If you have oily or combination skin, there’s a high chance you have large pores. First of all, pores are completely normal and open pores are a typical side effect of an overproduction of oil. Dry skin types can experience pore problems too, usually resulting in an uneven skin texture. But pores aren’t all bad! In fact, having open pores can help to keep your skin naturally moisturised and protected from the elements. See, your pores are actually good for your skin and can help you maintain a healthy-looking complexion.
While you can’t reduce the size of your pores, you can minimise their appearance. Benefit’s iconic POREfessional Primer gained cult status for its ability to smooth skin and help to reduce the appearance of pores. Now, the brand has released their first ever skincare range – and it’s all about pore care. The range includes two cleansers, two masks, a toner and a moisturiser, which are all formulated to clear, minimise and smooth. The products are all packaged in different colours to address specific concerns: purple for clogged pores, yellow for pore size and blue for uneven skin texture.
On the back of the success of POREfessional, we wanted to try Benefit’s new pore care range asap. So, we asked three ICONIC insiders to put the products to work and see how effective they really are at tackling problem pores.
Keep scrolling to see which products our insiders picked as their must-haves from the brand new skincare collection.

Megon Nazer, Workplace Coordinator
“My favourite thing about the Tight ‘N Toned toning foam is how easy it is to apply, it’s a total game-changer! It absorbs so easily and quickly. Once set, my skin instantly feels refreshed, clean and firm after applying this product.”
“The Smooth Sip lightweight smoothing moisturiser almost feels like you're not wearing anything. It feels super nourishing and hydrating on my skin without being shiny or greasy. Not to mention it also smells divine and creates a perfect base for my daily makeup.”
“And last but not least, the Speedy Smooth pore mask is a must-have for oily skin. After using this mask, I noticed that my pores looked minimised, which gave my skin a more smooth and more refined look after just one use. I also love the fresh, radiant glow that this product gives. This will definitely be a weekly staple for me.”

Jessica Zigmantas, Senior Beauty & Wellness Consultant
“I’m a big fan of both gel cleansers and foaming cleansers, and the new Good Cleanup foaming cleanser is a simple yet fabulous combination of the two. My skin felt smooth and hydrated, and all the remnants of my makeup and oils were totally gone. I usually know pretty quickly if my sensitive skin doesn’t like a cleanser, but this gave me no issues and no tight feeling afterwards.”
“Because I have sensitive skin, I usually avoid clay-based masks because they make my face red and irritated – but I was feeling brave and decided to give the Deep Retreat clay mask a go after a patch test. Wow! I applied it to my T-Zone to focus on my oiliest areas and found it super comfortable while drying, and I had no red patches after I rinsed. My pores thanked me for the TLC and still looked nice and tight when I got up the next morning. Just make sure you apply a thin, even layer to prevent it from taking too long to dry. The All-In-One Mask Wand also made application a dream – being a person with acrylic nails, this was a lifesaver.”
“AHA’s are my favourite part of my routine, so I was excited to try the Tight ‘N Toned toning foam. Thankfully, she didn’t disappoint! It was gentle yet effective, and the foam was comfortable to apply. I felt like I’d just gotten a facial following the Deep Retreat Mask with this. I made sure I followed up with SPF in the morning, and I could see a subtle yet noticeable difference in my overall texture. My hot tip: a little bit goes a long way, I found that one pump was more than enough.”

Max Beniac, Influencer Coordinator
“Let me introduce you to my favourite product from the new Benefit Pore Care collection – the Get Unblocked cleansing oil. I honestly took a double take when I saw my skin after using the product. The scent was just so unexpectedly refreshing and delicious. I’m not sure if it was just the scent of the natural grape seed or the jojoba, however, it made a very good first impression. After a couple of days use, I honestly can’t imagine not having an oil cleanser in my PM routine anymore. The product didn’t miss a beat when melting away the dirt from being out and about each day.”
“Foaming cleansers will always have a special place in my heart. And the Good Cleanup gel-to-foaming cleanser was no different – I’m very happy with how it visibly reduced the appearance of my pores. I loved the process of feeling a lightweight texture turning into bubbly foam on my skin, there’s just no better feeling. I will hands down be purchasing this again when I eventually run out of this bad boy.”
“I ended up leaving the Speedy Smooth pore mask on for a lot longer than I should have. After the initial application, I immediately noticed a difference. It left my skin feeling and looking both smooth and refined. I can’t wait to see the results after a couple months of using this on my complexion.”
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