Benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer for mature skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 normal skin due to silica and dimethicone, which absorb excess oil and blur pores, but it does not specifically target your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The emollient action from dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane provides some hydration, though it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal moisture balance.
- The product is safe for your normal 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 mature skin?
This primer works moderately well for mature skin by absorbing excess oil and blurring pores, but it does not specifically target wrinkles and fine lines. A makeup primer for this skin needs effective anti-aging ingredients, broad-spectrum sun protection, nourishing oils or humectants, and antioxidants.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Ostomy/wound Management, 2005
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
This primer works for mature skin because silica and dimethicone absorb excess oil and blur pores while cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone provide some hydration. However, it lacks sufficient moisture and ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines. A product of this type needs effective anti-aging ingredients like peptides, nourishing oils, and plenty of hydrating moisture-binding agents to be a better fit for mature skin.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Ostomy/wound Management, 2005
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for mature skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane is safe to use on mature skin because it has minimal skin absorption and is unlikely to cause irritation. It helps formulas feel smooth and glide easily across the skin without leaving a heavy or greasy feel.
What does Dimethicone do for mature skin?
Dimethicone helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth while protecting the skin barrier. When used regularly, it may improve skin firmness and keep the surface hydrated throughout the day.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2012Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup primer goes on in the morning as the final step before makeup, after your moisturizer and SPF. Mature skin requires products with rich hydrators and firming ingredients to target fine lines and wrinkles while keeping the skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup primer alongside your retinol routine by applying it over your daytime moisturizer before your makeup. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but mature skin needs extra moisture and ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines for the best fit.
How often should I use this cream?
benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer works fine for mature skin, though it does not specifically smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. To give mature skin the best care, this type of product needs extra ingredients that target aging and provide deep moisture.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This primer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your mature skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh or irritating ingredients. However, because it lacks ingredients that target wrinkles and smooth lines, mature skin needs extra moisture and ingredients like humectants and anti-aging agents to stay soft and plump.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Petrolatum-based skin protectants demonstrated protection against irritants and maceration while providing skin hydration, whereas dimethicone and zinc oxide products showed varying or limited performance across parameters among 18 healthy volunteers compared to positive and negative controls.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005Cyclomethicone and specific chain length cyclic siloxanes (n = 4-7) are safe in present practices of use and concentration, showing minimal percutaneous absorption, no skin irritation or sensitization, and unlikely significant systemic exposure from cosmetics.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Wearing 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, 2024Treatment 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, 2007Externally applied substances such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, licorice extracts, dimethicone, petrolatum, and paraffin wax treat skin disease resulting from damage to the skin barrier.
Clinics in Dermatology, 2012
Why other products fit mature skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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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