Name: Hydrating Face Primer
Brand: e.l.f.
Rating: 2.2 (20 reviews)

The whisper

A polarizing hydration staple with a divisive finish

While many praise the immediate softening effect and winter-ready moisture, others report issues with breakouts and a greasy texture that compromises longevity.

47%positive

V1 📕83%♪45%119 voices

"I like using that elf for hydrating face primer there's a lot of primers on the market but this one's my favorite."

Whispered by Princess Nokia · ~6 years ago

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Princess Nokia

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"I like using that elf for hydrating face primer there's a lot of primers on the market but this one's my favorite."

— Princess Nokia, Vogue Beauty Secrets

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83%

😊 Positive

17%

💬 Neutral

👎 Negative

Users highly praise e.l.f. hydrating primers for their pore-blurring effects and 'makeup-gripping' ability, though some note that very dry skin may need extra prep for smooth application.

😊

蓝色款一上脸，毛孔直接隐形，妆效丝滑得像开了美颜！

As soon as the blue version is applied, pores instantly disappear, and the makeup effect is as silky as a beauty filter!

😊

e.l.f.这个妆前太适合现在这个季节了...我觉得适合所有皮肤类型

This e.l.f. primer is so suitable for this season... I think it's suitable for all skin types.

😊

它里面有保湿成分和成膜成分...把后面的粉底更牢地贴在脸上

It contains moisturizing and film-forming ingredients... making the subsequent foundation stick more firmly to the face.

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E.L.F.妆前乳上脸比较干爽...遮毛孔效果好一些，但是上粉底液比另一个难推开

The E.L.F. primer feels relatively dry on the face... it hides pores better, but foundation is harder to spread compared to the other one.

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45%

😊 Positive

15%

💬 Neutral

40%

👎 Negative

Users are divided on the e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer; while many praise its smooth, moisturizing texture and dewy finish, others report issues with breakouts, makeup sliding off, or the product feeling too greasy.

👎

I don’t like how oily it feels on my face, it’s too smooth for me and doesn’t help makeup stay on for long

👎

This made me break out so bad😭 I loved the texture and the lasting effect but the acne was super SUPER bad

😊

Deja la piel como efecto porcelana, no sé si ustedes la puedan ver acá. O sea, la deja parte hidratadísima.

It leaves the skin with a porcelain effect, I don't know if you can see it here. I mean, it leaves it super hydrated.

😊

It feels fresh on the skin and it gives instant hydration. My skin feels soft and comfortable right away.

😊

Definitely hydrating and leaves my face feeling so soft and smooth. This is a winter weather makeup must have!