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Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 130.
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Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer
Product Details |
$37.00
Prime and perfect skin with a vital, multi-tasking step to make the most of your makeup.
Product Details
$37.00
$37.00
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Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer, is a silky, lightweight, universal primer that instantly perfects the look of skin. Creating the perfect canvas to enhance the look and wear of your makeup, Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer smoothes uneven texture and diminishes the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, while imparting skin with a moisturized and radiant glow.

Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer is oil-free and non-comedogenic; the product blends smoothly into skin and is designed for all skin types and tones. Featuring a triple blurring complex with light-diffusing technology, it immediately blurs fine lines and pores and evens the look of the skin, to create a flawless backdrop for makeup application. The formula includes a precise balance of emollients and special oils that improve the longevity and performance of foundation to keep makeup looking as fresh all day.

In addition to creating an even-toned, retouched appearance, Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer provides impressive skincare benefits. It includes time-release skin balancing technology that helps control shine and maintain moisture, while hollow silica beads absorb oil for a shine-free complexion.
95%
of women agreed that the texture of their skin was improved.1
91%
of women agreed that their skin tone was more even.1
90%
of women agreed that their skin was instantly smoothed.2
86%
of women agreed the primer instantly blurred imperfections and provided a retouched effect.2
85%
of women agreed the primer reduced the appearance of lines, wrinkles and pores.2
Triple Blurring Complex
Triple Blurring Complex

A blend of soft focus, light-diffusing ingredients that work to instantly smooth and perfect the look of skin by minimizing the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Time-Release Skin Balancing Technology
Time-Release Skin Balancing Technology

A unique complex of hyaluronic acid and botanical extracts fill lines and add moisture, while hollow silica beads help absorb oil for a shine-free look and all day comfort.

Longwear Polymers
Longwear Polymers

A precise balance of emollients that adhere to the skin extending foundation and makeup wear.

1
Apply a thin layer of primer evenly over your face and under the jawline. The effect will be instant as your skin will appear smoother, your pores smaller, and your fine lines less visible.
2
Allow the primer to set for 10 seconds.
3
Apply your foundation as you normally would.
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Pricey It’s just like other primers on the market, more expensive
Date published: 2022-12-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great primer! Primer makes my face feel like silk and makeup stays on longer!!!!
Date published: 2022-11-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New find! Will buy again! This was new to me but I love it! Feels great going on my skin and then my foundation on top looks flawless. Especially use this on my nose with large pores and the foundation does not sink in.
Date published: 2022-06-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfection Glides on smooth, not greasy or clumpy. I have large pores on my nose and doesn't fill them in like other primers. Now my foundation works to perfection. Nothing else compares. Must Have!
Date published: 2022-05-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from It’s Good!!! I really like it a lot. My foundation goes on much more smoothly
Date published: 2022-03-16
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Is the Flawless Start Instant perfector, the flesh colored one, non-antioxident, discontinued?

Asked by: Tra66
Thank you for getting in touch with Elizabeth Arden! We are sorry your favorite product is no longer available. Decisions to discontinue or introduce a product are made in response to consumer preferences and purchasing patterns. However, we would be more than glad to help you find a similar product! Feel free to initiate a LiveChat conversation with us at ElizabethArden.com or TEXT us at 1-954-613-6983, we can also be reached by phone calls at 855 289 6405. Our Customer Care team is available 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM EST.
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2023-03-07

Is it expected to be back in stock soon

Asked by: CABC
Thank you for getting in touch with Elizabeth Arden! Our apologies this product will be back in stock between 2-3 weeks.
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2023-01-20

Is fragrance an ingredient?

Asked by: BetJ
Thank you for getting in touch with Elizabeth Arden! This product does not contain a strong scent as part of the ingredient list, we can almost say is a fragrance free product.
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2023-01-17

Can you wear this alone? Or must you wear foundation?

Asked by: Baby Rae
Yes, it could be worn alone but its main purpose is to prepare your face to give a flawless look to your makeup! We hope that you find this information helpful! If you have additional questions or concerns feel free to initiate a LiveChat conversation with us at ElizabethArden.com, we can also be reached by phone calls at 1-855-289-6405. Our Customer Care team is available Monday through Friday, from 10 AM – 7 PMEST. Gratefully,
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2022-09-05

Before or after sunscreen?

Asked by: SPF50
Dear customer, this goes before the sunscreen. We hope that you find this information helpful! If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us online through LiveChat. Our Customer Care team is available 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM EST.
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2022-11-14

I use the ceramide day cream. Do I use the flawless start primer over that? Or is it = Use one and not the other? Thank you. Vicky

Asked by: Trout
Dear customer, we advise you to use first the primer and after that the day cream.
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2021-11-17

Is this a water based primer

Asked by: Betrice
Dear Customer, this product is not water-based.
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2021-11-15

Is this non comedogenic???

Asked by: cgray210
Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer is oil-free and non-comedogenic; the product blends smoothly into skin and is designed for all skin types and tones. Featuring a triple blurring complex with light-diffusing technology, it immediately blurs fine lines and pores and evens the look of the skin, to create a flawless backdrop for makeup application. The formula includes a precise balance of emollients and special oils that improve the longevity and performance of the foundation to keep makeup looking fresh all day. We hope that you find this information helpful! If you have additional questions or concerns feel free to initiate a LiveChat conversation with us at ElizabethArden.com, we can also be reached by phone calls at 1-855-289-6405. Our Customer Care team is available Monday through Friday, from 10 AM – 7 PM EST. Best regards,
Answered by: ElizabethArden
Date published: 2021-10-07
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  1. 1Based on a US home use consumer study of 110 women ages 30-55 after 2 weeks of use.
  2. 2 Based on a US home use consumer study of 110 women ages 30-55 after 15 minutes of wear.