Even Better™ Pore Defying Primer, 30ml
Product code: T237488F
A makeup-perfecting, skincare-powered face primer without silicone. Instantly blurs pores and reduces oil for a filtered, virtually poreless look. Packed with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. For Very Dry to Dry, Dry Combination, Combination Oily, Oily skin types. Built with pore-blurring polymer technology, this makeup primer blurs the look of pores to create an instant filter effect. The skin-loving formula combines niacinamide helps reduce oil to help blur the look of pores and hyaluronic acid helps to moisturise. This works to help minimise the look of pores, reduce oil and shine, and hydrate skin. 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.
Clinique
Even Better™ Pore Defying Primer, 30ml
£32
£10.67 per 10ml
Reviews (61)
would always buy clique good name
Yes, I recommend this
clique always good quality and on offer so good buy
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Smooth and toned.
Yes, I recommend this
I have noticed a considerable improvement in the condition of my skin . Much more toned and pores less visible .
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Great base for foundation
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I've been using this under my even better foundation. A small amount goes a long way. You just have to be careful to gently tap into the skin. I use it on my t-zone only. I'll sometimes use it even without foundation in the summer when I want bare skin and it just makes my skin look nicer
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It came out of the tube like play doh
No, I don't recommend this
I wouldn't bother with this it's expensive and doesn't work
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Disappointed
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I bought this expecting it to be very good as I have many other Clinique products that I love. However, I am very disappointed as it comes out the tube like thick vaseline and even after consulting a Clinique counter assistant, who told me to use a tiny drop, it still makes my foundation look strange . Come on Clinique make this better . I do not recommend this product
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Really disappointed!
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I purchased this product a couple of months ago and I'm really disappointed in it. The previous definer 'INSTANT PERFECTOR INVISIBLE DEEP' was a far superior product and seemed to work its magic straight away..... I loved it!! Why Clinique felt it necessary to change a product that appears to have suited women for years, is beyond me. Although reviews on this site are mainly positive, elsewhere this is not the case. Sorry, but I shan't be purchasing this product again.
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Absolute garbage of a duct - do not waste your money
Originally posted on Clinique UK
Very disappointed to find that Pore Refining Solutions has been discontinued from your inventory. Pore Defying Primer is definitely not a replacement for it and is absolute garbagem what a waste of money. Why in the world would you discontinue such a great product as Pore Refining Solutions and try to replace it with this? I'll bet you never had a complaint with Pore Refining Solutions, but you have many discontent customers such as I with this new Pore Defying Primer. This Pore Defying Primer does not perform like Pore Refining Solution, which I have used for over 20 years. Please bring back the original Pore Refining Solution product.
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Feels nice but goes 'bitty'
Originally posted on Clinique UK
Feels lovely on its own & makes my skin look smoother, however, if I put foundation or cc cream on top it clumps into tiny bits and feels awful. If it would not react with the foundations/cc creams I get (which are also Clinique) it would be great.
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Perfect Primer
Yes, I recommend this
Perfect for oily skin would purchase this primer every time
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Turns into lumps
No, I don't recommend this
As soon as applied, it turns into lumps or fragments of white. The more you try to smooth it out the more fragmented it gets, and the fragments fall off your face. It's the second tube i have tried so it must be a general problem not confined to one tube. A pity that the older Clinique pore refining produce was discontinued as that worked.
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Claggy and ruins my foundation base
Originally posted on clinique.co.uk
No, I don't recommend this
I was really disappointed with this primer. I swapped from another brand as I like your moisturisers but found this primer didn't go on well, clumped when I applied foundation and made my fine lines look worse! Plus made my skin feel dry when I had makeup on. Not impressed and feel I've wasted money.
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10 March 2026
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Claggy and ruins my foundation base
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I was really disappointed with this primer. I swapped from another brand as I like your moisturisers but found this primer didn't go on well, clumped when I applied foundation and made my fine lines look worse! Plus made my skin feel dry when I had makeup on. Not impressed and feel I've wasted money.
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Great primer!
Originally posted on clinique.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I've been using this primer for the past couple weeks - it really blurs my pores, and my skin is hydrated and even when applying foundation. Really like the texture on the skin too!
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Great primer!
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I've been using this primer for the past couple weeks - it really blurs my pores, and my skin is hydrated and even when applying foundation. Really like the texture on the skin too!
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Nice Primer
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I have been testing out this primer for a few weeks now, and loving it under my foundation, melts in to the skin and doesn't leave it greasy! love the Even Better range.
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Lovely product!
Originally posted on Clinique UK
Really loved the texture of it and helped reduce my pores under my make up!
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Great primer for all my skin needs!
Originally posted on clinique.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I have been trying this primer for the first time over the past couple of weeks and I love it! Having an oily/combination skin type the niacinamide definitely is key in helping my makeup stay in place all day, but the hyaluronic acid keeps me from looking dry. It blends lovely and sits great under my foundation, and minimizes my pores which is a must for me! Would 100% recommend.
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Great primer for all my skin needs!
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I have been trying this primer for the first time over the past couple of weeks and I love it! Having an oily/combination skin type the niacinamide definitely is key in helping my makeup stay in place all day, but the hyaluronic acid keeps me from looking dry. It blends lovely and sits great under my foundation, and minimizes my pores which is a must for me! Would 100% recommend.
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Super smooth!
Originally posted on Clinique UK
I love this primer, it a really super smooth texture which blends beautifully onto this skin. It sits really nicely underneath my foundation and helps it to stay on longer.
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A great primer!
Originally posted on clinique.co.uk
Yes, I recommend this
I was keen to try this primer as large pores has always been an issue for me and i was curious to try it as it has niacinamide in it! I wouldn't say i have a completely poreless look after using but it is a great primer that is sticky so that i really felt my makeup clung better on my skin than it usually does with other primers and lasted well through out the day!!
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