e.l.f Mineral Infused Primer

When I was first introduced to iherb, this product seemed to be a popular choice, and after reading the reviews on this item, I thought it was worth a try.

The ELF primer comes in a small hard plastic cylinder, and uses a pump to dispense the product. I actually love this method because it so easy to use, and easy to control how much product is released. The only thing about the design that isn’t great is that when you disassemble the container, you can see there is not actually as much primer are you think there is as the cylinder which actually holds the product is very small, and sits inside a much bigger cylinder which makes you think you’re getting a lot for your money.

The primer is clear in colour, and has a thick consistency. When smoothed over skin, it leaves skin feeling very smooth and I think this product almost has a silicon texture to it. I find a little more than a pea size amount is enough for full coverage of my face.

I let the primer set for a few minutes before I apply my foundation, and I find as a primer it works reasonably well. My foundation lasts the majority of the day, but not the whole day before it starts slipping and sliding. And if the day is really hot, the primer starts slipping a lot earlier in the day. On negative about this product is that when I touch my face, I feel like the silicon feel of the primer transfers onto my hands, which I don’t like.

For the price of this primer, it’s worth a try. I have to say it’s nowhere near my favourite primer, but I keep it in the back of my makeup table for a back-up.

This primer is more of a silicone based primer. I had previously only used cream based primer, so was really impressed at the way this filled in my large pores in my cheeks, as well as helped my foundation blend evenly onto my skin. One pump is also enough product to do your entire face, making this even more thrifty. I have only ever used three primers; Revlon, nutrimetics and this one which is probably a fifth of the price of the other brands as well as being my favourite by far. Will be buying this again for sure.

I love using this primer, it was the first primer I ever purchased and I still continue to use it all the time.

The primer comes out clear and thick and has a silicon feel to it. It is very easy to apply as it glides over your face and leaves your face feeling super smooth and soft.

The primer is dispensed from a pump attached to a hard plastic bottle. The pump is really easy to use and dispenses a small amount of product which is all you need as a little goes a long way in giving you full coverage of your face, pea size is enough.

I found that the primer doesn't have much of a fragrance, if anything it smells a tiny bit plastic like.

I have found that the primer does increase the length of my make up. I put it on in the morning and it lasts me a full 8 hour work day. But if it is a hot day my make up does start to come off a lot earlier. When you touch your face you can feel it slide off.

I apply this primer and then usually style my hair so that I give it time to sink in and set. I apply my foundation over the top with a brush and I find that because the primer has made my skin so soft my foundation moves around easily on my face and that I am able to get better coverage.

The packaging is very simple but durable due to the hard plastic bottle. I have never had any trouble with the pump. The size of the bottle is quite missing leading though as there is a lot less product in the bottle than you think. But because it is a super cheap primer and you only need a small amount it is very good value for money.

I have combination type skin with both dry and oily patches and I really like using this primer as it evens out my skin and makes my make up last longer and easier to put on.

I use this product and a regular basis and it is a must have.

this was the first primer i ever tried , an its the only primer i still use , i love the feel its so soft an just absorbs into the skin making it feels silky smooth an that my wrinkles an fine lines are fuller lol i love this primer an will until a better comes along an i doubt it be soon :)

This has to be the weirdest feeling primer I have used..... It feels like a powder.. but it also feels like it never sets/dries? It definitely does what it says but I feel like you have to wait a while before applying foundation over top of it due to the fact that it still feels wet, and it feels like it clogs my pores a little. Good product but for me, the way that it feel once on lets it down.

I like ELF. This was the first primer I ever bough after watching a girl on YouTube, and she showed off ELF and I couldn't believe how cheap everything was! I purchased my bottle off of iHerb (which I found at the same time as ELF, dangerous). I paid about $6 or $7 USD.

The bottle is white with a clear lid and white and silver pump. If you look at the bottom you can see the little pump thing that pushes the product up. The product itself is a clear and gel like, and applies like a dream. My face is so soft! I let this sink in for a few minutes before applying any foundation.

I find it holds my foundation fairly well over the day, with only a bit of wear in tear in places like around my nose, or mouth. I really like this primer and I would gladly buy it again!

Such a bargain. I had never used a primer before using this one - I thought for the cost it would be a good starter for a beginner like me, if I didn't like it, it only cost me $6!

I love the packaging, a pumper is so easy to use and pushes the product to the top - no product goes to waste. The product itself comes out like a gel and spreads so easily over my face. It doesn't feel cakey on my face either. I have no other primer to compare this to but I love it. It has no scent and my skin hasn't had any reaction to it. I thought having a primer would make my face feel fuller but it feels very light.

Having this on my face makes applying my liquid foundation so much easier, it glides on my skin effortlessly.

For a very cheap primer, I think this is great. It has a silicone smooth texture which glides on the skin. It really does fill in the lines on my face and smoothens it out making my foundation application better. It is not the best primer out there but for its price, it's great. I love how this feels on the skin and I like how it has a pump which makes it easy to use. This is a good every day primer that won't break the bank.

This is my everyday primer I use under a cream foundation and it's good help smooths my skin without being too heavy definitely doesn't prolong wear just makes for a better canvas

This is my favourite primer for everyday use. It makes my foundation last all day long and covers my (huge) pores on my nose and forehead. It helps my foundation to not stick to dry patches around my face as well because I have quite dry skin.

I know they come with green, purple and yellow primers as well so it's such a great range but I've yet to try out the other shades.

The packaging is so great too - it has a pump but the only thing with this is that sometimes it doesn't pump out evenly so you might get a lot in one pump then next to nothing in another.

It has a very silicone-y feel to the formula and it's not that lightweight (I can definitely feel it on the skin but with other primers like the Benefit Porefessional I can't) so if you aren't into that feeling you might not like this.

Overall it's a great product to ensure your foundation is long-lasting and it's good for everyday use, and the price is one you can't really beat.