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product_id: 343301357
title: "Acne Fighting Putty Primer, Infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Helps Prevents Future Breakouts & Helps Reduce Redness, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Preps & Primes Skin, 0.74 Oz (21g)"
brand: "e.l.f."
price: "R469"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "E.L.F."
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/343301357-acne-fighting-putty-primer-infused-with-1-8-salicylic-acid
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Vegan & cruelty-free certified 1.8% Salicylic Acid acne-fighting power Minimizes pore appearance visibly Acne Fighting Putty Primer, Infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Helps Prevents Future Breakouts & Helps Reduce Redness, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Preps & Primes Skin, 0.74 Oz (21g)

**Brand:** e.l.f.
**Price:** R469
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Clear skin, flawless canvas, zero compromises! ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Acne Fighting Putty Primer, Infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Helps Prevents Future Breakouts & Helps Reduce Redness, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Preps & Primes Skin, 0.74 Oz (21g) by e.l.f.
- **How much does it cost?** R469 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/343301357-acne-fighting-putty-primer-infused-with-1-8-salicylic-acid)

## Best For

- e.l.f. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted e.l.f. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Buh-bye Breakouts:** Infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid to prevent future blemishes and calm irritated skin.
- • **Clean & Conscious:** 100% vegan and cruelty-free, certified by Leaping Bunny & PETA—beauty with a conscience.
- • **Universal Glow-Up:** Perfect for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin types, delivering a smooth, natural finish with or without makeup.
- • **Porefection Primer:** Kaolin and Zinc work together to visibly minimize pores and reduce redness for a flawless finish.
- • **Makeup’s Best Grip:** Velvety putty formula locks in makeup all day without cakey residue or streaks.

## Overview

e.l.f. Acne Fighting Putty Primer is a lightweight, velvety primer infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin to prevent breakouts, reduce redness, and minimize pores. Designed for all skin types, especially acne-prone and oily skin, it preps your skin for long-lasting makeup or a natural, smooth bare-faced look. Vegan, cruelty-free, and highly rated, it’s the essential primer for a confident, clear complexion.

## Description

Transform your skin into a smooth canvas (with or without makeup!) while saying buh-bye to blemishes. This skin-perfecting face primer is formulated with acne-fighting ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin to draw out imperfections, minimize the appearance of pores, calm irritated skin, and prevent future breakouts. The putty’s unique, velvety formula smooths over imperfections, gripping your makeup for all-day wear or giving you an even, clear bare-faced finish.

Review: Does What It Says It Is Supposed To - Good product, I haven't had a blemish at all since using this on my nose, forehead and cheeks. It covers my pores well and keeps my skin looking smooth throughout the day. I love E.L.F. products and would recommend them to anyone, including men!!!
Review: Great product, not for noticeable or deep pores/scars - So I still use it in my daily regimen because it really does feel like it’s moisturizing. And I’ve had less breakouts since using it. It’s light feeling once you let it absorb on your skin and you don’t feel cakey or pasted on. It’s unnoticeable whether you use ONLY this and no make up on top while still hiding your pores and redness or whether you put makeup on. My only complaint which isn’t really the suppliers fault is a lot of people claiming it to help pock marks and scars as well. (Mind you mine are not very large, deep, or that noticeable) but I’m self conscious of them and feel like they are more noticeable with foundation on. I’d hoped this would help, as with all the “elf hacks” videos from other users claiming it vanishes these scars and dips(pock marks), and also an old piercing scar(that I have). it sadly does not. I’m only noting this for other potential buyers :) If you use too much of this product it leaves a weird streaky ugliness under the foundation you have to completely remove all makeup and product off your face and use way less. So use sparingly and slowly add more. Also to cover pores apply with fingers in a circular motion. The sponges and brushes absorb all product and leave streaky residue and do not fill pores. So use clean fingers. Overall it’s a great product and does what it claims too and helps with pores. Not heavy/ cakey, greasy or gross and no unpleasant smell. I love the fact that I’ve had next to NO breakouts using this as well.

