Benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer for acne-prone skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate mattifying for your combination skin due to silica and dimethicone, which absorb excess oil and blur pores, but these ingredients do not address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The emollient action of dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane provides moderate suitability for combination skin, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The product is safe for your combination skin as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this primer is highly regarded by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to instantly blur pores and create a smooth, matte canvas for makeup. It excels at extending makeup wear and reducing shine. Individuals with very dry skin or those sensitive to silicone-based textures may find it less suitable.
Highlights
Instant pore blurring Mostly Mentioned
- “Blurs pores instantly”
- “skin looks smoother”
- “pores look minimized”
Effective oil control Often Mentioned
- “Keeps oil down”
- “prevents shiny face”
- “great for oily skin”
Extends makeup wear Often Mentioned
- “Makeup stays put”
- “held on for hours”
- “foundation doesn't move”
Velvety skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “Feels like velvet”
- “smooths out skin”
- “soft finish”
Can be drying Sometimes Noted
- “Sucks out moisture”
- “too drying”
- “causes dry patches”
Expensive for size Sometimes Noted
- “Somewhat pricey”
- “expensive for size”
- “not worth cost”
Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “Discourage if very dry”
- “not for dry types”
- “felt too heavy”
Pore coverage limits Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't fill all”
- “still noticeable pores”
- “not dramatic enough”
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Questions and answers
How well does benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer work for acne-prone skin?
This primer works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because it lacks ingredients to address breakouts and oil control. A makeup primer for this skin needs ingredients that help with acne and blemishes like niacinamide and zinc oxide, along with safe, non-irritating formulas.
Which ingredients make this primer a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Silica and dimethicone make this primer a moderate fit for your acne-prone skin by absorbing excess oil and blurring pores, but they do not actively address breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs a product with effective ingredients that target blemishes, such as Niacinamide and zinc oxide, along with soothing extracts and barrier-repairing components.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005International Journal of Toxicology, 2011
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for acne-prone skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane gives skincare a smooth feel that spreads easily and dries without leaving a heavy layer behind. It is very unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on acne-prone skin, making it a safe choice for daily use.
What does Dimethicone do for acne-prone skin?
Dimethicone forms a light, breathable layer on the skin that helps hold in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It is generally safe for acne-prone skin, though it does not treat acne itself.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
Apply this makeup primer in your morning routine after moisturizing and before sun protection to help control shine and smooth your pores. Acne-prone skin requires targeted treatments with active ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to clear blemishes, which this product lacks.
Can I use this primer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup primer alongside your retinol routine by applying it after your daytime moisturizer and SPF, or over your nighttime treatment once it has fully absorbed. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but to truly care for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil control.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup primer whenever you wear makeup, as it is safe for your skin, though a product of this type needs ingredients that target blemishes and provide better oil control to truly help acne-prone skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This primer is unlikely to cause irritation on your acne-prone skin because it contains no harsh ingredients, but it does not treat breakouts. An ideal product for this skin needs ingredients that actively control oil and help clear blemishes.
Is this primer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Why other products fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles selectively inhibited C. acnes, outperformed erythromycin in preclinical acne models, and safely reduced acne lesions and redness in a clinical trial.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025Topical 0.5% hyaluronic-ZnO nanogel applied twice daily reduced inflammatory-lesion counts by 58% at week four in human subjects compared to baseline without causing erythema.
Biomedicines, 2025
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C30-45 Olefin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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