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Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer #1
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Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer

Item 2608125

$39.00
Size:1.0 oz
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Summary

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Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer is a skincare-powered primer. Instantly blurs pores and reduces oil for a filtered, virtually poreless look.

Details

Benefits

  • All Skin Types
  • Built with pore-blurring polymer technology, this makeup primer instantly blurs pores to create a flawless filter effect.
  • The skin-loving formula combines niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help minimize the look of pores, reduce oil and shine, and hydrate skin over time.
  • Refreshing water-balm texture melts into skin with a burst of hydration, prepping skin for smooth makeup application.
  • Locks in makeup for fresh, flawless wear.
  • Dermatologist tested.
  • Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.
  • Paraben-free. Phthalate-free. Silicone-free. Oil-free.

Key Ingredients

  • Niacinamide helps reduce oil to help blur the look of pores.
  • Hyaluronic acid helps moisturize.

Research Results

  • In 4 weeks:
  • 94% showed a reduction in oil and shine*
  • 100% showed an increase in hydration.*
  • Look of pores is reduced by 11% on bare skin*
  • In 8 weeks:
  • Look of pores is reduced by 19% on bare skin and skin feels smoother**
  • *Clinical testing on 34 women after 4 weeks of product use.
  • **Clinical testing on 34 women after 8 weeks of product use.

How To Use

  • Apply a thin layer to clean moisturized skin.
  • Smooth evenly over entire face before makeup or wear alone.
  • Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup.

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Zinc Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol.

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Q&A

Showing 5 out of 7 Questions
Q
Please bring back instant perfector. There is no other pore filler that works as well. Need it back. This does nothing for my enlarged pores
Asked by Angela
Official Answer By Clinique US
We want you to love your Clinique product and are happy to share some tips for success! Apply a pea-sized amount or less to ensure a smooth canvas of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer to clean, moisturized skin. Smooth evenly over entire face (avoiding eyes) before makeup or wear alone. Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup. Even Better Pore Defying Primer instantly blurs pores for a virtually poreless look. We'd like to invite you to visit your local Ulta where a Beauty Associate would be happy to provide application tips and tricks tailored to your skin and concerns.Was this answer helpful to you
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This does not work nearly as well as the old Pore Refiner. It melts off quickly and does not cover pores well at all. What is wrong with it? Is there a trick to it. Why they discontinued the other is beyond me.
Asked by Daley
Official Answer By Clinique US
We want you to love your Clinique product and are happy to share some tips for success! Apply a thin layer of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer to clean, moisturized skin. Smooth evenly over entire face (avoiding eyes) before makeup or wear alone. Allow to dry for one minute before applying makeup.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use this product by itself like the old instant perfector?
Asked by Robin
Official Answer By Clinique US
Thank you for your great question! Yes, this primer can be used as a stand-alone product to instantly blur pores and control excess oil or under a foundation for flawless, poreless coverage. We invite you to see and feel this product at your nearest Ulta.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
This product seems not mix well with the Redness Correcting spf Creame, as this product removes the creame no matter if I apply this one first, or the cream first, bith after moisturizing. Am I doing it wrong?
Asked by Lisianna
Official Answer By Clinique US
We're so glad you asked! Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer and Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Primer are both primers so you would not want to layer them. We would recommend using only one of them for best results. After applying your primer you will want to wait 1 full minute before adding any additional makeup. We'd like to invite you to experience this formula and shade in person by stopping in-store where a Beauty Associate would be happy to provide application tips and tricks tailored to your skincare goals.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
How many times should you apply daily and weekly?
Asked by Jazzy
Official Answer By Clinique US
We are so glad you reached out for clarification. It should be applied daily after skin care and before foundation. For best results, warm a pea-sized amount of Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer between fingertips. Gently pat onto skin and allow a minute for it to set before applying foundation.Was this answer helpful to you

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Most Helpful Positive Review
Doesn't cause breakouts at least…

Annoyingly hard to distribute, i have to massage it in a lot more than other primers that just melt in. When I try to massage it in I notice clumps that just roll around on top of my skin. Eventually I smooth them out but it makes me feel like the primer is not getting distributed evenly. I haven't ...

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Most Helpful Critical Review
Not my cup of tea

Positive for product- if you are okay needing a large anount of product and wanting makeup to stick to face this is it. However. Im not looking to be photoshoot ready on the daily. When i used less product my makeup was thick looking in some places and not others. It didnt lay well over moisteruzer....

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SO SMOOTH!

Submitted 17 days ago

By EBH

From New Mexico

I'm so happy to have found this. I'm in my early 30s with sensitive, oily, acne/fungal acne-prone skin and massive pores. This looks incredible under makeup all day. So smooth! My makeup has literally never looked better. Like others mentioned, it takes some time to learn how to use it. Make sure your moisturizer is fully absorbed first. You need to really rub this primer in and let it dry completely before foundation. The only con for me is that it contains niacinamide, which my skin hates, but it hasn't caused any breakouts so far. I'll keep buying this.

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Great product

Submitted 23 days ago

By Desiree

From Destin fl

This is a great product. It is light weight scent free and has a thick consistency. Exactly what I was looking for . It blurred my large pores no problem

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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I would buy this product again and

Submitted 29 days ago

By Barbara

From Sarasota, Florida

I've used other primers and this one is fantastic

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Not bad, not geeat

Submitted 1 month ago

By Diana

From The Woodlands, Texas

Not the worst, but not the best. Will not buy again

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Too thick! Very disappointing!

Submitted 3 months ago

By Diane

From Tampa, Fl

This primer was very disappointing! It is thick and does not slide over the face like their other Primer! This one you have to work it in! It is like a paste! I was very disappointed in this Clinique Primer and returned it in exchange for the Smashbox Primer which goes on very smoothly!

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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