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.

This is my all time number 1 primer. Its was love at first use.

I have tried many other primers from all different brands and all different prices, and this one really dose stand out. The price is ok compared to other primer/ pretty much is the same to other Middle end make up brands that I have used. To me I don't have a problem pay $56 as it dose seem to last me a very long time as a little will get you a long way.

The packaging is very sleek and I find it quite pretty as it has flecks of glitter mixed in with the Black. The primer is very easy to carry around or pack if you are travelling.

I use one pump or half a pump which will cover my whole face and it will give it a good enough cover all over. The Primer itself is a nice medium texture (not thick or runny) and it is very easy to apply over your face. The primer itself has very fine glitter specs into, which gives its a nice light shimmer (nothing crazy tho! So it will not show up under your foundation) The primer is very hydrating and makes your foundation go on very smooth, Once you have use this you will understand what im talking about :)

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 have been using this primer for around 5 months now and I really have wanted to love it but I don't think I can... First of all I will tell you about the things I enjoy about it:

• The texture of this primer is like a thin moisturiser with a slight silicone feel - it has a scent but it is only very mild and smells like what a moisturiser would smell like

• This primer is a dream team with my MAC Studio Fix Fluid! It smooths out my skin and allows my foundation to not streak as much when using a flat top kabuki brush

Here's the reason why I DON'T Love it:

• I end up looking like Edward Cullen.. Seriously, this has glitter in it - I am all for dewy natural skin but I don't want to look like a vampire in the light/sun. It doesn't make me look oily it literally has little glitters in it and it bugs me as I think if a primer has an aspect like that to it - it should be made clear to the buyer!

• It's expensive for something you may love or hate.. If you don't mind glitter then you may love this!

You get 30mls of product I was shocked when it arrived as I thought it was going to be a lot bigger. I tend to use 1-2 pumps on my face when applying a full coverage foundation. The packaging is typical of MAC very basic but sleek - it also came in a beautiful black and glitter box (I'm guessing that's why the primer is glittery). I love MAC products but not this unfortunately... I will continue to use it but I don't think i'll re-purchase it again!

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 absolutely adore this wee primer, I ordered the 30ml bottle from America about 6 months ago and I use it almost every day and it's still going strong! - the pump dispenser is absolutely awesome and pumps the perfect amount every time! I like to apply this on top of my moisturiser and give it a bit of time to sink in. I always apply it with my hands (I don't know why I just like to) it gives my skin a beautiful smooth appearance and makes foundation application a breeze, I find it works well with oil free and matte foundations and also gives an amazing base for Boyne cheap and high end foundations. I definitely recommend this primer and will be repurchasing myself.

I had heard so much about this primer, and a lot of MUA's seemed to recommend it so I was dying to get my hands on at least one bottle. Just to try and it see what it was like for myself.

It comes in an opaque black cylinder and uses a pump to dispense product (which if you stalk my profile- you would know this is my favourite design). Although the black packaging is nice to look at, and is stylish and sophisticated, it’s a real pain to tell how much product is left in the container which I find so frustrating.

The primer itself is white, and almost looks like a moisturizer in regards to consistency. I find a little goes a long way and 1 pump is normally enough to cover my face, but 1-1/2 is what I normally use.

This applies really nicely on my skin, and is easy to smooth over my face. I find this is not a heavy silicon based primer (which is good because I am definitely not a fan of those sorts of primers). However, I feel like this has the tiniest aspect of that because it creates a lovely smooth canvas for my makeup to go onto.

Honestly, the first few times I used this I did not think it made my makeup last longer, but depending on what foundation I use this with, my makeup does actually wear better and doesn't fade so quickly which is great.

Overall, I do like using this primer because of how it works with certain foundations and the way it makes my skin look, but it’s not my favourite primer out there.

This was the very first primer I used and while it is expensive it is definitely worth it.

It comes in a black cylindrical container and contains 30mls; one problem with this type of container is you are unable to see how much is left however the pump dispenser allows you to control how much you want out and has the added bonus of being hygienic I typically need between 1-1/2 pumps to do my entire face.

The primer feels rather silky I suppose a bit like silicone. It has a slight shimmer to it which adds a subtle luminescence to the skin without looking like you have rubbed glitter all over your face. It guides/absorbs into my skin well and It makes my make up look fantastic and last all day.

I've tried many primers ranging from $10-$70 and this is the best primer I have ever used. Priming the skin is a must, if you think about it your face is like a canvas, and before painting a canvas you need to prepare it before you start painting away.

It comes in a pump bottle and one pump is the perfect amount to apply to your whole face and jawline. The formula is thick and creamy, once you apply this to your skin it leaves an oil free dewy finish. After that you can use powder or liquid foundation it's very versatile.

It makes my skin feel smoother and applying foundation after priming my face is a much easier task. It also makes the foundation stick to my skin easier and it doesn't make the foundation soak into the skin.

I've recommended this primer to many family and friends and they love this, maybe even more than I do, it's worth the money and lasts you a long time.

I've had my tube of Prep and Prime for months and months as I find a small amount goes a long way!

My skin feels gloriously smooth after I apply this, and it does a great job of smoothing over the visible pores on and around my nose ready for a great foundation layer. I usually apply it with my fingers followed by a liquid foundation.

I don't find it does anything about redness though, but I don't need it to as that's why I use the following layers!

The packaging is really great, it's never leaked and no product goes to waste. The actual product is a thick ish fluid, it's white and shimmery but the shimmer doesn't show through into my makeup.

It's lasted a long time so I would buy again!