Matte Putty Primer
$10
Mattifying face primer absorbs oil for shine-free skin










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Putty Primers are the #1 mass primer in America.*
Our best-selling primer goes matte! This velvety, formula delivers a perfect matte finish.
What we love:
- This skin perfecting mattifying primer is infused with kaolin and white charcoal
- Absorb excess oil for a shine-free finish
- Velvety texture glides effortlessly over the skin, smoothing over imperfections for a poreless effect
- The ultimate grip on makeup
Which Putty Primer is perfect for you?
- Matte Putty Primer – Perfect for those who want a shine-free matte complexion.
- Poreless Putty Primer- Perfect for those who want a poreless, flawless finish.
- Luminous Putty Primer – Perfect for those who want a radiant, glowing complexion.
Pro Tip: Use the Putty Primer Applicator for easy and hygienic putty primer application.
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SKU: 85911
Net. Wt. 0.74 oz.(21.0 g)
Ingredients
water (aqua), dimethicone, polymethylsilsesquioxane, glycerin, paraffin, silica, capryloyl glycine, trimethylsiloxysilicate, lauryl peg-10, propylene glycol, hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, sodium chloride, aminomethyl propanol, dimethicone crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, hydrogenated polyisobutene, triethoxycaprylylsilane, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, kaolin, charcoal,May Contain
titanium dioxide (ci 77891),Ingredients may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the packaging for the product you receive for the list of ingredients in your particular product.
How to Apply Mattifying Primer
- Apply a thin, even amount of face primer to moisturized skin prior to makeup application.
- Allow to set for 30 seconds before applying foundation.
Pro tip: Use the Putty Primer Applicator for easy and hygienic putty primer application. Apply primer to eyelids prior to eyeshadow application to lock your eyeshadow in place.
Read more about which face primer is best for your skin type.
Is mattifying primer good for oily skin?
Mattifying primer is great for oily skin and combination skin. Matte Putty Primer is infused with kaolin and white charcoal, which can help with absorbing excess oil for a shine-free finish!
What does mattifying primer do?
Mattifying primer grips makeup with its velvety formula and smoothes over imperfections while absorbing oil for a matte complexion.
What is the best type of primer for oily skin?
Matte primer is the best face primer for oily skin. Matte face primers contain ingredients that can help combat unwanted oil. Matte face primers are also suited for combination skin by helping to balance the oily T-zone without drying out other parts of the skin.
Matte Putty Primer
$10
Mattifying face primer absorbs oil for shine-free skin
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Average Customer Ratings (212)
Rating Snapshot
Most helpful favorable review
5 years ago
Jaz Up My Style
Got me looking like a soft matte Goddess!
Want a soft matte look? Then you need this primer. I wore this primer for over 12 hours and my makeup was still looking flawless. I will continue to purchase.
62 of 62 people found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
5 years ago
MeSylvee
Not matte for me
I have tried the regular poreless putty primer and it looks beautiful but doesn't do anything for my oily skin. I thought this would be my holy grail but I was wrong. I felt that although it says "matte", it did nothing to mattify my skin. It worked same as the regular putty primer. Maybe even made my skin more oily. I gave it 3 stars because it does leave skin poreless upon application but is not matte. If you want something that decently works, try the Elf Make Me Matte powder.
88 of 92 people found this helpful
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Glitz4
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20 days ago
Perfection
One of the only products that keeps foundation on my nose. A must buy for flawless, long lasting makeup.
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FabulousMissB
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1 month ago
Another Repurchase
I have oily skin and this works well for me. I love the matte version. Its just tones down the shine, but does not make skin look flat. Must use this sparingly because a little but goes a long way, too much will make skin feel greasy & makeup will separate. I use the power grip for the other areas of my face. Good combo for makeup prep.
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Password
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2 months ago
This is misleading
I bought this in hopes that it would truly mattify my skin, and I was left with oilier skin than I started with. The plus side is you can use it as a moisturizer instead of a primer. So it’s not all bad. I just wish it would have been a holy grail product.
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beckwyn
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3 months ago
Best for oily t zone
Use this only on my nose & chin. That’s where I’m the oiliest on my skin and it keeps it matte.
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ouiiiu
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4 months ago
Pore filler
This product is great when applied correctly, it fills in my huge pores which is great. I’ve used it with the power grip primer and my makeup looked so good
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nict83
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4 months ago
Amazing item 💜
Beautiful item and great for oily skin. The best primer I’ve ever used, great value for money for such a quality item! Well packaged and fast postage 🩷
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DeeinMN
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4 months ago
Like the Matte white the best
This gives a very nice, smooth, effect. The white is more of a blur effect. Love it and prefer over the 2 other ELF primers I tried. I'll be reordering this!
Pros - Beauty
Easy to Apply, Effective
Best Uses - Beauty
Daily Use
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adae13
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5 months ago
Holy grail!
My nose gets super oily and I use this around my T zone area and it works good! Pair it with the elf power grip primer, you won’t regret it.
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nana maya
·1 year ago
Is this water or silicone based?
Destiny26
·2 years ago
Is this good for skin?
Krystal32S
·2 years ago
I was able to find eye primer, through your makeup line. Do you not make it anymore?
the elf team
·2 years ago
The Putty Eye Primer has been discontinued. We do still carry the Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer.
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Rionna
·2 years ago
Is the e.l.f matte putty primer non-comofegenic? I have acne prone skin so I’m hoping this doesn’t lead to breakouts.
Stonelush
·3 years ago
I bought this and it's sparkly and iridescent, not matte at all. Tried it and it makes my face extremely shiny and wet looking right off the bat. I thought maybe I accidentally bought the shiny one but nope, it says matte. Could it be mislabeled??
the elf team
·3 years ago
Please contact elfcare@elfcosmetics.com for assistance.
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Bran0411
·3 years ago
So I sweat alot like really bad so I'm trying to find a primer to use under my foundation to keep it from just melting off or coming right off from the sweat.. plz help
the elf team
·3 years ago
This would be a good choice for you to try! For more suggestions, feel free to live chat with one of our Beauty Advisors on any product page.
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MsCosmo365
·3 years ago
What size containers are Matte Putty Primers?
the elf team
·3 years ago
NET WEIGHT 0.74 oz. (21g)
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evaalol
·4 years ago
is this product silicone based?
the elf team
·4 years ago
Yes, it is silicone based.
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