MAC Strobe Cream Review

I was given a travel kit with this inside and as there were no instructions on the bottle I initially thought this was a liquid highlighter. I did a bit of research and discovered it’s more of a moisturiser which enhances one’s glow. I have oily skin so end up looking very matte with all the mattifying products I use. I’m not sure if this is more of a primer but as a moisturiser it’s really nice. It gives me a nice glow although it does have tiny flecks of shimmer but they are very small and just seem to melt into the skin. My skin stayed hydrated and radiant through out the day and didn’t seem to increase my oil production. The only thing that puts me off is the price, it’s around $70 for a full size and even though it’s a nice product I would rather invest in a decent moisturiser or primer. I find after using this for a few days consecutively my pores become clogged so best saved for days when you want that extra radiance.

I brought a travel size of this direct from MAC. I wanted to test it before investing that much money. I'm glad I did as while it's a nice product and I do like it, I'm not sure I'd want to spend any more on it. I am a huge dewy skin girl (like most dry skin girls are!) and yes, this does illuminate your skin. But I've achieved the same results from my L'oreal Lumi Magique primer. I'd be more inclined to recommend that and I plan on repurchasing the L'oreal primer whereas I don't want to repurchase the Strobe cream. It's not that it's a bad product, I just find it overpriced.

I wear it under my foundation or bb cream (or mixed in) I wouldn't use it alone as it kind of gives my skin a little too much glow but works well with my other base products. You don't need too much product, definitely less then a 10c piece (maybe half of that in my opinion). It's a white cream with no detectable scent.

It hasn't broken me out nor done anything magical too my skin. Maybe I'm being too harsh on it but for the price I expected something more then what my L'oreal product provides.

I love Strobe cream under a Matte Foundation. It gives that Demi Matte feel. I enjoy how it shines through my foundation and give me a glow. The smell isn't Amazing and that would be the only thing that I don't like about it!

I loved this product when I first used it, but I found thta it started drying out my skin really badly. I had to stop using it because it would make my foundation a cakey mess.

I really think this was a skin type thing though - I gave the rest to a friend with oily skin and it was amazing for her.

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 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.

I brought this last year. Its pretty pricey for the amount of product you get, And although i absolutely love the way it looked on my skin and the sheen it gave through my faoundation.It makes you skin look super glowy, healthy but natural. It doesnt give that glittery sheen, its very natural. My problem with the product is that i dont think its suited to oily skin :( unfortunately it broke my skin out pretty bad. I gave it away to a freind (who has normal skin) and she absolutely loved it! so personally it didnt work with my oily skin. but for a normal or dry skin i think id be great for you if you like that dewy finish.

I liked the cream but it didn't look good on my face and it didn't seem good for price as I can get something exactly the same for cheaper from loreal. Everyone thinks it's amazing but honestly the only thing it did was make my face yucky and it didn't agree with my makeup at all. But then again everyone has preferences :)

This isn't really an everyday product (for me anyway) but I like to use it when my skin is pretty dry or dull looking. Im not sure how it photographs , but it looks really luminous in person. I wear it in place of moisturiser and under foundation. I don't think it would suit very oily skinned girls but for combo or dry skin, it is great because it smooths out dry patches and gives you a dewy look.

I love the mac strobe cream but it is a bit pricey. I find this product really nice on the skin and has a stunning glow too it, but the price does put me off slightly. I find this best to wear every now and then as it's great for a dewy look but I find matte is better :). By using it every now and then, I find it last me quite a long time & you only need a small bit to cover your face. It is a medium texture and is nice and creamy, so does not dry out your face.