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e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50

Updated on: 22/12/2025
e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50
26
Total Ingredients
analysed
20 of 26
Skin-Safe
low risk
1 of 26
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 26
Potential Pore-Clogging
+1 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Vitamin C and Zinc. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is e.l.f. Cosmetics a good skincare brand?

US affordable makeup and skincare brand. e.l.f. Cosmetics makes products such as e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about e.l.f. Cosmetics.

Is e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50?

This product is from e.l.f. Cosmetics. See more products from e.l.f. Cosmetics.

What are the ingredients in e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50?

e.l.f. Beauty Shield Skin Shielding Primer SPF 50 contains 26 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/zinc-oxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Zinc Oxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/triethoxycaprylylsilane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Triethoxycaprylylsilane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cyclohexasiloxane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cyclohexasiloxane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a> and <a href="/ingredient/dimethicone-crosspolymer" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dimethicone Crosspolymer</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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