## Features

- HELPS PREVENT FUTURE BREAKOUTS: Transform your skin into a smooth canvas while saying buh-bye to blemishes with e.l.f. Acne Fighting Putty Primer! This skin-perfecting makeup primer is formulated with acne-fighting ingredients to prevent future breakouts while smoothing over pores and imperfections for a flawless & even complexion.
- ACNE FIGHTING INGREDIENTS: Our ultimate skin perfecting primer is infused with 1.8% Salicylic Acid, Zinc, and Kaolin, to draw out imperfections, minimize the appearance of pores, calm irritated skin, reduce redness, control oil, and prevent future breakouts.
- GRIPS MAKEUP ALL DAY: The putty’s unique, velvety formula applies clear, and smooths over imperfections, gripping your makeup for all-day wear or giving you an even, clear bare-faced natural finish.
- FOR EVERYONE: Great for acne-prone, combination, and oily skin. Use our Putty Primer Applicator for easy and hygienic putty primer application.
- VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE: e.l.f. stands with every eye, lip, face, paw and fin. Proudly vegan, e.l.f. is double-certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny & PETA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0985DXD1Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,290 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #18 in Foundation Primers |
| Brand | e.l.f. |
| Brand Name | e.l.f. |
| Container Type | Jar |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,131 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Natural |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00609332859098 |
| Item Dimensions | 0.91 x 2.56 x 4.09 inches |
| Item Form | Putty |
| Item Type Name | Putty Primer |
| Item Volume | 21.87 ml |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Manufacturer | e.l.f. Cosmetics |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 85909 |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Vegan |
| Material Type Free | Cruelty-free |
| Model Number | 85910 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Information | Jar |
| Package Type Name | Palette |
| Product Benefits | Anti-Aging, Oil Control, Pore Treatment, Redness Reduction, Smoothening |
| Skin Tone | All |
| Skin Type | All |
| Specialty | Cruelty Free, Vegan |
| UPC | 609332859098 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** e.l.f.
- **Item Form:** Putty
- **Package Information:** Jar
- **Product Benefits:** Anti-Aging, Oil Control, Pore Treatment, Redness Reduction, Smoothening
- **Skin Type:** All

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does What It Says It Is Supposed To
*by K***N on June 27, 2026*

Good product, I haven't had a blemish at all since using this on my nose, forehead and cheeks. It covers my pores well and keeps my skin looking smooth throughout the day. I love E.L.F. products and would recommend them to anyone, including men!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, not for noticeable or deep pores/scars
*by A***A on December 28, 2021*

So I still use it in my daily regimen because it really does feel like it’s moisturizing. And I’ve had less breakouts since using it. It’s light feeling once you let it absorb on your skin and you don’t feel cakey or pasted on. It’s unnoticeable whether you use ONLY this and no make up on top while still hiding your pores and redness or whether you put makeup on. My only complaint which isn’t really the suppliers fault is a lot of people claiming it to help pock marks and scars as well. (Mind you mine are not very large, deep, or that noticeable) but I’m self conscious of them and feel like they are more noticeable with foundation on. I’d hoped this would help, as with all the “elf hacks” videos from other users claiming it vanishes these scars and dips(pock marks), and also an old piercing scar(that I have). it sadly does not. I’m only noting this for other potential buyers :) If you use too much of this product it leaves a weird streaky ugliness under the foundation you have to completely remove all makeup and product off your face and use way less. So use sparingly and slowly add more. Also to cover pores apply with fingers in a circular motion. The sponges and brushes absorb all product and leave streaky residue and do not fill pores. So use clean fingers. Overall it’s a great product and does what it claims too and helps with pores. Not heavy/ cakey, greasy or gross and no unpleasant smell. I love the fact that I’ve had next to NO breakouts using this as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE holy grail for everyday makeup
*by S***A on June 2, 2026*

This is my holy grail makeup product. It is the ONLY thing that has successfully stopped makeup from clogging my pores and causing breakouts. It is easy to use, the pigment is buildable, and underneath a liquid foundation, it is a dream. I hope they never change the formula or style of this. As a note: This doesn’t have nearly the same grip power as the other famous Elf primer. It isn’t the longest-wear without a good foundation/powder/setting spray combo. I use this for everything from no-makeup days to long distance runs in the heat and have no problem. I have only had problems when trying to use this with a super matte, total-coverage foundation.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-11*