Well known for their POREfessional range, Benefit Cosmetics has delivered two new offerings designed to reduce to the appearance of pores and eliminate excess shine.

Since launching the original POREfessional Primer in 2010, the team has been creating much-loved, innovative, and effective solutions for those concerned about their pores. Today, a product from the line sells every seven seconds, and their two newest offerings promise to become fan favourites.

Offering a matte finish, a feature that those with large pores or oily skin often dream of achieving, are a primer and finishing powder. We road tested The POREfessional Matte Primer and The POREfessional Power Powder, here are our thoughts.

The primer is infused with pore-friendly ingredients like niacinamide, which hydrates the skin, and rose hip extract to reduce surface oil and shine, while a mineral powder blurs the appearance of pores. It’s lightweight and smooth, with a quick-acting blurring effect that leaves the skin looking and feeling healthy.

The powder is ultra-fine and clump-free, providing even coverage without the talcum powder effect. Key ingredients like kaolin clay absorb oil, while upsalite helps clear sweat and mattify the skin. This weightless powder delivers a perfect matte finish without any signs of caking or dry patches.

If you are prone to oiliness or prefer a matte look over the popular dewy finish, add these products to your make-up bag, you won’t be disappointed.

Test out The POREfessional Matter Primer and The POREFESSIONAL Power Powder for yourself, available at any Benefit retailer.