Benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer for oily skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 benefits for your oily shine due to the presence of dimethicone and vinyl dimethicone methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, which help to absorb excess oil and provide an emollient finish.
- Silica and dimethicone contribute to absorbing excess oil and creating a smooth finish, aligning with your goal of managing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 the POREfessional Matte Primer work for oily skin?
Benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer is an average fit for oily skin, offering moderate mattifying benefits and a smooth finish with silicones like dimethicone to help manage shine. Oily skin often needs a makeup primer that includes ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to manage shine while supporting skin health.
Which ingredients make this primer a good fit for oily skin?
Dimethicone and vinyl dimethicone methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer help absorb excess oil to keep your oily skin looking smooth and matte. Cyclopentasiloxane is safe and unlikely to cause skin irritation. To work even better for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramides to manage shine and support skin health.
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for oily skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane gives skincare products a silky feel and helps them spread easily over oily skin without clogging pores or leaving a heavy layer behind. Because it absorbs very little through the skin, it is unlikely to cause irritation or make your face feel greasy.
What does Dimethicone do for oily skin?
Dimethicone helps protect skin and lock in moisture, though it may have limited performance compared to petrolatum. For oily skin, a product of this type needs a lightweight, oil-free formula that hydrates without clogging pores.
Where does this primer go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Apply this makeup primer in the morning after your moisturizer and SPF, and before any makeup. A primer of this type for oily skin needs oil-absorbing ingredients like silica and dimethicone to help manage shine and create a smooth finish.
Can I use this primer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup primer with retinol by applying your retinol treatment first, letting it absorb, and then smoothing on the primer before your makeup. This routine is unlikely to cause irritation because the primer is safe for your skin, though an oily skin primer with stronger oil-absorbing ingredients and mattifying benefits works better for managing shine.
How often should I use this primer?
benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer works fine for your oily skin when you apply it as needed for makeup. It contains dimethicone and silica to help manage shine and is safe to use daily without causing irritation.
Can this primer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but it may feel drying for some. A product for this skin needs oil-absorbing ingredients and lightweight hydration to control shine without clogging pores.
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
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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