Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer: Rescue the Shiny Face

The words “matte rescue” are music to the ears of those with oily skin – and that includes me. I’m always in search of products to “rescue” my shiny face.

Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer instantly minimizes pore appearance. The lightweight, water-based gel overpowers shine and absorbs excess surface oil, leaving a natural-looking matte finish. Skin feels smooth and refreshed. Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer contains diamond powder known for its soft-focus pore-blurring effect.

I love Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer because…

§  It’s lightweight.

§  It’s water-based gel formula – great for oily skin!

§  There’s a cooling effect upon application.

§  Smells really good. This can be a downside to those who are sensitive to fragrance.

§  Sets quickly to a matte finish. Shine instantly disappears!

§  It holds make-up pretty well the entire day.

§  It’s a good makeup base for oily skin.

§  Didn’t cause me skin irritations or breakouts.

§  A little goes a long way.

§  My pores can breathe – doesn’t feel clogged.

Tips on Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer

§  Apply matte rescue all over your freshly cleansed face to instantly absorb oil.

§  To blur out pores, apply Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer on top.

§  It can be used alone or before makeup.

Yes, it instantly mattifies the skin once the product sets, but it doesn’t eliminate my need to blot. This doesn’t mean though that it doesn’t work. I noticed that it keeps oil at bay much longer – about 3 hours. Take note that without a primer, my face becomes shiny in just an hour (or less) after I apply my foundation. It also holds my makeup the entire day.

I recommend Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer to those who have oily skin and want an alternative from a silicone primer to control oil and to hold makeup. A separate primer must be used to blur out huge pores. Although Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer can blur out pores, mattify and hold makeup as well, not all are comfortable using silicone. I personally use Benefit POREfessional Primer for special occasions and for days I really need a heavy duty primer. For an everyday base, I’ll go for Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue Primer.