How to Choose the Best Benefit POREfessional Primer for Your Skin Type
Isobel is a skincare obsessed Piscean hailing from Byron Bay. She studied law and journalism in Brisbane before moving to Sydney where she’s now living by the beach in Bondi. She’s worked as a Beauty Writer for BEAUTYcrew, a Digital Content Editor for Marie Claire and InStyle, and her words have appeared in Vogue, Gritty Pretty, ELLE, Women’s Health - and of course here - at Adore Beauty.
We get it: primer probably isn’t the most exciting thing in your glam stash. But it’s a key beauty buy that’ll prep your skin for foundation and ensure your look lasts.
‘Cause after all, who wants to spend heaps of time blending base to perfection if it’s going to look less than lovely within hours?
If you’re on the hunt for an excellent new primer, you might want to consider something from the bestselling Benefit POREfessional Primer range. This range contains a slew of different primers, so there’s a Benefit POREfessional product for every skin type and concern.
As far as primers go, Benefit products are also rather delightful to use, thanks to the easy-to-apply formulas and cheerful packaging.
How to use Benefit POREfessional Primers
If you’re researching how to apply Benefit primers, you’ve come to the right place. Like other products from the Benefit Cosmetics collection, the primers couldn’t be more user-friendly.
Begin by cleansing your skin, gently patting it dry, and moisturising. Then take a pea-sized amount of primer and apply it to your face with a gentle patting motion.
But does Benefit POREfessional clog pores? Well the Benefit POREfessional range works to minimise pores without clogging them.
And as with any makeup product, it’s always a good idea to ensure you properly remove primer from your face at the end of the day to care for your skin.
Now, discover which is the best Benefit primer for you
The original primer in the Benefit POREfessional range, this skin-perfecting balm has become legendary due to its ability to mattify and improve the appearance of skin texture. The Silicone formula ‘fills in’ pores to create a smooth canvas for the rest of your base products. Although it’s mattifying and oil-free, Benefit The POREfessional Primer contains Vitamin E to nourish the skin, so it won’t dry you out. If you want to reduce shine even more, you can also dab this one on top of your makeup. It’s suitable for all skin types but particularly benefits oily skin with its mattifying action.
An illuminating primer to give dull complexions a glow-up
If you feel your skin could do with some extra luminosity, this radiant-finish primer is a goodie to try. Inspired by the OG Benefit The POREfessional Primer, spin-off Benefit POREfessional Pearl Primer contains all the benefits of its prototype along with soft, pearly-pink pigments. Sounds rather pretty, right? Well, it is! Designed to flatter all skin tones, this glow-inducing buy takes lacklustre skin from dreary to dreamy within seconds.
A mattifying primer that works wonders on oily skin
If you want to control excess shine, lightweight Benefit POREfessional Matte Rescue Primer is a brilliant option. Its matte-finish formula is suitable for all skin types but particularly fab with excess oil, visible pores, or uneven texture. If you’re going foundation-free, you can also wear this one on its own to mattify your complexion.
A moisturising primer to combat dry skin
We’re calling it: we think Benefit The POREfessional Hydrate Primer is the best Benefit primer for dry skin. In a nutshell, it has the same pore-minimising effects of Benefit The POREfessional Primer. But this version is boosted with a dose of skin-loving ingredients, like Hyaluronic Acid and Shea Butter, to combat dryness. Although the formula is hydrating, it’s also lightweight and oil-free so won’t leave skin feeling greasy. That’s a win-win in our books.
A light-reflecting primer for brightening lacklustre skin
If you feel you have a lacklustre complexion, you might already know that dullness and dryness often go hand-in-hand. A two-pronged approach that targets thirsty skin while adding some cosmetic glow is a solid plan of attack. Clever Benefit That Gal brightening face primer does both in one go! Soothing and hydrating ingredients such as Raspberry, Chamomile, and Sweet Almond boost moisture levels while light-reflecting pigments add radiance.
Benefit POREfessional Primers have earned cult status in the beauty world because they do exactly what the packaging promises. In other words, they really work.
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