Benefit the POREfessional Matte Primer for sensitive skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin due to silica and dimethicone absorbing excess oil and blurring pores, but lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your redness and irritation.
- The absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients ensures no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin.
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 sensitive skin?
This primer works moderately well for sensitive skin because its silicones absorb oil and blur pores, though it lacks enough hydrating ingredients. While it is unlikely to cause irritation, a primer for this skin needs soothing ingredients to calm redness along with extra moisture and sun protection.
Which ingredients make this primer a good fit for sensitive skin?
This primer works for sensitive skin because ingredients like cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone create a smooth layer without irritation, though a product for this skin needs soothing agents, hydration, and redness-calming ingredients to be a better fit.
What does Cyclopentasiloxane do for sensitive skin?
Cyclopentasiloxane helps keep sensitive skin feeling smooth while remaining very unlikely to cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Studies show it absorbs very little through the skin and has a strong safety profile for daily cosmetic use.
What does Dimethicone do for sensitive skin?
Dimethicone helps protect sensitive skin against irritants and can keep it feeling calm and comfortable. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause adverse reactions on delicate or reactive skin.
Where does this primer go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This makeup primer goes in your morning routine after you apply your moisturizer and SPF. It is safe from harsh ingredients and is unlikely to cause irritation on sensitive skin, but a product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients to keep dry areas comfortable.
Can I use this primer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup primer with retinol, applying it over your retinol and moisturizer once they have fully absorbed into your skin. A primer of this type needs soothing ingredients and extra moisture to keep sensitive skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this primer?
You can use this makeup primer as often as you wear makeup, though a product for sensitive skin also needs soothing ingredients and hydration to keep skin calm and comfortable.
Can this primer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This primer is unlikely to cause irritation for your sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients, but it may feel drying since it absorbs excess oil. A product for this skin needs soothing ingredients and extra moisture to keep skin soft and comfortable.
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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