The beauty world can’t stop raving about it. Makeup lovers can’t stop craving about it. Yes you all guessed it right…Its the POREfessional by benefit cosmetics…
So lets get to know Mr POREfessional little more on Beauty and the Best blog 🙂
Price : USA – $30 , Australia – $52 , UK – £24.50
What Is The POREfessional ? A facial primer that can be used over or under makeup to reduce the appearance of pores and give you smoother, softer skin!
Why I need POREfessional primer ? Like moisturiser is designed to hydrate your skin, benefit primer is made to give your skin a smooth surface and mask pores. A foundation and compact alone can’t give you a flawless appearence. You need a good base / primer beneath it.
How To Apply ?
To use under makeup: Apply to clean, lightly moisturized skin. Pat on problem areas & blend with fingertips.
To use over makeup: Pat on lightly over makeup & blend.
Expert Tips : Apply a thin layer of this PRO balm to clean, lightly moisturized skin. Pat lightly from the center of the face outward with fingertips. Wait seconds, then apply makeup as usual. Skin appears smooth & even
My Experience
I stumbled upon this Porefessional primer in Sydney airport and when I swatched it on my hand, I felt such extreme softness and smoothness and I was really impressed. I wanted it ever since I saw my favourite youtube guru talking about it. The temptation kept growing stronger till one fine day I finally met POREfesional personally... So is it worth the hype or not ? Lets find out …
Number one POREfessional claim : ‘PRO balm to minimize the appearance of pores’. If you ask me I’ll shout YES ! I do have small pores at the centre of my face and this primer manages to hide them like a pro. I dab small amount on my nose chin and wherever I see pores. I’m surprised to see how my pores are virtually gone. None of the primers I had so far was able to do that. It has a great, smooth, non-oily texture, it fills my pores quickly and gives my skin a great youthful and matte finish. POREfessional is a nude-ish tinted cream, it is extremely lightweight so I don’t feel like I’ve got anything on my skin.
I’m prone to breakout easily surprisingly this one hasn’t broke me out so far. By hiding my pores without clogging them, this product gives me the perfect base.
I’ve used benefit porefessional and mac mineralized skinfinish
Staying Power : Stays on for 8 hours on my oily skin.
Price : I got for AUD $52 which is expensive but the amount of product you get lasts really long -Around 3 months even if you use it everyday.
Packaging : Comes in a travel friendly tube packaging. I always admire benefit packaging, its cute….they are also pretty amazing in naming their products!
Beauty and the Best Tips :
- Apply the POREfessional over blemishes, then blend concealer on top. It’ll keep skin looking smooth and lock the concealer in place.
- If you are in a hurry just pat POREfessional on clean moisturised skin and dust some powder. You are good to go.
Overall, it’s simply brilliant, the POREless effect lasts long, it keeps my oily areas matte for hours along with hiding a first fine line. A little goes a long way and totally worth the money !
What I Like ? 🙂
- Blends Well
- Easy To Apply
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
- Natural Looking
- Non comedogenic
- Non Greasy Or Oily
- Smooth
What I Don’t Like ? 🙁
Huge pores may need extra filling
Who Will Like It ?
- People with all Skin Types
- those who wear makeup everyday
- those with less to medium pore size
- those with Sensitive Skin
- those who are Travelling and want their makeup to stay longer
- Those with huge pores (you may need something more to cover )
- those with matured wrinkled skin.
Who Might not Like It ?
Those with acne prone and very sensitive skin.
Final Verdict : It really does what it says! I use it everyday under makeup. It last all day; no fading or peeling through the day.
Will I recommend it ? YES
My Rating : 4/5
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So what do you think about this primer ?
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awww you look so cute and your skin looks flawless. I’m so tempted to try this after reading your review!
thanks a ton sweets ! your comment made my day
Muahzz :kiss: :-*
Hi I got some of the benefit pore fessional balm and thought it was great, I have mature skin and it improved the texture and felt really smooth. I don’t know if you have experienced this but I went out with family and we had some photographs taken and on every one my cheeks looked like I had white flour on them, it must be something in the cream, has anyone else experienced this because I really love this product but if this happens everytime you have a photograph taken, it’s in the bin!!
hello Jenny ! Did you wear any foundation or powder on top of this ??? On its own this primer blends beautifully in skin. Since the cream doesn’t provide any coverage it wouldn’t be responsible for the white cast in pictures.
Please feel to contact me if you’ve any more questions.
