MAC Strobe Cream Review

I've really been loving MAC lippies, blush and foundation.. so it was time to add this much- talked about strobe cream to my list.

My skin tends to be on the dry side, so anything that gives me a fresh dewy look is very welcome!

With skincare, my skin can be sensitive and reactive.. I never know if a product will be right for my skin until I use it for a little while- so I opted for the travel size.

Like other MAC products, it comes in a stylish and sleek package- silver teamed with black, complete with the iconic MAC writing.

After using my usual moisturizer I then use this over top. It feels nice to apply it and instantly hydrates my skin. It looks nice and glowy. I then put my foundation over top. It does make my skin look fresh and slightly more hydrated, but to be honest other products work better for me. It didn't seem to help make my foundation last like other products do.

So, although a nice product it's not a necessity to me. I will use up the rest of the strobe cream but it's not likely I will rebuy this again.

I died a few times over when I saw this product coming out... it was most certainly hyped up and looked beautiful! I got the colour peach lite cause I love my peachy shades!

PROS: I did love that peachy sheen (small con, for me personally I didn't feel like that beautiful 'strobe' sheen was prominent on me, whereas, I tried it on my sister in law and it was a lot more obvious). It is quite hydrating to the skin. which is always good before makeup application.

CONS: I didn't notice any jaw dropping differences with this product. I didn't find it made any difference to the makeup application by applying it before hand aside from hydrating the skin and giving a more radiant, glowing look but, maybe that's all it's supposed to do and perhaps it didn't really work for me because I have oily skin as I didn't notice any difference really, whereas it did add a pretty glow to my sister-in-laws face.. perhaps it's just a product mismatch due to my skin type?

CONCLUSION: I just feel as though this product promises a lot and I think it's nice... but not anything wonderful or jaw dropping. I don't feel a huge desire to repurchase..

I like this cream as a pre makeup cream, very hydrating and makeup sits well on it. I also use it occasionally as a highlighter after makeup on high cheek bones and above lips in the cupids bow.

I have used Strobe cream for years; it soaks in easily, makes a great base for makeup, and works as a great highlighter. I wouldn't use it as an every-day moisturiser, but it's great as an instant fix (which is exactly what it's meant to be!)

I use this as a base before my foundation and it gives a lovely dewey finish... it can also be used above foundation for more of a highlighter/illuminator look :)

This is a must have for me! It goes on lovely on my dry skin, absorbs instantly, hydrates like anything! It's a great primer and preps the skin. I like mix a wee bit in my foundation. It prevents that caked on look. It works great as highlighter at high points. Looks super natural. Its a true multipurpose product.

aah MAC Strobe Cream where would we be without you? Gotta love this stuff, it's actually amazing. On it's own on a makeup free day to give your skin a healthy glow, or a layer applied under or mixed in with foundation. Has pinky pearl pigments that illuminate the skin and give it the glow. It's not a moisturiser, but it glides on easily, is well absorbed and your skin does feel nourished.

I bought this product a while ago and have played around with it but can't seem to get on with it.. I can see why people love it..it has a beautiful feel but I just find it a bit too shimmery for me. A little bit goes a very long way and if I put it on my cheek bones I find it hard to blend without ruining my foundation and it ends up in a bit of a line and doesn't look all that natural. Maybe I just haven't got the hang of applying it yet! But still found it too much of a pearly white shine. Also, when I bought it the sales lady on the beauty counter said to not use it daily as it's a strong product and could dry your skin out, which totally contradicts the description saying it moistens skin and is full of vitamins.. I'm a little confused..I will persevere with this product but doubt I'll be repurchasing.

I struggled with primers etc, it just seemed like another step making getting ready all the more tricky and time consuming. But I was in MAC and saw this product and as a dedicated MAC girl I thought I would give it a try and I have never looked back.

This is a must in every girls bathroom cabinet.. it makes skin look and feel alive and invorgated... I use it when my skin is feeling and looking tired and dull and it always makes me feel better! I got given a bottle as a gift after I had my first baby.. it really helped my skin during those first few months when NOTHING can hide those very tired and dull looking eyes!!!