Product Reviews Rated 3.59 out of 5 stars
61 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Basic oil control on budget!! I have been using this product now for over a year. I have heard IT DOES NOT COMPARE TO THE OLD VERSION. I get that and wish I had the chance to try but actually really enjoy using this. IT IS NOT THE NUMBER ONE OIL CONTROLING PRIMER OUT THERE. That being known this product is amazing! I use this WITH AND WITHOUT MAKE UP. I am now starting to do more glam type make up and use a lot of make up on my face. Having normal/slightly sensitive and oily skin I found the more make up I use the more the oils in my face come out. By using the product it reduce it by 90-95% vs no use I'm literally wiping oil and make up off, yes cringe. I even said no make up. My face routine I wash use eye and face moisturizers let then sink in a bit then spay a few all over my face and proceed to just use a little mascara. By using the spray it helps set in my moisturizer and doesn't not have the mascara bleed bc the moisturizer under the eye. So if your someone on a budget with light/mild oily skin I say take a chance, just no after a few hr use you still will have a light oil shine on certain areas (just blot off with tissue/oil removing wipe or CLEAN toilet seat cover lol). Still testing and looking for other oil control primers but still #1 for price as well as length on how long it actual bottle last.
Most Helpful Critical Review What a waste! Did nothing except bring the oil to the surface of my face through my makeup within a couple hours. I work under hot professional lighting all day so if a products claims to control oil, I will definitely know within the first couple uses, as I have oily skin. Decided to removed this from my routine and all of a sudden my matte primer worked better and I have way fewer break through oil zones.
If you have oily skin or expect to be under hot lights/the sun, I wouldn't waste my money.
Reviewed by 61 customers Useless 1
Kathleen from MA
Does not control oil at all.
Great for Oily Skin 5
Em from Florida
This is a game changer for me! This makes makeup last all day on my oily skin - even in the heat and with a mask on. I spray 2-3 sprays in my hand and then pat it into my skin, and that works extremely well. Highly recommend to all my oily folks out there!
I will be buying this product again! 4
Pammie from Bham, Al
It keep my foundation set.
Helps with oily skin due to face mask 5
Karen from Albuquerque, NM
I got this product because I was looking for a product to stop my face from getting oily after wearing a face mask all day at work. Let me tell you, it worked!!! I am only wearing eyeshadow, no face makeup at all and I spray this directly on the part of my face which is covered by the face mask, and I have not went home with an oily face again !
Perfect for oily skin!! Love it! 5
Cheena from Oklahoma City, OK
Love this! I'm so glad I read the reviews and decided to take my own chance on this. I have extremely oily skin and work outside frequently between traveling to hospitals for work. This helps my skin feel so much better and I have less oily skin than before when not using this! I also use the matte putty primer before this in conjunction with this and it is the best combo!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE! 5
Golden Hussle from DHS,CA
It does exactly what it saids it does, it controls your oil's. I have combination skin my T zone is extremely oily & every where else is dry but when I use this along with my elf putty, I can where my makeup all day flawlessly... if you have oily skin add this to your collection!
Don't let the reviews fool you! 5
Cass from Alabama
I have super oily skin and using this along with the matte putty primer has my makeup looking perfect almost all day!! Usually I would have to touch up midway through the day not anymore. Definitely a must have for me at the moment.
Good primer, ok mist 4
Jessosaurus from Colorado
I like the formula for this primer a lot! Great for my oily skin, foundation looks great when I use this primer. The only thing is that they mist comes out very forcefully. It honestly stung my face a bit the first time I used it, so I have to spray it further away from my face than I normally would.
Impressed! 4
Carrie from Jackson
This spray is SO good for oily skin! I noticed it didn't do so well as a primer, but the oil control is awesome. I'd buy it again just for the oil control.
Not Bad 3
Dev from Iowa
Left my skin with more of a matte feel than the E.L.F. Poreless Face Primer, so it has that going for it. However, there was nothing 'mist' like about this application. It came out of the container like a normal spray bottle and took a bit to dry. Other than that no complaints.
I really wanted this to work, but... 3
Wayne from Minnesota
I really want(ed) it to work, but I feel like this most does nothing.
Basic oil control on budget!! 4
D.G.A.F. Kween from Southern California
I have been using this product now for over a year. I have heard IT DOES NOT COMPARE TO THE OLD VERSION. I get that and wish I had the chance to try but actually really enjoy using this. IT IS NOT THE NUMBER ONE OIL CONTROLING PRIMER OUT THERE. That being known this product is amazing! I use this WITH AND WITHOUT MAKE UP. I am now starting to do more glam type make up and use a lot of make up on my face. Having normal/slightly sensitive and oily skin I found the more make up I use the more the oils in my face come out. By using the product it reduce it by 90-95% vs no use I'm literally wiping oil and make up off, yes cringe. I even said no make up. My face routine I wash use eye and face moisturizers let then sink in a bit then spay a few all over my face and proceed to just use a little mascara. By using the spray it helps set in my moisturizer and doesn't not have the mascara bleed bc the moisturizer under the eye. So if your someone on a budget with light/mild oily skin I say take a chance, just no after a few hr use you still will have a light oil shine on certain areas (just blot off with tissue/oil removing wipe or CLEAN toilet seat cover lol). Still testing and looking for other oil control primers but still #1 for price as well as length on how long it actual bottle last.