Kisses :-* :-*
The kind of cream I need! Going to look out for this product.
definitely give it a try dear
It looks perfect and so worth giving a try, you’ve tempted me to try this product and you look lovely in the pics Shreya.
awww thanks a ton sweets … I’m sure this product won’t disappoint you at all :heart:
you look flawless 🙂 i need this now!!!
thanks a ton dear :kiss:
It looks good! I want to try this product as well. Hopefully in the near future 🙂
really great product …im sure it won’t disappoint you 🙂
U have such a smooth skin.. u dont need a primer at all.. and yes It is one of the most raved about primer and would love to try this.. 🙂
Give it a try dear ! perfect for all skin types …. I still can’t stop raving about it 😀
Kisses
M dying to buy this.. Availability is the issue..
you are right dear ! Availability is a biggg issue 🙁
ur skin look flawless…this one is my fav primer!
thanks a ton sweets
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I love this product I have been using it for months. Great review dear.
Beautetude
thanks a ton sweets , I’m glad you liked the review
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Whoa!!! You have such soft and flawless skin!!!^0^ :yes: I have not tried this ever, although Benefit has been standing in Malaysia for some time now, perhaps this should be my first time then! I am curious to know what it works for me.
It worked for me ! I’ve been using it everyday and really loved the way my skin felt after putting this on. Give it a try dear you won’t regret it for sure.
Kisses :Kiss: :Kiss:
I love this product, I use it almost everyday :-)))
xx
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Me too 🙂 🙂
Nice review! I’ve seen this product so many times, but your review is the first that I read about it. And it sounds very positive.
Nice pics!
Thanks a lot dear ! It means a lot to me … glad the my review was helpful :Kiss:
Pretty girl you are Shreya.. everyone wants it bt its unavailable here,.. nice review
You are right dear ! I wish benefit products get launched in India
Kisses
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Great Review Hun 🙂 .. It looks an Awesome Product – What Beautiful results on offer <3
Goes into my lust list 😉
Beautiful Pics – You look Adorable <3 :*
Thanks a ton doll ! That’s so sweet of you …
Kisses :heart: :heart:
Okay, I’ve made up my mind, I NEED to get my hands on this one! Thanks for the review 🙂
thanks a lot dear …That means a lot to me …I’m glad my review was helpful
xoxo
This is my HG primer… I have these horrendous pores and this makes them almost shrink and make them less visible. I love your review!
Thanks a ton sweets
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Nice Review . . . . A Like For ur Post and Have a Nice Day. . . 🙂
thank you dear 🙂
you have a very clear skin. 🙂
Awww thanks for the lovely compliment dear 🙂
Possibly every beauty tutorial I’ve seen involves this haha! I’m so glad it doesn’t break you out, definitely need to give it a try.
Lace and Lipstick Stains
You have a lovely skin dear!
This product has been on my wishlist forever…Would love to give this one a try…
Beautifully Reviewed gal 🙂
thanks a ton sweets for the lovely comment
Kisses
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What a flawless skin you have! I don’t have pore issues (thankfully) but am definitely going to recommend it someone I know who has! 😀
Thanks a ton sweets for the lovely compliment … You can skip it if you don’t have pores
Kisses
Gorgeous LOTD hun 🙂 M glad it works coz I got mine a week back…dying to use it 🙂 <3
I’m sure you will love it dear 🙂 thanks for the sweet comment :Kiss:
Excellent review dear! Now I want it!!! Big hugs doll
Love,
Coco
Thanks a ton sweets
:Kiss:
What do you need primers and makeup for? Your skin is flawless! Touchwood…u have very nice skin.
Thanks a ton dear for the lovely compliment
Kisses :* :heart:
hi there,, i would like to know why would people with acne prone skin might wouldn’t like it? because unlike your gorgeous smooth skin, mine is oily and acne prone.. 🙂
i got one as an early christmas gift and i would like to know more about it before opening and using it.. i would really appreciate your response 🙂
hello dear ! Excellent question you asked 🙂
the reason is acne prone and sensitive skin gets irritated with silicon based product like this one. The ingredient list isn’t great for such skin type. You can avoid this product till your skin gets normal.
Please feel free to contact me if you’ve any questions.
Have a lovely day and do visit us again :-* :-*
Your skin is soo flawless <3 <3 Jaw drop!!! 🙂 Any idea where can I get it online in India? I am from Chennai & we dont have sephore in here 🙁
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I’m just on a roll reading all your reviews now that i stumbled upon them… They are fab and to the point… Thanks a lot…
Again any idea is it available in mumbai?