The well-loved range has had a few new additions
If you’ve been on the beauty scene since 2010, you’ll be well-versed in Benefit’s porefessional range. But, what you might not know is that the brand has launched an all-new porefessional setting powder (£34.50, Lookfantastic.com).
As an oily-skinned woman, the original primer (£32, Lookfantastic.com) and setting spray (£31.50, Lookfantastic.com) are mainstays in my beauty bag. But, this new launch – which promises to control shine all day – excited me.
With oily skin, you become blase about patchy foundation and a shiny T-zone, given that both are pretty much part and parcel of the skin type. Yes, there are some products with help with these woes: Urban Decay all nighter setting spray (£22.40, Lookfantastic.com) and Supergoop! mattescreen sunscreen (£35, Lookfantastic.com), to name a few.
However, finding a product that keeps the shine at bay all day is no easy feat. Keep reading to see how I got on with Benefit’s latest launch.
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I applied Benefit’s porefessional power matte ‘n blur loose powder over my face as I normally would: after my base foundation and concealer, but before my powder blush and bronzer. I paid attention to how the product affected my other make-up (any patchiness or clarting, for example) and how quickly shine, if any, started to show through on my face.
I kept the powder on until I returned home that evening, leaving it on for a full 12-hour period. This meant that the powder had to withstand my sweaty commuter train, the London underground and a lunch break underneath a 30-degree sun. Here’s how it fared.
As someone with oily skin, the powder was a four out of five stars. I appreciate that this product knows its audience, but it’s certainly just that – a product for those with oily skin. The shine absorbency and staying power are really quite impressive, while the feel of the product is comfortable, if not undetectable. I think upon my next use I’ll slather up my face with a more deeply hydrating moisturiser to avoid it feeling claggy on the skin, but for those that struggle to stay dry all day, Benefit’s new porefessional powder is certainly worth a go.
