Product Reviews Rated 2.68 out of 5 stars
82 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Smooth and silky finish I don't leave many reviews, but I started reading some of the bad reviews this product the has gotten, so I felt like I had to, because I LOVE this primer. I actually never tried the old formula (so I have nothing that could compare to the new one to leave some sort of disappointment!) I do makeup professionally for weddings and have used this on my own skin (32 y/o) and up to 50 something skin, and I think it is SO beautiful. I use it underneath foundation, and I feel like my makeup looks flawless when I wear it! I will say that I typically opt for a more natural/slightly dewy finish now instead of a super matte face like others do. It's an amazing primer! I feel very confident when I use it!
Most Helpful Critical Review THE WORST THING TO HAPPEN IN 2020! STOP! Don't do it! I know what you are thinking, "She's overreacting!" "It can't be that bad!" "What does she know?!" I know this...if you are like me and used the old Primed and Poreless primer before they went and changed the formula, you will be more disappointed than the last season of Game of Thrones. Why did they change the formula for the most perfect primer ever?! Someone should be fired. This new primer is a hot mess. It's like your drunk 2nd cousin hitting on you at a family reunion. It's not smooth, it smells, and it doesn't do anything for you! It feels like you smeared butter on your face, it's greasy and does not absorb. It has an awful smell. It doesn't do anything for my pores. It does not make me look flawless. The old formula was like magic, the old formula was like the perfect man that caressed your face in all the right ways and made you feel beautiful. This is not your man sweetie, do not waste your time on this loser!
Reviewed by 82 customers If it isn't broken, don't fix it!! So disappointed. 1
ChristineK from San Diego, CA
I just purchased a new tube of this and thought it must be counterfeit or something. Then I looked it up and discovered it's a new formulation. So disappointed. This is nothing like the original that I've used for MANY years and absolutely looooooved!! If I can't find the original somewhere, I guess I'm going to have to switch brands. : (
Pros and cons 3
Rachel from Lower Michigan
I really wish I could give this product five stars... it mattifys and blurs my pores like a dream! It has a finish that feels velvety smooth.
My only complaint is there is something in it that my skin doesn't agree with- I noticed a couple small breakouts after using it and it was the only new thing that I'd added. It wasn't horrible- just one or two small blemishes- but it does clog pores so anyone with sensitive skin should be aware.
Boo! What happened to the primer I loved? 1
LostStarBunny from OH
I used to love this primer. It was thick enough to give smooth, silky, perfect coverage, now it's useless! I was able to wear it as a translucent foundation that gave me a soft, dewy and really poreless complexion, now it's just... nothing helpful! It actually clumps when I put my foundation on top, forming little hairlike fibers as I sponge- apply it. Bad decision by the manufacturer! I will no longer waste my money on this prime. Besides, it smells weird!
Is there any way to buy the original formula? 2
Millie from New Orleans
I started using the original formula several years ago after I had my make-up professionally done for an event; the stylist started with Too Faced Primer & Poreless. I loved it. So smooth, but thick enough that sometimes I didn't use makeup over it. Other times i did; was the perfect base. After It became difficult to find in my local Ulta store, I ordered 10 tubes from the company! Still have 3 left. About a month ago, I saw the new box at Ulta, and figured it would be the same formula as the original. No way. It's flimsier, seems to have more liquid in it so it does cover as it used to do. Now I see the new box/tube is termed "advanced." And the words on the tube of the original formula, "Use alone for the look of flawless skin or under bronzer & makeup for a perfect finish" are not on the "advanced" tube. So disappointed, because the new formula does not smoothe the skin anywhere nearly as well as the original. Please resurrect the original and offer it as well!
New favorite 5
Lea from Abilene
I was given this by my mother in law and was quite hesitant as I loved my Lancome primer. Needless to say I have not gone back to Lancome for primer
Don't do it! 1
Leah from Kentucky
Don't do it, seriously if your thinking about it don't. The minute I put my foundation on it started melting off and PEELING off. I hate this! Don't buy it save your money and save your face from this horrible product!
Glitter 1
Nsjsbshs from Blooming Dale
This has glitter in it like a lot...this felt really smooth & soft but I don't like glitter in my primers
Really good 5
Twyla from Miami Florida
My skin looked flawless with this primer
Smooth and silky finish 5
Silky Smooth from Atlanta, GA
I don't leave many reviews, but I started reading some of the bad reviews this product the has gotten, so I felt like I had to, because I LOVE this primer. I actually never tried the old formula (so I have nothing that could compare to the new one to leave some sort of disappointment!) I do makeup professionally for weddings and have used this on my own skin (32 y/o) and up to 50 something skin, and I think it is SO beautiful. I use it underneath foundation, and I feel like my makeup looks flawless when I wear it! I will say that I typically opt for a more natural/slightly dewy finish now instead of a super matte face like others do. It's an amazing primer! I feel very confident when I use it!
