The ingredients on the box lists that it contains sesame oil.

Yes it is oil free. My friend works for Benefit and she said it was oil free so I trust her on that.

The product is not oil free, but I have oily skin and I find that this adds no extra oil to my skin. It gives my skin enough moisture without being too heavy that it seems to help curb my skin's oil production.

No, the product is not advertised as such - I have combo skin but never feel oily after applying this...

it is not oil-free..unless directly stipulated, a product is not oil-free. however, that being said, i did not find this to be greasy at all (and i have combo skin)

I am not sure if they label it oil free, but I have seem it used all all skin types alot of acne prone skin, rosacea. exzyma broken capillaries. It tones down all the pink. It doesnt feel oily to the touch absorbs nicely and you cant feel it on your skin. its very light weight and natural looking. Hope this helps answer your question.

yes

Not totally sure that its oil free, but... I use it daily and my skin never feels greasy.

I can't find anything that tells me whether it's oil free or not. I do know that I have oily skin and it doesn't exacerbate it at all. It's a great product.

If it is oil-free, I haven't noticed that it says that any where on the product. I will say it is very light and non-greasy unlike some of the other primers, but I wouldn't guarantee that it is oil-free.

Not sure, but I have really problematic skin and this product did not cause break-outs (most products containing oil really set my face off)

I have fair skin, and wear 'That Gal' everyday. I love it, and it's not too pink once applied.

This is great for fair skin! I live in Florida and I'm in the marching band at my high school. I applied my make up for marching practice at 7 am with "That Gal" underneath. I use BareMinerals, which is fantastic! This lasts all day and never makes me oily or turns my skin pink.

I have fair skin and it doesn't look pinkish at all. I also use bare minerals and I don't feel like it does anything to help my make-up go on smoother or stay on longer. I would recommend something from bare minerals.

I am fair also. VERY sheer , it would be fine.

In the winter my skin gets very light and I was apprehensive too. It will not look to pink if you put on a thin layer. It leaves you looking dewy and fresh. I also us Bare Minerals foundation and veil and you can still see it if you put on a normal amount. If you wear a lot of it you will probably not be able to see it.

I'm a redhead so I feel you on the fair skin issue, it's not a problem. It's really soothing to the skin so if you have slight redness in your undertones as I do, it helps to even that out and leave skin looking radiant and youthful. I'm not a fan of the mineral foundation though, I think it can look cakey and even in young skin it seems to settle into the lines so unless you have particularly oily skin you may want to think about a liquid or cream foundation as an alternative.

I have very fair skin. I have found that this product is about how much you use. I don't want a really shimmery look, so I apply enough to cover my skin and I don't look shimmery. When I want more shimmer, I apply it under my foundation, apply foundation, then I apply a little more on top of my foundation.

I think you could put on That Gal first for radiance and Dr. Feelgood next for smoothness.

Dr Feelgood works so much better at keeping skin matte and makeup in place. I would suggest not buying this at all.

That Gal doesn't control oil or fill-in lines/pores. It adds a smooth finish, and, if you're pale, a flush of color. It has a very light mousse-gel consistency that probably is most complimentary to very sheer foundations, like Some Kinda Gorgeous. I definitely need to set with powder when using That Gal, but I don't need powder with Dr. Feelgood.

I use them both. I use Dr. Feelgood OVER my foundation on any patches that look too slick or shiny. I use That Gal UNDER my foundation to even out the skintone and help the foundation stick.

I think the Dr.Feelgood is a mattifyer and this is a luminator. I personally do not like the feel of Dr.Feelgood but I love everything about this product. My review tells you how I use it.

I use Laura Mercier as a make up and/or moisturizer. That Gal is strictly a primer.

I have used both of these primers (Laura M and That Gal) and I prefer "That Gal." I found that LM primer was a little too dewy. LM didn't absorb enough in my opinion (I have combination skin), and my face wouldn't stay matte. "That Gal" goes on smoothly and is absorbed right away. It leaves you ready to go on the spot or primed for more makeup.

I'm a huge fan of LM primer with the exception of the wetness of it and the 'drying' time, but it's a good product nonetheless. However, I tossed my LM when I started using Benefit "That Gal." The ever-so-subtle sheen from "That Gal" is just what I needed to give my skin not only a poreless look, but a well-rested, poreless, no drying time, the kids aren't late for school look. But seriously, it can even be used alone, without foundation on days when you want a fab 'out the door quick' look.

To be honest, no it does not compare to LM's primer. It runs circles around it. I own both, I like both but I love one that being 'That Gal'. The products all though both primers are completely different as 'That Gal' not only primes the face for foundation but brightens your face and imparts a healthy glow as well. LM does not do that but only primes.

