Key ingredients
4.4/5
Benefit's POREfessional is a cult balm primer that makes pores look smaller and keeps shine in check.
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The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer
$35.95
Benefit's POREfessional is a cult balm primer that makes pores look smaller and keeps shine in check. Foundation sits smoother on top and lasts longer on oily areas like the nose.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
This face primer is a pore blurring.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula is a pore blurring.
The verdict
This face primer suits large pores and shine.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Milk Makeup, Lancôme, e.l.f., Smashbox, Too Faced, and MAC). Compare best for, format, finish, skin/undertone, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large pores and shine | Grip with hydration | Smooth, polished long wear | Long wear for less | Pores and fine lines | Priming, setting, and refreshing | Redness under foundation |
| Format | Balm | Gel | Gel cream | Gel | Gel cream | Spray | Lotion |
| Finish | Matte | Dewy | Soft matte | Natural | Smooth | Dewy | Radiant |
| Skin / undertone | Oily, combination | Normal, dry | All skin types | All skin types | All skin types | Dry, normal | Normal, dry |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Pore blurring · Cult pick | 12-hour grip · Hyaluronic acid | Oil-free · Silky | Gripping · Hydrating | Blurring · Artist pick | Coconut water · Three-in-one | Redness · Radiance |
| $ / size | $35.95 | $20.00 | $33.75 | $11.00 | $13.60 | $32.00 | $27.00 |
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FAQ
Who is The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer best for?
Benefit's POREfessional is a cult balm primer that makes pores look smaller and keeps shine in check. Foundation sits smoother on top and lasts longer on oily areas like the nose.
How did Edyt Beauty score this face primer?
Edyt Beauty rates The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks The POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Milk Makeup, Lancôme, e.l.f., Smashbox, Too Faced, and MAC. For more from the same brand, see More from Benefit below.
Where can I buy it?
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