Breadcrumbs ![The New Primer To Help You Ace Your Base ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/85ljr2C8_rb-YCTc40WOjpAkTeM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.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/RqlG-Dn0oVJjPqMGM2cHFPaN8Q0=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.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. Advertisement Scroll to continue [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/PxRgiBixwqKiPQg2Ic04OWZEzYM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.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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