MAC Strobe Cream Review

I bought the travel size of this just to try it out. I have been using this as an all-over face primer. As a primer, I wouldn't say it make my foundation last any longer. It does make the application smoother (studio fix fluid) but I found that as my face heated up, the foundation began to break up overtop, rather than just become shiny as it does with a more sillicon type primer. I would say that it makes my foundation a tiny bit more glowy, but not enough to say it is illuminating. With all the new primer products on the market currently, I will use up the tube, but not repurchase.

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 was excited to try this, as it's such a cult product. However, despite my best efforts, I struggled to understand how to use it. Was it a moisturiser? Was it a primer? Was it a highlighter?

In the end I did use it as a primer. And yes, I did feel I could see a healthy 'glow'. However, my main makeup concern is a tendency to redness (common in us pale-skinned types!), so this felt a bit superfluous to my needs.

If dull skin is your issue, this is a great product to try, but if you are more concerned with controlling redness and shine, this product is unlikely to do anything amazing for you!

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 purchased this last year after hearing Shaaanxo rave about it. I am a matte girl through and through but this has started getting me into the dewy look. I like to mix it with foundation and it really does illuminate the whole face. I have also tried wearing it over my moisturiser on non makeup days for a glow, but didn't find this worked as well.

I'm kind of confused about how you're supposed to use this product!

It's too lightweight to be a moisturizer and doesn't have any SPF but it's quite moisturizing for a primer and make me a bit greasy?

I've mixed a bit with a heavier coverage foundation to help sheer it out and add some glow and it works quite well like that but I can't help but think I'm missing the point.

I am going to use it again because I really like the fresh smell and it does feel nice on the skin. Think I just need to research how to use it a bit more to understand the hype!

I recently returned to using Strobe cream after having a few years break. The first time I purchased this strobe cream was to use it as a primer. For me personally I feel it's not a great primer. I had too much glow going on. I now use it as a highlighter on my cheeks, forehead,cupids brow etc. I feel it serves a better purpose being used in this way rather then as a primer.

A little goes a very long well it has a smooth texture and guides onto your skin well. I normally just apply this using my middle finger instead of a make-up brush. Not very hygienic but I find this most effective for blending. When I use this as a highlighter I find it gives a subtle radiant shine to those areas. There is a slight fragrance but it isn't overpowering and I have never broken out or had a bad reaction from using this cream.

The packaging is simple (yet elegant ) pearly white colour tube it looks very similar to the actual cream housed inside. It is an art squeezing the cream out at times!

I think compared to other similar products there are cheaper alternative on the market for a third of the price so I probably won't repurchase it.

I got the strobe cream in pinklite for light skin tones. It’s a light but thickish white cream with a slight sheer pinky pearlescence. As a primer, I like how it creates this natural look on my face.. so i didn’t need to brush any powder over my bb cream to get that soft, healthy and glowy look. In comparison to their Prep + prime natural radiance primer, it feels less sticky but still hydrating, and it didn’t make my face look overly shiny. I do prefer more of a natural glow over shiny for a small face like mine.

If coverage is not a problem for you, mixing this cream together with foundation creates a nice, soft application with a natural finish. It’s like wearing a tinted moisturiser.

Overall.. It’s ok.. For me, it just doesn’t have any wow factor to persuade me to keep using it as a staple.