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.

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

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.

I love love love this primer. I have quite a stash of primers at home because I buy them and find them too thick and heavy or they just don't do what I want them to do so I had basically given up on priming but then I got given this as a gift and it has changed my make up life!

It is super hydrating which I find great as I use the Mac Studio Fix Foundation and find that can be a little drying. It goes on really easily and makes my make up last all day!

It is quite pricey here in NZ but in saying that you only need the smallest amount so the bottle lasts quite a long time. I have had mine about 3-4 months and it still feels at least half full.

It also smells really nice unlike some I have had and has really cute packaging.

All in all it is a wicked product!

I had only ever used one primer before and it was quite moisturising so naturally I didn't like it because of my oily skin but I was recommended to try this one as it counters the oil more and helps to hold the foundation in place. It definitely helps your foundation last longer throughout the day and I love the texture it gives my skin. My only criticism is the price. When you are spending $80 on a foundation and $60 on a primer, it all adds up. I guess there is no magic bullet to perfection... I think I would probably not use it everyday because it seems a bit excessive but definitely worth while when you have an event like a wedding or whatever. I will say that the bottle does last a while, its not like its tiny.