Ruined and disappointed 1
Jessie from Landing, Kansas
I LOVED the original formula, it made my face feel smooth and had a wonderful finish to it. This one makes my face feel sticky and shiny. When I use my powder on top the primer seems to ball up and I have to brush it off my face.
Smoothing and soft 5
Ali from California
This primer leaves my face feeling smooth. I don't break out because I usually do with certain products. It's comes out squeezing the tube. The scent is honestly like Chile candy, but it's really not bad. You'd have to smell it to see what I'm talking about. I like very much.
Hate the new formula! 1
Jessie from Lansing, Ks
This used to be my go to primer, loved the way the old formula made my face feel. Soft and smooth. This one leaves my face feeling sticky and oily. So disappointed in this and am now on the hunt for a new primer.
Ruined 1
Rachael from Dallas, TX
I loved the original formula, but the new version is unusable. It went from a soft, lovely matte cream to a runny oily mess. So disappointing.
LOVE IT💕💕💕 5
BeckyH-Town from Houston,TX
I have tried so many products to reduce my pores but I have never found a product that works. This formula works perfect. I don't know why this product doesn't have 5 stars, it is perfect⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Just no 1
BSwapp from Utah
This product made my pores WAY more seeable under my makeup. My flawless Bobbi Brown foundation was a cakey runny mess. Stay away, especially if you have combo skin like I do. The only good thing was that other people had a hard time with it.
Nice finish. 3
Liv from Rising Sun, MD
This is a great builder product. It's a bit on the thin side. You have to be gentle around creases and cover with brush. For a normal or sensitive skin, this would be perfect.
Bring the old formula back! 3
Rach from Lehighton PA
I love the old version of this. It now has a funky smell and makes makeup application difficult.
use to LOVE this product 1
HollywoodLinda from Los Angeles, CA
I would have rated this with no hearts if it let me, but since I had to rate it in order to leave a review, you get one heart...though you don't deserve that. I hate this new formula!!! It's nothing like the old formula. It does not give you that soft, smooth, poreless look like the old formula did. Feels more like a serum now. SOOO DISAPPOINTED WITH TOO FACED!!! Why on earth would you change something that was so popular?!! I always had sooo many friends (and strangers) ask what I used cause they'd say my face looked so smooth and that I have no pores! All of my friends started buying it too...but not anymore. I also hate that you got rid of the tinted one some years ago as well! I'm so upset! Can't just leave well enough alone.
I really wanted to love this.. 2
Meg from Wisconsin
I received a sample of this with my most recent order. At first, it went on really smoothly and I loved it. But then I tried to put my foundation on top of it, and the primer just started beading up in chunks all over my face. I couldn't even blend in my foundation! It was terrible. I had to remove everything and start all over. I would not purchase this.
So disappointed 1
Amy J from Orchard Park, NY
I used the previous form of this primer for years and LOVED it! I was unable to find it for a while, so I was SO excited to see it back on the shelf with different packaging. The new formula is awful. WHY did they reformulate it???? It was perfect the way is was. It comes out of the tube watery and, even when I shake/kneed the tube, it's thin. It does nothing to prime my face. I'm so sad. Will never buy again.
Absolutely AMAZING!! 5
Headndacloudz78 from Arkansas
I recently received a sample of this with my order and I am IN LOVE!! HANDS DOWN BEST PRI.ER EVER!!
I love this way more than I expected. 4
Kim the mom from AL
I use it over a moisturizer and it goes on very smoothly.It also seems to help makeup cover blemishes..not entirely but it does help overall.I really like it.
Amazing 5
Nurse-_Brandy from Ga
Love this for my deep pores!
Bring back the old product! 1
Lauren18 from GA
Leaves my skin too greasy and ruins my make-up brushes. Makes them gunky.
Wish I Could Have Tried the Old Formula 1
Lloth from TX
I had this item on my list for a while because it had such great reviews. It was unavailable for a while, so when I saw it back in stock I had to grab it ASAP even though some reviews were complaining that the formula changed and even that it smelled weird. I take all reviews even bad ones with a grain of salt. Since it would be new-to-me, I probably wouldn't notice the issue. Maybe some folks received a bad batch so the smell was weird. I wanted to like this, but it really does smell like rancid face cream that your mom or grandma has kept since the 80s. It feels smooth and nice going on, but it always crumbles when I put on my foundation. I checked the ingredients and its silicon based, but so was my foundation? I've tried a few different foundations, but its all the same. This product gives me the sads. Also, apparently using the word FIR3 triggers the profanity/restricted word filter. LOL What the mess, ulta?