Pore Filling Primer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 193 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Pore Filling Primer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Makeup, r/MakeupAddiction, r/beauty, r/Rosacea, r/BeautyAddiction. Top-rated brands include Tarte (4.7/5), ELF (4.3/5), e.l.f. (4.4/5).
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Reviews193
Subreddits14
Posts44
Brands57
Products88
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#1
Tarte
4.7
(14)
"The tarte timeless smoothing primer ... are amazing."
"Tarte timeless smoothing primer hands down. I will use a gripping primer all over my face and then the Tarte primer in my problem areas to fill in pores! Highly recommend"
"Tarte’s timeless smoothing primer is the most amazing primer EVER. 10/10 recommend"
"The Tarte primer is the best for pores."
"I love Tarte timeless and touch in sol no poreblem primer."
"The tarte primer balm! It comes in a compact and works amazingly."
"Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer. The best!"
"Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer that comes in the jar."
"I’ve had good results with the Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer."
"Tarte Poreless Primer! I have oily skin and live in south Texas."
#2
ELF
4.3
(15)
"Elf's Poreless Primer... are fantastic."
"This one works well for me, it has a completely natural but 'refined' finish and I use it alone as I don't wear foundation commonly."
"Elf poreless primer is great! I have sensitive dry skin that's prone to breakouts."
"Elf Poreless Putty Primer is the best for me."
"I would recommend having a look at the elf primers. They always work well in my experience."
"Elf poreless putty primer. sooooo good"
"Actually the ELF hydrating primer is good and it’s $6!"
"ELF putty primer
Luxury.........TATCHA the Silk Canvas"
"Ive had good results with the Elf putty primer..."
"I like Elf poreless putty personally but all the suggestions so far are decent!"
#3
e.l.f.
4.4
(14)
"Imo the elf poreless putty primer is literally a better and wayyy cheaper version of the tatcha silk canvas primer"
"The elf putty primer is amazing for filling in pores!"
"Try the ELF poreless putty primer. You'll love it i promise xx"
"The Elf putty primer is incredible for porefilling."
"The ELF Poreless Putty primer is my holy grail for sure!"
"Honestly, the ELF poreless putty primer is amazing."
"I've also heard that the e.l.f. poreless putty primer is an affordable dupe for it."
"Hi I don't know if it's fungal safe but i use elf pourless putty primer. It has never caused any issues with my sensitive skin."
"Elf Poreless Putty Primer works well for my dry skin."
"Try the elf poreless putty primer!"
#4
Benefit
4.4
(14)
"I'm a huge fan of Benefit's Porefessional Primer."
"Benefit Pearl Primer changed my life!"
"Benefit porefessional (same deal. They have one thatll cover you if youre oily, dry, dull etc)"
"I received the Benefit Pore Professional... and have been LOVING it."
"Porefessional is AMAZING !! You can buy it at sephora or ultra."
"Benefit Porefessional or Wet N Wild Photofocus Primer."
"I like Benefit Porefessional, however it doesn’t layer super well with all foundations."
"Benefit POREfessional"
"I love Benefit’s pore professional primer."
"I do enjoy the benefit porefessional."
#5
NYX
3.8
(13)
"My absolute favorite is NYX pore filling primer."
"NYX studio perfect photo loving primer (the clear one) is my holy grail."
"I find that the Nyx Marshmallow Primer actually does a better job than the actual pore filler primer."
"I use the NYX pore filler and always go back to it."
"As for primer I can suggest Nyx pore filler (in white packaging) and as for foundation Kat Von D is quite good 👌🏻"
"Nyx pore filler it’s good and inexpensive"
"Nyx hydrating primer it comes in a blue bottle around $7 it’s really good!"
"Surprised Nyx Angel Veil isn't on here yet."
"I have found NYX Pore Filler is the only primer that I really like."
"The Nyx one that comes on the white tube, is my favorite"
#6
Tatcha
4.4
(10)
"I love the one from Tatcha (Silk Canvas). It'll set you back though."
"I'd say its would be beneficial to you to invest in... the Tatcha silk canvas primer."
"Tatcha silk canvas primer. Sooo amazing and my sensitive skin loves it."
"Tatcha silk canvas, manages to blur out my eczema."
"Tatcha's silk canvas works well as a pore filling primer for my dry skin."
"Tatcha silk canvas. Either the putty style one or the liquid."
"I would say the tatcha silk primer, e.l.f poreless putty primer and the bobbi brown vitamin enriched face base."
"Tatcha Silk Canvas is a clean beauty product, which are generally free of parabens, sulfates, etc."
"I really like the tatcha silk canvas for giving a smooth surface."
"I feel like I see a lot of beauty gurus using the tatcha silk canvas primer."
