MAC Prep + Prime Skin Review

MAC's Prep and Prime was one of the first primer's I ever used, and to this day still remains one of my favourites. Why?

The main reason for me is the formula. It's the perfect consistency for a lotion-style primer, similar to a moisturiser. It also looked and smelled like a moisturiser, with a slight glitter through it which initially I was hesitant about but I didn't find that it had much of an effect on my skin once I had applied my makeup.

This primer absorbed really easily into my skin and really just felt like an everyday moisturiser, which was nice as it didn't feel like it was blocking my pores. Despite has ordainary it appeared, it had superpowers when it came to making my liquid foundation last upon my skin which is oily and tends to play up easily in summer. This helped my makeup cling in place without slipping or going patchy.

The only thing I didn't like, and which I marked down on, was the price! Being a MAC product it is a bit pricey especially for the amount you receive and I prime every time I wear makeup so unfortunately my primers don't tend to last exceptionally long. In saying that I'd still happily repurchase and recommend as I think it's a fantastic product.

I love love love this primer. I have quite a stash of primers at home because I buy them and find them too thick and heavy or they just don't do what I want them to do so I had basically given up on priming but then I got given this as a gift and it has changed my make up life!

It is super hydrating which I find great as I use the Mac Studio Fix Foundation and find that can be a little drying. It goes on really easily and makes my make up last all day!

It is quite pricey here in NZ but in saying that you only need the smallest amount so the bottle lasts quite a long time. I have had mine about 3-4 months and it still feels at least half full.

It also smells really nice unlike some I have had and has really cute packaging.

All in all it is a wicked product!

L-O-V-E this primer,

it's so great, the packaging is MAC signature, black and white text with box. this tube has a sparkle to it which is super exciting.

it has a press down pump which gives you the correct amount, I usually use 2x pumps (1 pump for each side of my face) but you could use 1x if you prefer.

I apply with either my finger tips or a brush (190 mac foundation brush) over my spf moisturiser

The actual product is a white lotion semi thick type of texture, which has a sparkle to it, hence the sparkle design of the packaging.

this product lasts me a good 3 months and I use it daily

I wear this under foundation and then apply a loose powder on top, I don't have redness in my skin so I'm not sure if this covers the red I do however have SUPER oily skin and find this really does help with oil and it also makes me skin feel smooth to the touch

I am a big fan of this primer! I wasn't generally a primer kind of gal having tried so many that broke me out and left my skin feeling sticky but I was convinced by the very pretty sales girl at MAC that I needed it to go with my foundation. I got home and despaired that I had bought something so expensive that I would never use but I was so wrong! Not only do I use this under my MAC foundation but I also use it under my Lancome and even my True Match. It makes everything look so flawless! The product is reasonably thin and comes out the consistency of a day lotion or moisturiser. There is a slight shimmer in the primer but it doesn't make the skin glittery or sweaty looking. The primer smoothes over the skin beautifully and blends well into the skin without feeling like it's disappearing. My makeup glides on smoothly and lasts all day! I use 1 to 2 pumps and I have had mine for sooooooooooooooooo long and it's still going strong. 100% worth the money! I am now TOTALLY a primer gal

I had only ever used one primer before and it was quite moisturising so naturally I didn't like it because of my oily skin but I was recommended to try this one as it counters the oil more and helps to hold the foundation in place. It definitely helps your foundation last longer throughout the day and I love the texture it gives my skin. My only criticism is the price. When you are spending $80 on a foundation and $60 on a primer, it all adds up. I guess there is no magic bullet to perfection... I think I would probably not use it everyday because it seems a bit excessive but definitely worth while when you have an event like a wedding or whatever. I will say that the bottle does last a while, its not like its tiny.

This is a great face primer, it just does what it is suppose to do! It makes my face feel so smooth after application, and really makes a difference to the finish of my foundation.

It is a white colored primer with a slight amount of shimmer, that doesn't leave any color on the face. It is moisturizing, which I love because I have normal to dry skin and the shimmer adds a very small amount of dewiness to my face. A little bit of this product goes along way, and on most days if I have moisturized I will only need one pump, so a bottle of this will last you a while. I think a good primer is worth the price as it improves the look and lasting power of any foundation.

I have only just discovered this product recently. I had never heard of this before and didn't know what it was for. I went into a MAC shop overseas and they applied it before the foundation and it left my skin with a totally different feel to it than just applying foundation by itself. It left my skin feeling silky smooth, felt really nice. I found it easier to apply foundation over this. the bottle seems to last forever as you only need one squirt and that is enough to cover the whole face. I will definitely be buying more (if this bottle ever runs out).

My mum actually buys this regularly and so I thought I would try it out. It's beautiful! The shimmers in it are stunning :) though not eveyone will enjoy the sparkles it is a great illuminting primer. Makes my makeup stay on well and skin look soft and even. It's pretty pricy however a little does go a long way! I couldn't use this everyday - primers give me acne. Special occasions however is fine. The bottle is really pretty and glittery too!

The packaging is your general sleek black MAC look, but slightly glittery which gives a hint to the contents. This was my first primer so the consistency freaked me out a little, with it being slightly greasy-but don't be scared ladies! This is how it's supposed to be! It's white with little speckles of glitter which you can't see one applied so again- don't be scared! 1-2 pumps gives me good face coverage. Then follow with your foundation. You'll find your foundation glides on over top and looks miles better than without a primer, smaller pores and a bit of a dewy set. It lasts as long as your foundation is on. I find I really only use it for special occasions because a bottle runs for over $50, and I'm generally not a big spender on high end products. I do love my look when I wear this product and would recommend it for anyone looking to improve their general look.

This was my first ever primer I bought and I haven't found one as good since. I haven't tried another high end primer though as they are just too expensive for me, so have to stick with drugstore now.

I use 1 pump for my entire face. It glides on like a dream, moisturising and smoothing. My skin feels like velvet after application and makes my foundation apply flawlessly.

It helps my foundation last longer which is one of the main reasons I buy a primer (I do not like to powder my face at all).

I only have two complaints. 1. The price. It is sooo expensive I have never bought it again even though I loved it! 2. Although I like the look of the sleek packaging, the bottle is not see through so you cant tell how much you have left.