What a waste! 1
Kendra from Seattle, WA
Did nothing except bring the oil to the surface of my face through my makeup within a couple hours. I work under hot professional lighting all day so if a products claims to control oil, I will definitely know within the first couple uses, as I have oily skin. Decided to removed this from my routine and all of a sudden my matte primer worked better and I have way fewer break through oil zones.
If you have oily skin or expect to be under hot lights/the sun, I wouldn't waste my money.
It's Okay 3
Chrissy B from South Bend, IN
I liked this when I started using it, but it started drying out my face and then suddenly make my face just as oily as it becomes without it. I like the smell and it's fun to shake the bottle like I'm going to spray paint my face LOL
tacky (in a good way) 4
wayward wind from San Francisco
i purchased this on a TOTAL whim. i wasn't even looking for primer or anything in particular but i just... picked it up... and i'm glad i did. while it's so-so at oil control, i must say it keeps makeup in place af. it dries tacky so foundation really sticks - whether it's powder or liquid. the issue i run into with some primers and foundations, is that some combos just don't blend well and stick to dry patches CREATED by those products together... which is really messed up considering i have super greasy skin. this doesn't do that at all. it allows foundations to glide over it without resistance despite being sticky. and it doesn't pill up.
a star removed because as many have stated, it's not a mist at all; it's actually a pretty heavy spray. i pat it into my skin with a damp sponge. i'd really prefer a fine mist.
Meh. 2
Aly1210 from Savannah, GA
I used this with the Mineral Infused E.L.F. Primer that they sell as well, and I've got to say, it really doesn't make a difference. Didn't make me break out or anything, but I was definitely just as oily as I am when I don't use it. Could be that it works well for people with a drier climate, and living in the south near the east coast gives the humidity an unfair advantage. Either way, just didn't work for me.
Works For Me! 4
anesbitt09 from Peebles, Ohio
I was skeptical at first, but I was pleasantly surprised! It's a heavy spray, not a fine mist, so it takes a while to dry. It dries sticky, which means your foundation is going to stay put. I have super oily skin and this actually does a pretty good job. Just doesn't last as long as I'd like.
WOULD BUT AGAIN 5
Taly from Irvine, CA
I was doubtful, but it made my makeup last a lot longer.
Works great, heavy spray. 4
Becky from PA
I use this before I put foundation on but it takes a while to dry since the spray is not a fine mist. It will not take away all oiliness in your day, but will keep it at bay which will also keeps your makeup in tact!
Definitely does its job! 5
Corrine from Pittsburgh, Pa
I saw this product in a YouTube video and wanted to try it out. Being that it's a mattifying primer spray and it did not contain alcohol, it won me over. I was kindof skeptical if it would work, but after a week of 12 hour work days while wearing this underneath my makeup, I was so surprised and thrilled to see that I was not near as greasy as when I did not use it!! I noticed that my makeup also stayed smooth and stayed on better than normal, too.
The only thing about it that is not optimal is the spray power. It is not a fine mist at all. How I fix this is I dab over the whole face with a beauty sponge to distribute the product better. Overall I love this product and it will be a staple in my routine!
AMAZING PRODUCT!!! 5
Val from San Diego
I love this product! Very convenient and easy to use. I was skeptical because it was ELF, but this is better than 100% of primers I've used. Does not feel heavy or sticky. It really helps your makeup not get patchy, and your oils to stay in control. I look in the mirror wearing makeup for hours, and I'm shocked I don't have to dab excess oil off. I'm truly shocked this stuff works the best.
Not for me 1
Bri from TN
I have oily skin and this spray is not a mist. It's thick. It didn't make it better or worse.
Controls my oil so well! 5
S from Michigan
This primer is GREAT for oily skin. I have tried many primers and none have compared to how well this controlled my oil. My makeup stays matte for 8 hour when I wear this and my skin is super oily. This stuff has kept me matte in 90° weather. 10/10 would recommend
Gave me a BAD allergic reaction! 2
Alex from New Jersey
I was so eager to try this product out because I heard so many great things about it! I have combination skin, but my skin tends to be more oily than dry. I tried this twice, and after using it I had this horrible allergic reaction! Its as if all my pores swelled up because I had tiny bumps all over my face! Even my ears and my neck and chest area. (Since it's a spray, some of the product fell on around those areas). I was extremely disappoint but I could NOT use it again. I had to unfortunately return! :(
I love it! 5
Mcculley01 from Florence ky
I have oily skin so I am always looking for primers that will help with that. This is a spray so it's super quick and easy to apply. It feels like a water but once you rub it into your skin you can feel that it has primed your skin. I have seen a difference at the end of the day.
