Product Reviews Rated 4.11 out of 5 stars
62 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review No more flaky skin! I have every kind of dry skin problem you can imagine. Rosacea, eczema, psoriasis. I'm 40 so my skin is getting a little "mature" and textured too. I constantly had what I call "face dandruff" and even with the thickest, heaviest moisturizing primer I could find, I still looked disgusting in cream or mineral makeup and even a light dusting of powder was horrible.
I've been using this for about a week not just as a primer but a moisturizer replacement and the results are incredible! It's so light and my skin just soaks it up and my makeup looks sooo much better!
The one thing I don't like is that I have been getting small pimples here and there and I've always had clear skin but they're tiny and now I can actually wear makeup to cover them without it looking worse. A little bit of pore blockage is worth the tradeoff for me.
Most Helpful Critical Review This reeks This product smelled really pleasant the first time I opened it and used it. It felt cooling and was really moisturizing for my dry skin. It made my foundation go on really nicely too. After the first use, I kept it sealed with the little plastic cap within the normal cap. A few days later I opened it and it smelled RANCID. Almost fishy and VERY strongly bad. So bad I had a hard time applying it, but I did. And then by the evening of that day I had three huge cystic pimples. I'm blessed with clear skin and almost never get pimples so this was too big a coincidence. I kept it for another week but when I opened it again it somehow smelled even worse.
Reviewed by 62 customers I would buy it again. 4
TheAV from Conroe TX.
Felt nice on my skin left it feeling hydrated and ready for the day. Feels great with a hydrating tinted moisturizer on top.
Eh 3
R from America
Thought it was for my lips but it isn't and it just kinda feels weird on my skin. 😐
My new favorite thing 5
Valeria from Sacramento
This helps my make up look flawless without this my skin looks rough and dry, the wrinkles around my mouth are unnoticeable, my skin looks young again. I have acne prone skin and this has never caused problems.
smells like literal fish 1
tiff from huntington beach
I gotta admit. It was really cooling and soothing for my under eyes but the smell was horrendous. every time i opened it, it had a fishy smell. i stopped using it on my face because the smell got too strong
Perfect for the under eyes 5
Vicki from Greenwood, IN
My favorite uses for this is for my under eye area before concealer as well as my dry-year-round chin. This helps makeup not cling to my drier areas. I especially love that this is in a non-messy tube.
Not for oily skin definitely great for dry skin 3
Claudi from Miami, fl
Made my complexion very oily but I have oily skin. I can see it working best for dry or combination skin. It is soft and thin.
Trial and Error 2
Blk Fox from Houston, TX
I wanted to like it but I can't so I won't be purchasing again
Nice primer balm stick! 5
allyf89 from Arizona
The elf website and Ulta both describe this as a primer, although some disagree - I would say it has primer qualities. It didn't fill my pores, but it smells nice, added moisture, and lays nicely underneath the elf SPF bb cream. I wore it for about 7 hours through being in the sun, a nap, a bike ride, and a shower; and my makeup still looked beautiful and smooth afterwards. I will see how it combines with full-coverage foundations.
Dry skin???——Try this!!! 5
Tessa from Eureka CA
When you read balm, you're mind automatically thinks of lip balm but this is nothing of the sort! It is very smooth and lightweight. It works great for sensitive skin!!!
moisture hasn't been more convenient! 5
Serena from San Francisco, CA
i love how easy and convenient this balm is! it leaves a cooling feeling on your skin upon application and has a nice fresh scent. the product did leave a tacky feel after i rubbed it into my skin, which I didn't mind since I was applying make up over it but if you want a clean finish then this might not be what you want. overall i liked the balm and will be tossing it in my bag for the occasional dry patches on my skin.
really good 5
hails from michigan
its really hydrating a little bit oily feeling but when it dries ur skin feels smooth and hydrated i have really dry skin around my chin and nose and this really helps
Caused break outs 2
Savannah from Tennessee
I really wanted to like this. Especially for the price point. I have really dry skin and so my makeup wears weird throughout the day. I was hoping this would help and when you first put it on it looks really good. It does a great job of hydrating without giving your skin a greasy look and feeling. It feels amazing when you first put it on too! I tried it several times but every time I would get acne in places I normally do not. I do think it helps my makeup wear better, but it breaks me out every time I use it.
love love love this 5
Melissa from New York
I absolutely love this as a primer for my makeup. It makes everything blend into the skin so beautifully and leaves my skin looking perfectly dewy !! I use this every day!
