to blur pores and imperfections while creating a smooth base for makeup application.

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The Guru Index verdict

82%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently rank this as a top drugstore primer that delivers visible results. The liquid formula applies easily and dries to a silky, velvety finish that smooths pores without feeling overly matte or drying. Reviewers praise its affordability, oil control, and ability to make foundations adhere better and look smoother. The consensus is strong and enthusiastic, with gurus noting they continue using it long-term and recommend it even against high-end alternatives.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin ESPFSqualaneFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Hdi/​Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/​PPG-10/​1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/​Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Cyclodextrin, Polydextrose, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)

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What the gurus are saying.

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"The e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer is one of my favorite primers ever and it just so happens to be one of the most affordable ones as well. I just love how it starts out as a liquid so it's easy to use and then it just dries down and gives you an airbrushed effect. I feel like this primer for me actually makes a difference in how my makeup looks and wears. You know how some don't really? I don't know, this one actually does for me, so I love this one."
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"I have been using this basically daily since trying it out. It really really does something special to the T-Zone. I feel like it smooths my skin out so beautifully, and I also feel like the longevity of my makeup is really improved, which is not always the case with products like this. Anything like pore filling or semi-matifying sometimes actually does the opposite on my skin for some reason and will break up foundation, but not this one. This is incredible. I love that it's from the drugstore. 10 out of 10."
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"The elf Liquid Poreless Putty Primer. I love that. I think that's my personal favorite from the drugstore. It does everything. I like to focus on the T-zone for a bit of extra smoothing, but I take the rest and spread it all over the face."
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"I love the liquid version. I just think for me it's one of the best performing primers out there. It noticeable makes your makeup look better and blur all imperfections, and it also has the power to make foundations that would normally look picky and peel up smooth again. I really love this formula, it's so nice. It really does pair with anything, which is one of the reasons why it's one of my favorites in my collection."
My #1 Makeup RIGHT NOW 😍
"For primer I was thinking about what my top primer is right now and it has to be this one, it's e.l.f the liquid poreless putty primer. It's just so good. I love also that it's affordable too."
The NEW e.l.f. LIQUID Putty Primer 🙉 Is it different?
"I like the feeling of this upon application it just feels really special and feels like silk. Once this dries down it has a very similar feel to it and there's just something about it I really do feel like it's different and I feel like it's controlling my oils a little bit more on this side. I'm a fan. If you've never tried any of the primers from the poreless line or the putty line, I would actually recommend the liquid one. I feel like a lot more people are gonna like this. I think a lot of people will also like the texture and just the overall experience with this product. If you've never tried one I would definitely try the liquid. It's a thumbs up for me."
The NEW e.l.f. LIQUID Putty Primer 🙉 Is it different?
"The liquid side has a little bit more grip and a little bit more smoothing properties. I'm actually leaning towards this and favoring this overall. I like the feeling of this upon application, it just feels really special and feels like silk. Once this dries down it has a very similar feel to it, and there's just something about it. I really do feel like it's different and I feel like it's controlling my oils a little bit more on this side. It's really good. I'm a fan. I would actually recommend the liquid one. I feel like a lot more people are gonna like this. I think a lot of people will also like the texture and just the overall experience with this product. It definitely has my stamp of approval."
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"The e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer is one of my favorite primers ever and it just so happens to be one of the most affordable ones as well. I just love how it starts out as a liquid so it's easy to use and then it just dries down and gives you an airbrushed effect. I feel like this primer for me actually makes a difference in how my makeup looks and wears. You know how some don't really? I don't know, this one actually does for me, so I love this one."
I was losing faith in the drugstore.. UNTIL NOW 😍
"This the elf liquid poreless putty primer, I talked about this in my favorites video and it just has an incredible way of smoothing out the skin but also I swear to you it makes my makeup last so much longer."
The PERFECT Back to School Makeup (all affordable)
"I'm going to go in with the elf liquid poreless putty primer. This stuff is incredible, especially for longevity and for a situation like going back to school or work when you just don't have as much time to worry about your makeup slipping off throughout the day. So this is a really really important quick step that can really help with longevity. I like to give that a second to sink into the skin and dry down a little bit before going into foundation."
TRYING DRUGSTORE ALLURE WINNERS 2024!!!
"This is the e.l.f. Liquid Poreless Putty Primer. You guys know how much I love this. I don't feel like it's mattifying or like super drying per se, but I do feel like it does give you a more velvety finish to the skin. It's one of my all-time favorite primers. I adore this. I do feel like this one deserves a double award. I'm still using it and I'm still loving it years after it launched, so I do think it's very, very good. I love this primer. Honestly, if you've never tried this, it's one of the best between drugstore and high-end."
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"The e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer, which you guys know I love, was supposed to dupe the liquid primer from Tatcha."
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"This is the best primer at the drugstore right now. It checks off all of my boxes and I actually notice a difference when I use this underneath makeup. I find that this actually makes a difference because it smooths the pores but it's a liquid so it kind of blends easily. I feel like my makeup looks much better on top of this. It's actually one of my favorite primers period, not just from the drugstore, it is so good. I focus it in the T-Zone and then I just kind of apply whatever's left on the outside of my face."
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"This is the e.l.f Liquid Poreless Putty Primer. Typically I just need the primer in my T-Zone because that's where I get really, really oily. I don't like a super matte finish, I like more of a satin natural finish, so I like a little bit of luminosity. But obviously since I have oily skin I can't go too hard otherwise that mess will be like a grease bowl on me."
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"I'm going to use a little bit of the elf liquid poreless putty primer in the center of my face. I'm gonna swipe it on and then press it once it's evenly distributed."
All 2 takes from Alexandra Anele
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"I'm going to use a little bit of the elf liquid poreless putty primer in the center of my face. I'm gonna swipe it on and then press it once it's evenly distributed."
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"I have the elf Liquid Poreless Putty Primer which I don't know, poreless primers I kind of have a difficult time with but whatever we're trying new things. I'm gonna try this in my T-Zone since I do tend to get a little bit oily there and I kind of prefer the idea of a liquid over the one in the little pot or compact. For some reason I feel like poreless primers always make me more oily in those areas and kind of make my pores stand out more."
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