#7
Smashbox
4.3
(10)
"I’ve been using Smashbox Photo Finish for years and love it"
"For the extra $, Smashbox photo is totally worth it."
"I love smashbox photo finish primer (theres one for every skin type and concern)"
"I love the Smashbox primers!"
"Smash box photo finish is where it’s at."
"I think the smash box one would be somewhat moisturizing for you."
"Try Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water."
"...topped with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer."
"Topped with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer."
"I broke out while using Smash box's photo finish primer."
#8
The Ordinary
4.4
(9)
"The Ordinary for sure!!! I prefer it over every expensive primer Ulta and Sephora have to offer."
"Try The Ordinary's High Spreadability Fluid Primer. Its my HG and I get super oily."
"I use TO azelaic acid as my primer. It has silicone in and seems to make my skin so matte and flawless."
"I started using the Niacinamide + Zinc serum from The Ordinary a few weeks ago and it’s made a huge difference."
"Its very smoothing and silicone-Y, but I wouldn't say it gives a glowy base."
"The ordinary peeling solution is good for minimizing pores with a thick moisturizer after"
"The Ordinary High Adherence primer is the only silicone based primer that doesn't make my skin rage."
"I swear by this combo."
"Love the ordinary primers and the price too."
#9
Touch in Sol
4.6
(8)
"Touch in sol no poreblem"
"I love the no poreblem from touch in sol."
"The Touch in Sol serum primer is muah!"
"No poreblem primer is my HG pore-filler."
"It’s the first pore-filling primer that didn’t make me itch."
"Touch in Sol pores no more, the Elf pink bottle & the putty primer are my go to’s."
"I've liked the No Poreblem Primers from Boxy Charm."
"I got the Touch in Sol poreless primer in a BoxyCharm box a few months back and love it."
#10
Dr. Brandt
4.8
(5)
"Dr Brandt’s is really good, especially if you have oily skin!"
"This is a godsend!"
"I recently got the Dr. Brandt one and...dang it. I love it."
"The dr. Brandt might be a good go for you. I loved that primer."
"I think dr Brandt pore no more pore refiner primer is similar to benefit porefessional."
#11
Clarins
4.8
(4)
"Im definitely a fan of the clarins brand."
"Clarins Skin Illusion foundation is fantastic too."
"Yeah Clarins is the shit."
"Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch"
#12
Urban Decay
4.3
(4)
"UD optical illusion! I’ve repurchased several times because nothing else compares."
"Urban Decay's Optical Illusion primer works really well for me."
"I love Urban Decay's Optical Illusion and Benefit Professional best."
"Urban decay optical illusion."
#13
Hourglass
4.0
(4)
"My favorites are the hourglass veil primer and the tatcha silk canvas."
"Hourglass mineral veil primer is my favorite and doesn’t irritate at all."
"Hourglass is the only one I can see and feel a serious difference."
"Hourglass, but it’s just so expensive that I have to debate with myself every time before using it"
#14
Hylamide
5.0
(3)
"Listen, Hylamide HA blur!!! It has hyaluronic acid in it, and it’s the best thing ever for me."
"Hylamide HA blur is the best!!! Highly highly recommended."
"Hylamide HA Blur is the best."
#15
Revlon
5.0
(3)
"The Revlon Pore Filling primer is the BOMB!!"
"💯 revlon photoready pore perfecting primer. It’s my HG."
"Revlon has a new primer I've been loving for filling in my pores."
#16
Milk Makeup
5.0
(3)
"Milk Hydro Grip is my go-to primer, appears to be FA safe!"
"I have had great luck with the MILK make up hydrogrip primer."
"Recently I've become obsessed with Milk Makeup's Blur Stick."
#17
Maybelline
4.7
(3)
"Maybelline baby skin pore eraser ALL THE WAY and it’s drugstore 🥰"
"My favorite primer that pills the least is the Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser."
"Maybeline baby skin works for me."
#18
Clinique
4.3
(3)
"I really like Clinique's Pore Refining Solutions Instant Corrector."
"What I found works for me is a combo of Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector topped with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer."
"What I found works for me is a combo of Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector topped with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer."
#19
Make Up For Ever
4.0
(3)
"I like the make up for ever smoothing primer."
"Makeup forever smoothing primer!! I had the same issue with porefessional."
"Have you tried Make Up For Ever Smoothing primer? I really like that one."
#20
Innisfree
5.0
(2)
"Nothing better than the innisfree no sebum primer."
"The innisfree no sebum primer is a godsend."
#21
Becca
3.3
(3)
"You should try Becca Ever Matte Poreless perfecting primer."
"Becca Ever Matte primer."
"I do not recommend it especially for dry skin."
