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!

What can I say, expect this foundation is fabulous!! I saw this on Shaaanxo's youtube (I hope I spelt it right!) and just knew I had to try it out for myself.

Provides flawless full courage like I've never experienced before in a foundation. And finally a colour that actually exactly matches my skin! It's like a match made in heaven (I'm using the shade porcelain). I have really bad acne on my chin at the moment as well as redness so it's really hard to cover but this makes my skin look great, you wouldn't even know I have problem skin. It's the raised bumps giving it away.

The bottle is way smaller than I expected it to be but you only need a little bit anyway because it's spreads out real easily. The texture is thick and creamy and is completely build-able, I found that if I'm having a bad skin day I'll add a bit more courage but It doesn't make me look cakey or fake.

When I first used It I did feel a slight tingle because of the tree tea I'm guessing but I don't feel that anymore.

It's called acne fighting so I'd expect it to help my acne and it does have some good ingredients but it doesn't help heal my acne whatsoever. But then I don't exactly mind that because it covers so well and just knowing that has those ingredients in there anyway is a big plus so it's not going to make my skin any worse.

It's easy to get the product out too :) Almost forgot, this lasts all day, but if I'm touching my face alot like I have a cold or something it will wear. It always transfers to my clothes a bit if not careful! (that's why I get fully dressed before doing my make-up).

Had to give this a try with all the buzz surrounding it and I am absolutely a fan. I have combination skin with some rosacea on my cheeks and like a flawless finish so for years i've been using moisture mists beauty cake which is good for a full coverage but I get so shiny towards the end of the day so I thought I would give this a try and for $16 including postage why not.

I purchased in ivory which is the lightest shade I think. Doing some research lots of people were saying the shades were quite dark so I went lighter than the shade I first thought I would be which was a good choice for me.

At first I thought the bottle was tiny but for the price definitely still worth it and the amount I have to use is crazy the tiniest amount covers a big area and with absolutely flawless coverage no concealer needed. I found it long lasting and I didn't get my usual shinyness towards the end of the day. I don't have a problem with acne so not sure how well it works for that.

A must try if you like a full coverage

What can I say apart from this foundation ROCKS!! I was a bit iffy about it being so cheap, and thought there was no way this foundation is going to cover anything and it would probably only last a few hours. This foundation has been the best $9 I've ever spent. It covers everything, and I mean to the point where concealer is not necessary! One layer and then go in a second time to touch up a few problem areas and voila! Perfect flawless skin. And best off all it lasts all day and doesn't break you out because of the acne fighting properties. I wouldn't say it has made any acne better but it hasn't worsened it like most foundations do! The colour range is pretty limited but there is both pink and yellow tone, and while you may not get a perfect match you can get close enough and then add bronzer to the face and/or neck. Great packaging, easy squeeze tube and it is good for travelling-no messy bottles! I use this daily and will continue to do so until it is discontinued, which hopefully never happens!

I really love this foundation, while it hasn't helped to improve my acne, I feel like the salicylic acid and tea tree in it helps to keep it from becoming worse. Since it is a foundation aimed towards acne prone skin, it has a great coverage. The texture of the foundation is thick and creamy, and a little goes a very long way. It does last a long time, but I have a bad habit of touching my face so it tends to wear off a bit.

Before trying this I was worried that it would sting around the eye area, but since it is such a small amount of salicylic acid, it isn't uncomfortable at all which is great.

I got the lightest shade I could get from the website I ordered from (beautyjoint.com) which was in Porcelain (I believe there is a lighter shade out) but it's still very dark on me, so I've tried it on it's own a few times blending it down my neck, but I generally mix it with a white foundation so it matches.

This is my favourite cheap foundation. I decided to try a lot of e.l.f products after Shaaanxo mentioned them in some of her videos. This found was my best e.l.f purchase.

It gives amazing coverage and does not feel like you have foundation caked on your face. It blends really well and it easy to build.

I apply this with my e.l.f flat head brush and find that I get perfect even coverage. I only use a pea size amount of foundation and it goes a long way.

I get dark under eye circles and red blemishes over my face and this foundation is great for reducing and covering them.

The foundation comes in a clear bottle with an easy to screw lid. Even though the bottle is small a little product goes a long way so it lasts for ages. I use this nearly everyday and it has lasted me a few months.

This is a must have product. I have the colours porcelain (my most used colour) and buff (for when I have a good tan). My skin is a fix of oily and dry and this foundation works well on it.

I thought this would of been better then it was. The lightest colour wasn't even very light, it got even darker as the day when on. Smells horrible. Coverage was good and buildable and would suit tanner skin better

This is my holy grail foundation i absolutely love it. I have 3 shades porcelain, buff and beige, you only need a small amount, i literally use a pea sized amount. It has medium coverage but you can build it up to full, smells amazing, lasts all day and has a satin / dewy finish. Best thing is its super cheap!

After searching and searching for a makeup that would help clear my skin also and apply great coverage i have finally found one!!! and its affordable!! I am very skeptical about applying makeup on my face due to my skin being bad, but after applying this foundation it helped, and covered!! i am so stoked i brought this!

This is my go to foundation. It's super easy to find it affordable, either online or in store. I really like how this foundation applies and its coverage. I also really feel it does take care of my skin. I combined this with ELFs translucent mattifying powder. Only issue I have is the lack of shade range available in most stores etc