Breadcrumbs ![The New Primer To Help You Ace Your Base ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/IZii31X6rcd91btWa9bWjyNFBoc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F12%2Fnew-benefit-porfessional.jpg) [Beauty](/beauty) / 16 December 2021 # The New Primer To Help You Ace Your Base When it comes to making your foundation last, primer plays a huge part. Benefit Cosmetics makes some of the best and now it’s adding to its cult range. POREfessional Lite is lightweight and fragrance free – ideal for those with sensitive skin. Here’s why we love it. [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/29139) CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BENEFIT COSMETICS ### The POREfessional Background… Benefit’s [POREfessional](https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-gb/product/the-porefessional-face-primer?product=THEPOIB184-FULL&sku=IB184) formula has earned cult status for its silky, lightweight balm-texture that doesn’t physically shrink pores, but certainly makes them less noticeable. Designed to be worn under or over make-up, it never pills, while the light peach tint gives unbeatable glow. It also takes down oiliness – you can use a little on the areas most prone to shine – and its non-comedogenic formula never clogs pores. Hardly surprising, then, that Benefit went on to combine the award-winning formula with other targeted benefits: there’s now a setting spray that uses the same blur effect, while the ‘pearl primer’ improves glow, and the ‘hydrate primer’ locks in moisture. Completing the line-up is the new [POREfessional Lite](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7225&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.benefitcosmetics.com%2Fen-gb%2Fproduct%2Fthe-porefessional-lite-primer%3Fproduct%3DPORESFM294%26sku%3DFM294%26utm_source%3Dsheerluxe%26utm_medium%3Darticle%26utm_campaign%3DPORELITE++). Lightweight and fragrance-free, it’s been designed with sensitive skin types in mind. [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/mz7Ro8R0HQuO5pnblymuhfbuH4w=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F12%2Fnewfinalbenefitpoer_0.png) ](https://bit.ly/3dY3AHq) ISTOCK / SVETIKD ### Why You’ll Love The New ‘Lite’ Formula… Offering all the blurring benefits of the original, but with a lighter formula, this is ideal for those with sensitive skin. Silicone free, it never feels sticky or greasy on the skin – just a small amount will even out the appearance of pores, while helping make-up adhere properly for a smoother finish. The formula is 73% water-based, which explains why it works well with other products – better still, it’s incredibly hydrating. Those prone to inflammation will love that it’s fragrance free, while the cooling sensation instantly takes down redness – a great all-rounder. ### How To Use It… Start by applying the primer to the middle of your face – around the nose and across the forehead. These are the key areas most prone to shine, oiliness and make-up movement – as well as visible pores. Start here and if you continue to see shine elsewhere, apply a small amount there too. You’ll be able to get away without wearing any foundation on top as it quickly diffuses uneven texture and gives skin a healthy radiance. Should you choose to apply a base make-up on top, just be sure to massage it on in thin layers, before letting it set for five minutes. Then go in with your foundation so everything is sealed in place. [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/YySuuPDdqPHjXDMcgwFTagV_Hn4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2021%2F12%2F3key-benefits-3_0.png) ](https://bit.ly/3dY3AHq) ### *Craving Better Glow? Or Want A Formula For Dryness? 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