MAC Prep + Prime Skin Review

My first and one and only primer! I am a MAC addict so of course couldn't wait to try this out. I have had the same 30ml pottle for coming up 9 months now and am just about to run out..a little goes a long way! I only use one pump most days with more dryer skin days needing 2 pumps. Makes my studio sculpt foundation nice and dewy and stay put all day long

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!

Honestly this is the first primer I have ever used and it was given to me by my sister. I have been using it for about 4 months and on the odd occassion I have forgotten to put it on before my fondation I have really noticed the difference in the texture of my face and how my foundation sits on my face. I use foundation every week day for work and with the prep′ it leave a silky/satiny feel to my skin and a sligh glitter look. My foundation just glides on. I use Eclat Satin by Christian Dior and it's a dewy finish fondation and the prep′ makes it last all day looking amazing. I have even had people comment that I'm glowing, with one person saying that I'm sparkling. You don't need to use a lot, and by this I mean only one pump will cover your face as it spread really well. It doesn't have a scent that I've noticed. I have the one for normal skin. I also put it on my eye area and it keeps my eye makeup in place all day especially when I use powder eye shadow. I have thought about trying other primers but really love how this one makes me look and feel. I will definitly be buying it again when it runs out. I've checked the price at the MAC store in Auckland central and it is pricy but it lasts ages and really does make a difference to my make up look.

I purchased this after being a user of Napoleon Auto Pilot and found this product lovely. A little goes a long way and it kept my foundation even for the whole day.

It is an expensive primer in NZ but I do feel you get what you pay for!

I love this. The price here in New Zealand is a bit pricey (so I get mine from the USA using Youshop), however for the price you pay, and the length of time it lasts, you definitely get value for money.

I typically find that 1 - 2 pumps of this product is enough for complete coverage of my face. I like the way it seeps in quickly and how it helps to apply my foundation.

I would also say that I am confident that this product definitely helps with the longevity of my foundation.

I recently purchased another brand of primer however unfortunately for me, it wasn't as good as the prep and prime...as soon as this primer has run out, I will definitely be repurchasing this one

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!

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.