SAVE vs SPLURGE PRIMER TIME

MUA -  Matte Perfect vs. Benefit - The Porefessional

L-R:MUA Primer(SAVE) vs. Benefit primer(SPLURGE)- (Tester size)

It's the age old question; do we need to spend more to get better quality beauty products, or do the cheaper brands work just as well and we're simply just paying for the higher end name?

The prices of these primers couldn't be much further apart with MUA's at only £4 and Benefit's at a shocking £24.50! MUA's primer has 15ml of product and although Benefit's primer does contain  slightly more product at 22ml, this definitely does not justify its much greater price tag. 

The MUA primer is described by MUA as a product to make the skin look smooth and flawless, while controlling oil and reducing shine. It minimises the look of pores and other minor imperfections to create an even canvas for make up application. 



The Benefit primer is said to be the UK's number one selling primer! Benefit say it quickly minimises the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother than smooth skin.

So Which one is better? 

 The texture of both primers is almost identical; both are fairly thick but lightweight, which is nice as it actually feels like you're putting something on your skin that will actually do something, rather than the primers that purely feel just like moisturisers.  Both feel very velvety smooth on the skin and give a great base for make up. Also they both do a pretty good job at minimises pores and fine lines. Overall, we honestly cannot tell the difference between the two primers once on the skin. They look the same, feel the same, seem to do the same thing and make up applies the same over both of them. The only difference is that the Benefit Porefessional has a nice subtle smell to it, whereas the MUA one doesn't smell at all. Further, the Benefit primer claims to have Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals. However, just by wearing the primer there is not much proof of how good this claim is.

 The MUA primer is suppossed to control oil, we haven't really noticed any difference but for £4 we would definitely pick up the MUA primer over Benefit's, as it is so much cheaper and is so close to being an identical match. 

Outcome: MUA's save wins!! 

Have you tried either of the primers? 

You can purchase MUA's primer in Superdrug stores or online, or if you're feeling frivolous you can get Benefit's online from their website.