MaybellineBaby Skin Pore Eraser Matte Primer, Transparent, 22 ml, Pack Of 1

I'm going to describe my skin type in case it helps anyone else thinking of trying this. I guess my skin would be described as normal/dry but not dry in the sense of like patches of dry skin...more in that it feels tight a lot of the time so I'm more inclined to describe it as dehydrated. I also have sensitive skin and although I don't suffer from spots or breakouts I will get an odd red blemish if I am sensitive or allergic to an ingredient or product. I'm also in my mid 40's so do have a few wee fine lines so am super careful not to use anything that will settle into them or highlight them. Ok that's out of the way now I really wanted to try this...I have the Benefit Pore Professional and I have read that this is a dupe for that. The BPP works great but I'm not crazy about the price as I wear a full face of make up every day so thought this will be a great cost effective replacement if it works.I have found this also has that silicone feel and a little goes a long way and I have found the best results from this hav been achieved when rather than applying it like a moisturiser I first concentrate on the areas I feel need it first...I have a few enlarged pores around my nose and of course the fine lines around the corners of my eyes so I take a little and press it into these areas gently...sort of like filling in the pores and lines and then blend out from these areas to lightly cover the rest of my face. This method of applying it works so well for me and it does give the impression of blurring out those lines and pores and even before applying my foundation my skin is already looking and feeling smooth. Using this as a base has also cut in half how much foundation I used to apply....instead of 2~3 pumps I only need to use 1~2 at most, foundation applies so beautifully and using this primer I have been able to achieve a flawless and smooth face which is every bit as good as using the BPP. My face looks even and I don't get that tight, dry feeling throughout the day so I think its also helping to lock in my serum and moisturiser. I don't need to touch up during the day and blusher/bronzer are still in place. I'm enjoying this primer very much...if the silicone feel doesn't bother you I'd give it a try if you are thinking about it, just remember a little goes a long way. I'm not sure how this would control oil shine if you have oily skin though...I can imagine it would give some oil control. I have used many primers including Laura mercier, Clarins, BPP, etc and this works brilliantly for me so I'd definitely recommend trying it especially if you have a similar skin type. Hope this helps someone!. :-)

Instant pore-blurring – The lightweight, silicone-gel texture smooths over enlarged pores and fine lines right away, creating an almost “airbrushed” canvas before foundationSoft, smooth feel – Whether worn alone or under makeup, it leaves skin feeling soft and even. Many say it gives that baby-skin effect, indoors and outAffordable alternative – Achieves results comparable to higher-end primers at a fraction of the price

I wanted a change from my ordinary brand and the reviews for this are very good.It's affordable enough to try and not worry if it's not ideal.Thankfully it's good!I used a small amount (the tube is small but you really don't need much each time), and apply it, wait a couple of minutes then put foundation on.It helps even pores etc, so you have a smoother finish.No irritation, no mess, no faff.I'm pleased with it so far. If it helps, I'm mid 50s.Happy to recommend.

Love this. Great primer. Glides on beautifully. It feels a little oily but it’s not. A very good primer for using under makeup and blurs fine lines and pores

It's mediocre. If I had known what I know now, I probably wouldn't have bought it. I was really excited for this product, I'd heard it was like Benefit's Porefessional, but it was a bit of a let down. I don't wear foundation on a day-to-day basis, so I was mainly looking for something which would keep my face matte all day, and the apparent pore-blurring effects were just a bonus, but it never seemed to work for me. I can't deny that the product feels amazing; it makes your skin feel entirely new; perfectly baby soft and smooth, if a little slippery, but it wasn't particularly matte for me. There were no 'blurring' effects for me, and it didn't seem to fill in any of my pores and even it out. However, it is a little handy having something like this in here; I've used it for glitter highlights and things like that as it is a good base for it to stick to, but I could have done that with some cheap eyelash glue, or most other cheap primers. I really don't know much about how well it keeps makeup on as I don't really wear foundation all that often, but it keeps eyeshadow on okay.

Amazing product,Once you have used it you will use it for every.The difference it makes to the feel of your skin is amazing.so soft,

nice and covers my skin and leaves it feeling dewy and fresh

It definitely blurred my pores but omg it’s greasy