Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Original Pore Minimizing Face Primer – 0.75oz, Cream for Combination Skin
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The product has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many expressing disappointment over a recent formula change that has affected its effectiveness in minimizing pores. While some guests appreciate its smooth application and ability to create a matte finish, others miss the previous version that worked better for their skin. Despite the concerns, many guests still find it useful for achieving a flawless makeup look and recommend it for its texture and performance.
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 11204 reviews
66% would recommend
33 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
2 June, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

What on Earth has happened to this???
I've used this product for many many years. It was the best at masking pores and my foundation went on smoothly. Really did just airbrush my skin perfectly and could go without foundation even. Now it's loose, greasy, gloopy and not fit for purpose. My foundation won't apply well anymore. It just slides off 🙁. I bought the full size version from another retailer and thought I'd been scammed! I complained to them but they wouldn't uphold it as "no one else had an issue". I bought another, half size one, from Boots as I knew it would be the genuine article had I been scammed and am gutted to find it's exactly the same 🙁. No idea what to use next. All other products didn't come anywhere close but now ….?! What a waste of my money. Gutted. Wish I'd looked at the reviews before parting with more money. No idea if they will revert to the formula from before but won't be parting with any more money to try again. So disappointed. This was a 5* product before.
1 out of 5 stars
31 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

0 Stars!! New formula is TERRIBLE!!
What in the world?! You kept the same price, but changed what WAS a great product to a completely ineffective, watered down, greasy terrible product! It doesn't even do what it says it will do anymore. This USED TO be the best pore & line filler/smoother there was on the market. I'm so tired of companies not only increasing prices & changing things to make more money, but giving us worse and worse products simultaneously. It's like Benefit watered down the old formula with oils and silicone or something. The entire reason it used to work brilliantly is because of the texture. I'm returning this immediately & will never purchase again unless I find out you went back to the old formula.
1 out of 5 stars
25 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

What did they do?!?!?!
Why, why, why did they change this? I have used this product for MANY years. The new formula is very runny/liquid now. Feels oily.The last tube I bought before the new packaging was a bit dryer than normal and "balled up" when applying. Are they having issues getting certain ingredients? So disappointed.
1 out of 5 stars
21 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

Hate the New Formula
I used to love this product. Used it everyday and bought many times. It filled my pores perfectly. The new formula does not work well. It's wetter and doesn't stick. Will be looking for a new brand. Bring back the old!
5 out of 5 stars
10 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

Perfect!!
Matched my skin tone which was nice for the purpose of...yk... Filling my pores 🤮. Id recommend.
1 out of 5 stars
6 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

Never again!
Nope, not what it's all advertising… I use a pea sized amount in 4 areas, let it set, seen zero minimization of pores at all and when I put on my powered makeup it just piles up all over my face! Very disappointed what a rip off!!
1 out of 5 stars
3 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

Used for years until formula changed
I wore this just about everyday for years. When the new packaging came out the the formula changed and now it sucks. So oily and doesn't actually fill in the pores anymore. I don't know why they changed an already good product. So disappointing.
4 out of 5 stars
1 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

Maybe not
I was a long time lover of The Benefit Porefessional Primer and re-bought many times. I recently bought this product again and notice the formula and texture has changed. I do prefer the old formula and texture on my skin for makeup. Would love if you kept this product but also bring back the older Benefit Porefessional Primer with the older formula and texture on the e-commerce platforms such as Benefit, ASOS, Lookfantastic and Cult Beuty x
1 out of 5 stars
27 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

NEW FORMULA IS TERRIBLE
I have used this for years and years...loved it...but the new formula is terrible...it makes my makeup pill off my face...PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD FORMULA...NOT HAPPY :(
5 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

i would probably buy this again
It works great at blurring pores and giving me a matte finish on my oily nose. I have been trying primers and this one by far helps my makeup look better and last longer. i'm looking forward to try more products from this line.
1 out of 5 stars
25 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

Do not buy, product changed!
I am very disappointed as the product has changed and now I am going to need to find a new brand. 15 years being happy for now it to be a waste of money.
1 out of 5 stars
24 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

Horrible
I have been using this for years and I went to the store and saw that it was in a different packaging didn't think anything of it until I tried it, it's horrible now so greasy and makes my makeup look horrible now won't be buying again unfortunately
1 out of 5 stars
23 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

Why have they changed the product
The original product, before the new packaging and obviously new formula change was brilliant.. It was my beauty must have and I recommend this to everyone. Now it is greasy and doesn't really blur the pores which was the whole point of this product!! When I went In to the store to ask, they said the product had not changed but when I showed the difference between my old tube and new they had to admit it was different. Why Benefit decided to change the formula I I feel is crazy . They had an awesome product used by so many because it was fabulous and did what it was meant to do Shame that I now have to find another brand.
1 out of 5 stars
22 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

Pore Professional Primer
The ew formula sucks! It separates and does not blur pores. Would not recommend! BRING BACK THE OLD FORMULA PLEASE!!!!!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
18 April, 2026Verified purchase
Half Full Tub
I lobe thisT
4 out of 5 stars
15 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

semi oily skin
Works good, before this my foundation looked dry and pores were very pronounced. Definitely a new staple in my makeup bag.
1 out of 5 stars
14 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

New formula does not work like the original one
The new formula in the new packaging does not work. It does not cover your pores at all! Please bring back the original formula or I will be trying new brands. Very very disappointed!
1 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

Not as good as original
I've used this for years, great at minimising pores but the new version feels really greasy and doesn't minimise pores and wrinkles like it used to. I have had to go and find a new product to use. Please bring back the old version!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 April, 2026Verified purchase
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Combination
- Skin concern: Pores
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Not the same ! I've used this for yrs. I'm so disappointed with whatever change they did to it.
1 out of 5 stars
9 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

A Great Product Ruined!
This was a great product, never found anything that worked as well masking pores. No other brand could compete. This makes the formula change inexplicable. Coca-Cola revisited. Hopefully Benefit will follow their example and bring back what worked for years. Will not be buying any more products from this company until they respect their customers.