The Porefessional Power Powder

The POREfessional Power Powder is Benefit's loose setting powder for people whose makeup does not survive the afternoon. It is milled superfine, so a light dusting locks a base down, pulls oil off the surface and softens the look of pores without the chalky weight that loose powders usually bring.

What it actually does

• Sets makeup so it stops moving. Benefit describes the result as smudge-proof, sweat-proof and humidity-proof — relevant if you are applying makeup in Cairo heat.
• Absorbs oil through the day. Mineral-rich kaolin clay is the ingredient Benefit credits for taking up excess oil on the skin's surface.
• Mattifies fast. The brand highlights Upsalite for a rapid mattifying effect, which is why a single pass takes the shine down rather than needing layers.
• Blurs pores optically. In a clinical assessment on 25 participants Benefit reports pores appeared 55% less visible immediately after application.
• Stays all day. An instrumental test on 25 participants wearing makeup showed 16-hour wear, per the brand.
• Doesn't go cakey. Benefit says the silky formula floats over skin rather than sitting dry on it — the main complaint people have about loose powders.
• Clean-formula callouts. Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS and SLES, oxybenzone, hydroquinone and formaldehyde-releasing agents, with under one percent synthetic fragrance.
• Brand study. In a 109-participant self-evaluation after one week, 94% said it quickly minimised the look of oil and shine. Self-reported results.

How to use

1. Pick your tool. A puff presses it in for maximum hold; a fluffy brush gives the lightest finish; a damp sponge is best for baking under the eyes.
2. Tap off the excess first. Loose powder picks up far more than you need.
3. Apply all over, or just where you shine. It works over a finished base or straight onto bare skin on a no-makeup day.
4. Reapply sparingly. One light pass on the T-zone is usually enough to reset the matte.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is it translucent or tinted?

It is a loose setting powder designed to mattify and blur rather than to add coverage, so use it as a finisher — not as a replacement for foundation.

Can I use it without any makeup?

Yes — Benefit's own usage note covers bare skin as well as over makeup. A light pass is a quick way to take shine off on a day you are not wearing a base.

Will it hold up in humidity?

Benefit specifically describes the finished look as humidity-proof and sweat-proof, which is the reason to reach for a clay-based powder over a satin one in summer.

How long does delivery take?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive sooner; anything sourced for you sits at the longer end. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

Payment methods and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. We accept returns for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days.