Wait. What Even Are Pores?
Basically, pores are tiny openings in our skin that are home to hair follicles and sebaceous glands that help us sweat, cool us off, and keep skin looking healthy.
The POREfessionals Are IN
Pores get a bad rap. But guess what? The MORE we do for our pores, the more we see from our skin.
NOT TO BRAG BUT...
PORES ARE OUR THING
True POREfessionals
Our 5,000+ global pore experts are trained to solve your pore dilemmas.
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We’ve got a full lineup of high-performing primers, setters & Pore Care.
The “It” Primer
Hero. Icon. Bestseller. The POREfessional has been smoothing pores since 2010.
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DO MORE FOR YOUR PORES. SEE MORE FROM YOUR SKIN.
BESTSELLER FOR A REASON
The POREfessional Primer
The first-of-its-kind pore powerhouse rocketed Benefit to #1 prestige primer brand in the US & UK*. Our top primer visibly minimizes pores & fine lines for smooth skin. Try it & believe the hype.
Your Pores Have Met Their Match
Clogged pores have dead skin cells, oil, dirt, or leftover makeup stuck in them. They can show up as skin imperfections. The good news? You can unclog, unblock, AND clear out your pores.
OK, But How?
Rough, uneven skin texture on your face can be a result of enlarged pores, dead skin cell buildup, and clogged pores. Luckily, there are steps you can take to smooooth things out.
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Large pores can look like small dots on your face, and can be caused by oil production, clogging, aging, or genetics. While you can’t actually shrink your pores, there ARE ways to make them look smaller.
I Need To KnowLET'S ASK THE EXPERTS
Say "Hi" To Our Pore Pros
Our global Brow & Beauty Authorities complete rigorous training and certification programs so they are armed with knowledge and expertise on all things pores. Meet just a few of ‘em.
Jared Bailey, International
After 15 years at Benefit, I think beauty starts with healthy-looking skin & full brows.
Ziyao Yang, Germany
Nobody has skin like a filter. Use the skincare routine for you & be consistent & patient.
Giner Munos Perez, Spain
I love a double cleanse. The POREfessional Get Unblocked is my favorite.
Ezgi Turna Sadeghi, Turkey
My #1 pore tip is to keep them clean with a good cleanser.
DO MORE FOR YOUR PORES. SEE MORE FROM YOUR SKIN.
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
More About Pores
How do you get rid of pores?
You can’t get rid of pores, but with a consistent Pore Care practice, you can minimize their appearance so that they look smaller, clearer, and smoother. Healthy-looking pores are gorgeous pores!
Why do we get pores?
Your skin needs pores to help maintain a natural level of moisture and a healthy body temperature. That might be why there are 20,000 pores on your face alone (it’s a pore party!).
Why do my pores look so big?
Large pores (aka the pores you can see without a microscope) may be caused by clogged pores, dirt, makeup residue, aging, or other factors.
What are clogged pores?
Clogged pores are pores that have not-so-great stuff stuck in them, like dead skin cells, oil, dirt, or leftover makeup.
Can I minimize pores?
Yes, you can visibly minimize pores! You just need a targeted Pore Care practice that may involve cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, and treating your pores to a mask.
How can I permanently shrink pores?
While you can’t permanently shrink pores, you can maintain the look of healthy, smaller-looking pores with the right tools, effective pore products, and consistent care.
How do you fix uneven skin texture?
You can address and visibly improve uneven skin texture by giving your skin some consistent, pore-focused care! We’re talking consistent routine, pore smoothing masks, and so much more.
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