A local beauty blogger raved how good Benefit’s The POREfessional Agent Zero Shine powder at oil and shine control. Having an oily face, I’m all for anything that can control excess sebum. 🙂 I also found its packaging great for a small handbag, which further convinced me to buy it.
The POREfessional Agent Zero Shine powder comes in a cute box, even though I’m not particularly fond of Benefit’s artwork. The loose powder itself is housed in a plastic container that resembles a baby powder bottle, with a brush in the bottom compartment.
The loose powder is ultra lightweight and may be used over or under foundation. With a matte finish, it diminishes the appearance of pores.
Review
- The powder has a yellowish tint, but it doesn’t alter my complexion’s color.
- It helps minimize the appearance of pores and doesn’t cling to dry areas.
- When I went on an overnight work trip and forgot to bring foundation, I had to use this powder on its own and hoped it would at least help me look less sleep-deprived, lol. Fortunately, it kept my face matte and made my skin tone look more even.
- It works great for touch-ups, as it makes my base makeup look freshly applied.
- However, it only kept my face shine-free for about three hours, maybe even less. 🤔
- The brush is quite handy. Since it’s discreetly stored in the bottom of the container, it doesn’t take up additional space in my handbag or vanity kit. However, I eventually stopped using it because its bristles felt too prickly on my skin.
Overall, I’m not too happy with the Benefit The POREfessional Agent Zero Shine powder because it doesn’t keep my face shine-free for very long. I had higher expectations, given its price and the fact that it’s a Benefit product. 😅 It gets a bit annoying having to touch up so frequently. Oh well, I’ll continue using it since I’ve already bought it. Also of course, its convenient packaging still makes it a great addition to my travel kit.
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