Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Review

Hi everyone! In my August Ipsy Bag I received the Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner. Check out everything else from my August Ipsy bag here! I've used this for the past few weeks... keep reading to find out how it worked for me!
Claims: "A cult favorite, pores no more pore refiner primer is Dr. Brandt’s quick fix for flawless, photo-ready skin. It is the miracle base to create the perfect skin canvas for long-lasting makeup and well-preserved skin. This velvety formula absorbs excess oil, minimizes pores, blurs fine lines and is resistant to sweat and humidity. Prime, touch-up and treat while perfecting your makeup."  Taken from Dr. Brandt Skincare's website.

Packaging: I was sent the sample size, however the packaging appears to be similar to the full-size tube. The tube feels very hygienic and easy to control. 

Formula: The first two things I noticed: The formula is peach colored but blends out colorless, and it smells very herbal, like tea tree oil and rosemary. The smell quickly fades. This has a smooth, slick texture similar to other primers formulated with dimethicone. I always apply primer under my foundation and then set everything lightly with powder. Unfortunately, this did not refine my pores at all. I have large pores and oily skin, and this primer did nothing for me. It did not absorb excess oil and my makeup just melted after about 3 hours.
Final Thoughts: This pore refiner primer did not help my skin at all. *sigh* I really wanted this to work because I have the skin type that needs a product like this. To make matters worse, after a few days I noticed new clogged pores and break outs which increased every day after using this... something in it made me break out. Once I stopped using this, my face cleared up within a week. I do not recommend this primer, but I would suggest trying Ulta's Matte Prime. 

It refines my large pores, gives me a solid 6-7 hours of a matte complexion AND keeps my makeup from fading. You can find Ulta's Matte Prime here. It's a way better price-point too - Ulta's $18 for 1 oz vs Dr. Brandt's $45 for 1 oz.  So if you're in the market for a primer which will help smooth out pores, control oil, and won't make you break out check out Ulta's Matte Prime!

Has anyone else tried Dr. Brandt's Pores No More Pore Refiner? How did it work for you? Are there any other primers which you would recommend?