Whats more is you don't even need foundation if you are in a hurry or just lazing about for the day. A little 'That Gal' will give you a little extra something that people can't put their finger on.

Very healthy looking and a miracle worker for the tired gal who needs a little perk, just smooth over foundation during the day/evening for an instant awake/healthy glow.

I have both. I like both, but I think "That Gal" leaves a better natural glow to your face. You can also wear it without makeup and it still looks natural.

Yes, silica is listed in the ingredients column.

On the "That Gal" packaging, it does not mention silica, but it's always good to ask your friendly Benefit counter specialist!

i don't know...

Yes

I don't think it does, but you can likely check the ingredient list online.

I'm in love with this product, but just today bought Smashbox primer to wear under foundation on days that I use it. I wear this either alone on naked skin or over my foundation to add a bit of glow-yness.

My skin is really dry in areas, so maybe that's why I don't think this is that great of a primer. I wish they didn't call it a primer actually, to me it's just more of a boost your complexion product.

I would say this is more of and illuminator type primer.....it gives me sort of a perky glow. Smashbox primer is a face perfecting primer....meaning it improves texture and imperfections in the skin.

Nope, not comparable to Smashbox, as it absorbs too quickly and doesn't provide the same silky smooth base. It is brightening though... maybe try YSL Touche Eclat - I LOVE that.

no

It is great for evening slight redness. It is more sheer than Smashbox so I wouldn't say it leaves the same "silky finish," it really soaks into the skin, a more natural texture. The Raspberry and Chamomile extract are really soothing to your skin so it feels refreshing and it brightens!

The amount of product in this bottle is very minimal. You only get .37oz of product, and I personally go through a bottle every 2-3 weeks when used daily.

To use less product, make sure you apply a generous amount of face cream or lotion before applying the primer. This will prevent the product from sinking into pores and, in turn, using more product.

If you use a lot, it will last you a month. The Benefit people recommend you putting a bit on the back of your hand and using your fingers to grab a bit at a time and rub it on your face that way. I used to twist it and dab on each section of my face, which I guess explains why it didn't last a long time.

As for without opening it, I think you'll be fine for 4-6 months. I would ask at the store for any amount of time longer than that.

I know people have been really worried about this kind of thing. Generally 6mths to a year is a good guideline if you take good care of your cosmetics. (except for eye stuff). If your cosmetics dont go through temp changes (like leaving it in the car) and you keep your stuff really sanitary and dont share, it can last a while. I keep my stuff in really good shape and have had things for years. You can tell when it goes bad.

About 2 months of daily use. You need 3-4 clicks a day. Hope that helps!

I don't know what the shelf life is if you don't open it. I can tell you that once I opened it & used it every day, it lasted between 3-4 months. I only use a small dab ( a couple twists of the container) and put on my cheeks not all over my face.

It didn't make my face pink ( or my friend - I called her). I used a small amount though.

It didn't at all for me. I couldn't see any difference with the product on than without it.

When I use it, I do give it some time to sink into the skin. The pinkness went away for me - I hope it does for you, too!

I don't find it makes my face look pink, just gives it a bit of a glow-y look.

I have only used this on my cheekbones and have never noticed it making me look too pink, it really just brightens my complexion.

I would not recommend this for you then, having used this for almost half a year and being prone to oiliness and acne breakouts, I think you shouod invest your money into a better poriduct for your skin type. Even though this can be a great primer for some people, not for us! I would recommend something like smashbox or anynother silicon based primer in order to mattify. Hope this helped

I have oily skin and found that when I use this, I wear less make up, so that helps with my complexion. Also, there aren't any sparkles and it absorbs quickly. Atleats, thats what I found.

there isnt alot of sparkle and shine. it looks pretty matte on my face and doesnt make my breakouts worse.

Hi,

I don't think That Gal should be an issue with oily skin, as it helps brighten but isn't itself oily. But if you do want a bright complexion with a more matte finish, I LOVE to use Dr. Feelgood over or under That Gal.

theres no sparkle/shimmer in it. Its a flat light pink color.

High Beam works best overtop your foundation. That Gal goes underneath, so they'd work well together--not to replace each other

if you have sensitive skin or break out easily DO NOT USE BAD GAL. that was my mistake.... believe me your better off with cliniques face primer

this is not "shimmery" like high beam and works well all over the face, where as high beam (with it's shimmer) is good for highlighting a small area of the face...the brow, cheekbones, etc.

that gal is better because its an illuminator and primer in one and it illuminates your whole face. In the store they put high beam over my some kind of goreous and it showed up cakey-ish and not very illuminating

That Gal isn't really anything like High Beam. That Gal is a primer and doesn't do much as far has highlighting.