#22
J.One
4.5
(2)
"J.One jelly pack"
"J.One jelly pack (white bottle) or Maybelline baby skin primer"
#23
Perricone MD
4.5
(2)
"Perricone MD Instant Blur, and Becca Under eye Primer, have been my holy grails."
"I've only found that the Perricone MD Instant Blur primer works on me, not much else has."
#24
L'Oreal
4.5
(2)
"My HG is L’Oréal’s Magic Perfecting Base."
"It’s the only thing that’s worked for me that doesn’t break the bank."
#25
Il Makiage
4.5
(2)
"I posted before elsewhere here but in love with the Il Makiage poreless primer."
"Il Makiage has a good one that’s like clear/matte finish."
#26
L’Oréal
4.5
(2)
"Miracle blur by Loreal is my favorite go too for that."
"I use one from L’Oréal, I can’t remember the name... but it comes in a clear pot, and it’s pink in color. It’s called something Magic."
#27
YSL
4.0
(2)
"YSL touch eclat, Tatcha silk, or for drugstore Maybelline baby skin."
"YSL touché eclat blurring primer possibly."
#28
CoTZ
4.0
(2)
"CoTZ Prime and Protect is an excellent product."
"I use COTZ Face Prime and Protect SPF 40 PA +++."
#29
Too Faced
4.0
(2)
"Too Faced Primed & Poreless."
"Too faced primed and poreless!"
#30
Cover FX
4.0
(2)
"Have you tried the Cover FX Blurring Primer? It's a little pricey but you only need a pea sized amount."
"Cover fx blurring primer is really good."
#31
Bare Minerals
3.5
(2)
"I use Bare Minerals Prime Time. I have not used anything else so I do not have a comparison, but I like it."
"I’ve used the Bare Minerals one and it was okay."
#32
Paula’s Choice
5.0
(1)
"Try Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliate. You won’t need to blur anything."
#33
Revolution
5.0
(1)
"Revolution’s massive blur stick is so nice."
#34
Hello FAB
5.0
(1)
"I have similar skin to yours (dry, sensitive, eczema - yay us) and I use the Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Primer."
#35
MILK
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been loving the MILK Hydro Grip primer!"
#36
The Body Shop
4.0
(1)
"You can use it as a primer and then put something else... But so far I've only been using it."
#37
W7
4.0
(1)
"W7 angel balm"
#38
Herbivore
4.0
(1)
"I’d def recommend you try herbivores "Blue tansy" face mask, it really calms the skin down, and helps tighten pores."
#39
Trinity
4.0
(1)
"I love the Trinity miracle blur but it's hard to find irl to swatch in the US unless yr in NY"
#40
Wet n Wild
4.0
(1)
"I like the Wet n Wild Impossible Silicone-Free"
#41
Inglot
4.0
(1)
"Inglot HD correcting primer in green."
#42
MAC Skin Base Visage
4.0
(1)
"I also like the MAC skin base visage."
#43
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
4.0
(1)
"The Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen is really good and does a good job at blurring my imperfections and pores!"
#44
Maybelline Baby Skin
4.0
(1)
"Maybeline baby skin works for me."
#45
Bioderma
4.0
(1)
"I use one that is not a primer but it is the best I have found and I have used it for years."
#46
Honest Beauty
4.0
(1)
"I have eczema on my face and have been having really good results from the Honest Beauty primer!!"
#47
Soap and Glory
4.0
(1)
"I use the fab pore oil control serum by soap and glory which I use as a primer."
#48
Golden Rose
4.0
(1)
"I use Golden Rose's Mattyfing and Poreless primer, it works pretty good for my combo skin."
#49
L'Oréal
4.0
(1)
"The L’Oréal magic perfecting makeup base - comes in a little pot."
#50
Laura Geller
4.0
(1)
"But try Laura Geller Spackle."
#51
Hard Candy
4.0
(1)
"Hard Candy makes a silicone free pore primer - very in expensive too"
#52
La Neige
4.0
(1)
"The mini pore blurring tightener from La Neige is awesome for this!"
#53
Embryolisse
4.0
(1)
"It’s not technically a primer, but Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentré is my favorite for smoothing skin out under makeup!"
#54
Pixi
4.0
(1)
"I’m pretty happy with Pixi Flawless & Poreless primer, it’s a wee bit pricey but it’s pretty good on my skin and fills in the pores on my cheeks."
#55
Sephora
3.0
(1)
"I’d pick one from Sephora to be able to count on the return policy and you could get two samples of other primers while you’re there too"
#56
Tatcha Silk Canvas
3.0
(1)
"I prefer the liquid silk canvas and that seems to be better."
#57
NYX Pore Filler
2.0
(1)
"While it’s cheap, I wouldn’t recommend."
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