The POREfessional Pro Balm by Benefit

I have never been a fan of face primers. Eye primers? Sure. But never face primers. To me, it just seems like a pointless, time-consuming step every morning. Recently, however, I decided to try out Benefit's the POREfessional primer that claims to do wonders for the skin.

Retailed at £23.50, it says the pro balm helps minimise the appearance of pores.

I was excited to try it out.

Does it do what it claims?

Yes, in theory. It makes a smooth base and feels really lightweight and silky (like it says). I do find however, that if I use it regularly it breaks me out so I only use it when I need my make-up to stay on that extra bit longer. Normally, I don't wear a primer. It does do what it says though; minimise pores. It conceals them in a way so that they are less noticeable. All in all, it's a good primer. 

Yet, is it worth the money?

No. I feel that there are so many primers out their that do a better job and are at least - if not more than - half the price. £23.50 is pretty expensive for any make-up product let alone a primer! The benefit of this primer however is that it does minimise pores as well as making a translucent base for foundation. 

It's definitely one to consider if you are in the market of a new face primer.

Would I repurchase it?

I don't think so. Like I said before, I've never been a fan of face primers and, if I was, I don't think I'd fork out another £23.50 on this one. I would definitely find a more affordable alternative.

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Have you tried it? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Suzanna

XOXO

PS. I'm going to Westfield mall tomorrow so expect a major haul-type post on the weekend! And I had my hair cut to today and I'm super pleased with the results :)