There are many makeup brands in mainstream media that end up making a sizeable splash in the beauty community. Benefit Cosmetics is one of these major brands.

I’m sure we’ve all heard of at least one of Benefit’s products, right? Between the Hoola Bronzer, the Roller Lash Mascara, and their extensive line of eyebrow products, there are a lot of winners in Benefit Cosmetic’s product mix. But what about the losers?

I’m here to cut to the chase, and give you the in-depth scoop on what products you need to own from Benefit, and what products you should be avoiding. 

On your next trip to Sephora or Ulta, I want you to be armed with knowledge about one of the more popular brands they carry, in order to make informed decisions that won’t be regretted later on.

Because like I’ve said a million times before: there’s nothing more dangerous than an informed buyer.

So, without further ado, here are my findings on Benefit Cosmetics’ makeup:

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Primer

Benefit has one of the most famous pore-filling primers on the market – for good reason. Unlike many silicone-based primers on the market, Benefit’s Porefessional Matte Primer actually fills in and smooths out pores for a more seamless foundation application.

My other favorite primer from Benefit is their “That Gal” Brightening Primer, which works best for drier, tired skin in need of a little more TLC. “That Gal” feels and acts a lot like a moisturizer, giving the skin an extra dewy and brightened/lifted appearance.

The Dr. Feelgood Mattifying Balm and the Stay Flawless “15-hour” Primer are more-or-less underwhelming options offered by Benefit, but they might be ok options if their two most effective ones don’t live up to your expectations.