MAC Prep + Prime Skin Review

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!

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 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!

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 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!

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

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 :)

When I first bought this product ( early last year and it's still going strong ) I was looking for two things most people look for quality and value. It's a primer so it's better having a product which meets both criterial rather one or the other. Let face it - it plays a big part on the final result.

So it has a beautiful shimmer and light mousey consistency and blends In to your skin leaving a soft surface for you to work on. Lovey smell as well.

For the price and the length of time it has lasted me I was pretty happy. I'm glad I have this product and would be sceptical trying anything else after using this.

I hadn't used a primer for quite a while so I would sometimes forget to put it on. I can definitely tell the difference if I have forgotten. My foundation just doesn't last as long and neither does it look 'finished' off. I wouldn't say it has glitter as others have commented but more of a shimmer which I don't mind at all as I can't really see it once my foundation is on. I don't need much at all - only 1 1/2 pumps to cover all my face. I also like the slight scent and it does make my skin feel nice. Definitely continue to use it.