AMAZING 5
lizh529 from Michigan
If you are thinking about buying, do it! It has helped me rid of flaky skin
Ehhh 2
Becca from Hi
Honestly I love elf but not their best product. It made my skin very oily instead of hydrated. But my skin did feel primed.
Love!!! 5
LC from NC
the product is amazing especially for dry problem areas on the face
Best for "normal" skin 4
Kayla from Michigan
I'm not really sure what exactly this should be used for.. it adds a small amount of moisture to my skin but it makes my skin kind of tacky, like how a primer would.. but more. I wear so much moisturizer that I'm not sure where in my skin routine to fit this in.. My guess is that this would be best for normal skin, to be used as a priming moisturizer of sorts.
Love it as a primer and in place of moisturizer in the AM 5
coll from detroit, MI
I dont try new face products very often because I'm acne-prone and worry about breaking out, but this one tempted me so i went ahead and bout it and so far it has been great for me. it hasn't been causing breakouts and leaves my skin feeling perfectly moisturized and ready for makeup. i've been using it in place of moisturizer after I wash my face in the morning on days I wear makeup, and only use a regular moisturizer at night.
IN LOVE 5
Brittany from Austin, TX
I have been wanting to try this balm since it has come out. When it was first released it was sold out every time I tried to purchase it. I recently bought a new cleanser during the 21 Days of Beauty and didn't want to pay shipping for just one item, so I went to the e.l.f. products to get a new total face sponge and noticed the balm and decided to purchase it. I absolutely love this product. My face is very oily and I have super sensitive skin and this makes my face stay matte all day long. I haven't had any breakouts with it either. Definitely, will repurchase!
Luxurious treatment 5
Ninatex5 from Perris, CA
All I can say is, buy one for you purse, office, mini fridge and a extra one when you run out of this luxurious product.
No more flaky skin! 4
KellyC. from Wilbraham, MA
I have every kind of dry skin problem you can imagine. Rosacea, eczema, psoriasis. I'm 40 so my skin is getting a little "mature" and textured too. I constantly had what I call "face dandruff" and even with the thickest, heaviest moisturizing primer I could find, I still looked disgusting in cream or mineral makeup and even a light dusting of powder was horrible.
I've been using this for about a week not just as a primer but a moisturizer replacement and the results are incredible! It's so light and my skin just soaks it up and my makeup looks sooo much better!
The one thing I don't like is that I have been getting small pimples here and there and I've always had clear skin but they're tiny and now I can actually wear makeup to cover them without it looking worse. A little bit of pore blockage is worth the tradeoff for me.
Great for hydrating on the go 5
Amanda A from Arcadia
Awesome !!
Great for Dry Skin 5
Mac1981 from Fruitland, Idaho
I originally got this product in the Jet Set pack so it was a travel size. It didn't last long and I immediately bought the full size. It said to use it as a toner between cleansing and moisturizing so that's how I used it. My skin has never felt better. It provides a great amount of moisture without being greasy. It's also great for dry spots and patches. It smooths them away quickly and without redness.
Love love love! 5
Chi from Austin TX
I use this daily now! My skin feels amazing and it is a great primer.
Amazing moisturizer! 4
Bailee from Passaic, New Jersey
Got this from my aunt who didn't want it and I love it!!!!! I've been using it for 2 weeks and I see a big change in my skin!! Just has an interesting smell, can't tell if I like it or not... Makes me a little nauseous. but once you get used to the smell, it's amazing!!
