e.l.f Studio Acne Fighting Foundation Review

I purchased this online from eyeslipsface.com when they had a recent 50% off sale, so picked this up for the ridiculously low price of $3 in the shade 'Beige'. I had previously seen Shaaanxo use it in a tutorial and it looked amazing, plus I was tempted by the thought of a more affordable alternative to my much loved Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions foundation for my oily, acne-prone skin.

The packaging for e.l.f.'s Studio Acne Fighting Foundation is actually really similar to that of Clinique - a plastic bottle with large, screw on cap. I really like this style of packaging for liquid foundation for several reasons; it allows you to see how much product you have left, it's a good size and shape for storage and travel, the cap is secure enough that it won't come loose within a bag and the nozzle is perfect for dispensing as much or as little product as you like.

This foundation is specifically formulated to fight acne and because of the ingredients used it does have a slight smell similar to that of the e.l.f. zit zapper, which may be the camphor, but it isn't strong or unpleasant.

The formula itself is amaaazzzing, thick and creamy. I applied it after priming with e.l.f.'s tone-adjusting mineral primer using a flat-topped kabuki brush to buff it into my skin. I found this method gave the most even finish due to the formula being so thick. A small amount of product gave me full coverage which really did disguise redness, blemishes and uneven skintone. The finish itself was natural and after setting it with powder and setting spray it lasted all day.

I can't judge to whether it helped prevent or treat acne as I normally use acne-fighting products as part of my usual skincare routine, but it didn't break my skin out which is a definate bonus!

I am SUPER impressed with this foundation, so much so that it will most likely replace my beloved Clinique as my go-to on days where I want more full coverage foundation. This is such an amazing price, and I highly highly recommend it!