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Summary
Highlights
Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer is a skincare-powered primer. Instantly blurs pores and reduces oil for a filtered, virtually poreless look.
Benefits
- All Skin Types
- Built with pore-blurring polymer technology, this makeup primer instantly blurs pores to create a flawless filter effect.
- The skin-loving formula combines niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help minimize the look of pores, reduce oil and shine, and hydrate skin over time.
- Refreshing water-balm texture melts into skin with a burst of hydration, prepping skin for smooth makeup application.
- Locks in makeup for fresh, flawless wear.
- Dermatologist tested.
- Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.
- Paraben-free. Phthalate-free. Silicone-free. Oil-free.
Key Ingredients
- Niacinamide helps reduce oil to help blur the look of pores.
- Hyaluronic acid helps moisturize.
Research Results
- In 4 weeks:
- 94% showed a reduction in oil and shine*
- 100% showed an increase in hydration.*
- Look of pores is reduced by 11% on bare skin*
- In 8 weeks:
- Look of pores is reduced by 19% on bare skin and skin feels smoother**
- *Clinical testing on 34 women after 4 weeks of product use.
- **Clinical testing on 34 women after 8 weeks of product use.
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- Apply a thin layer to clean moisturized skin.
- Smooth evenly over entire face before makeup or wear alone.
- Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup.
Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Zinc Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol.
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Why do you continue to discontinue your products? It has become very difficult to continue to be a loyal customer after 30 years when every product I use is no longer available when I go to replace it. It has gotten ridiculous. This is NOT Instant Perfector. Quit creating products only to take them away. Obviously your customers are getting fed up. There are one after another complaining about this, yet another new, replacement for something that didn't need to be replaced.
- Asked by Frustrated Loyal Consumer
- Official Answer By Clinique USThanks for reaching out! The decision to discontinue a product is never made lightly—it’s made in response to new advancements in formulations or due to consumer preferences. We want you to love your Clinique product and are happy to share some tips for success! For optimal results, apply a thin layer of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer to clean, moisturized skin. Smooth evenly over entire face (avoiding eyes) before makeup or wear alone. Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup. We'd also like to invite you to visit your local Ulta store where a Beauty Associate would be happy to provide application tips and tricks tailored to your skincare goals.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this primer supposed to ball up on my face when applying?
- Asked by Lynn
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for your question! Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer blurs texture and reduces surface oil for a filtered, poreless look. Be sure to apply in a thin layer, to clean, exfoliated and moisturized skin. Smooth over face before makeup or wear it alone. Allow it to dry completely for at least one minute before applying your makeup.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Please bring back instant perfector. There is no other pore filler that works as well. Need it back. This does nothing for my enlarged pores
- Asked by Angela
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe want you to love your Clinique product and are happy to share some tips for success! Apply a pea-sized amount or less to ensure a smooth canvas of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer to clean, moisturized skin. Smooth evenly over entire face (avoiding eyes) before makeup or wear alone. Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup. Even Better Pore Defying Primer instantly blurs pores for a virtually poreless look. We'd like to invite you to visit your local Ulta where a Beauty Associate would be happy to provide application tips and tricks tailored to your skin and concerns.Was this answer helpful to you
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This does not work nearly as well as the old Pore Refiner. It melts off quickly and does not cover pores well at all. What is wrong with it? Is there a trick to it. Why they discontinued the other is beyond me.
- Asked by Daley
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe want you to love your Clinique product and are happy to share some tips for success! Apply a thin layer of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer to clean, moisturized skin. Smooth evenly over entire face (avoiding eyes) before makeup or wear alone. Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this product by itself like the old instant perfector?
- Asked by Robin
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for your great question! Yes, this primer can be used as a stand-alone product to instantly blur pores and control excess oil or under a foundation for flawless, poreless coverage. We invite you to see and feel this product at your nearest Ulta.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
This product seems not mix well with the Redness Correcting spf Creame, as this product removes the creame no matter if I apply this one first, or the cream first, bith after moisturizing. Am I doing it wrong?
- Asked by Lisianna
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe're so glad you asked! Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer and Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Primer are both primers so you would not want to layer them. We would recommend using only one of them for best results. After applying your primer you will want to wait 1 full minute before adding any additional makeup. We'd like to invite you to experience this formula and shade in person by stopping in-store where a Beauty Associate would be happy to provide application tips and tricks tailored to your skincare goals.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How many times should you apply daily and weekly?
- Asked by Jazzy
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe are so glad you reached out for clarification. It should be applied daily after skin care and before foundation. For best results, warm a pea-sized amount of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer between fingertips. Gently pat onto skin and allow a minute for it to set before applying foundation.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have fine lines and a skin graft scar will this help blur them?
- Asked by Lolly
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for reaching out. Correct, Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer will help blur any flaws you may have. The refreshing water-balm texture melts into skin with a burst of hydration, prepping skin for smooth makeup application.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
do you use this after applying a moisturizer or can this take place of the moisturizer?
- Asked by JC
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe're happy to help! Apply a thin layer of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer to clean, moisturized skin. Smooth evenly over entire face before makeup or wear alone. Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup. Enjoy!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Doesn't cause breakouts at least…
Annoyingly hard to distribute, i have to massage it in a lot more than other primers that just melt in. When I try to massage it in I notice clumps that just roll around on top of my skin. Eventually I smooth them out but it makes me feel like the primer is not getting distributed evenly. I haven't ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dissatisfied for the price
I bought this primer back in Feb 2025 with a whole line of clinique, first time ever using this brand since I usually use bare minerals foundation and a tarte shape tape concealer. I wanted to give a try with something new to not feel washed out since I am pretty fair in my complexion. I worked with...
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Great silicone-free primer!
As someone with silicone allergies (especially dimethicone), it can be hard to find a good silicone free primer. This is it! My makeup looks radiant and lasts all day long. Note that because this is a silicone-free primer, you should not use it with a foundation that contains silicones! Silicone likes to cling to silicone- just a tip I learned from a MUA before I knew I was allergic to silicones :)
Don't waste your money
I went to Ulta looking for Laura Mercier primer which I've bought at Ulta in the past. I was dismayed to discover that Ulta has extremely thinned out the line of products. An Ulta employee recommended the Clinique version for my shine and told me that it's better than what I've been using. I was disappointed to spend so much money for a product that resulted in shine within an hour of application.
I like it
I received this product in a sample package, and i like it. It didnt pill, the texture is smooth, it held up pretty good in the heat. I walked my dog for 2 hours in heat and humidity. My make up still looked goid even through the glistening of sweat. Not the best primer I've used but certainly not the worst. I wiuldnt recommend this product if this is the ONLY primer you will use. This is NOT a product to wear in the heat. So just be aware of that. Ita a great product though and i will buy the full size version
I love this primer!
This primer is great! It feels so soothing and it's super easy to spread. Super glad the store associate recommened it. It's more than I would have spent but worth it! I'll definitely buy this again!
Unfortunately not for me!
The product is easy to apply. However, it is not doing what I was expecting. I like the natural look and the pores on my chin and cheeks are very small. Unfortunately, this product just sits on my face with no results despite the amount used. I would say Not for Me!