MAC Prep + Prime Skin Review

My mum actually buys this regularly and so I thought I would try it out. It's beautiful! The shimmers in it are stunning :) though not eveyone will enjoy the sparkles it is a great illuminting primer. Makes my makeup stay on well and skin look soft and even. It's pretty pricy however a little does go a long way! I couldn't use this everyday - primers give me acne. Special occasions however is fine. The bottle is really pretty and glittery too!

The packaging is your general sleek black MAC look, but slightly glittery which gives a hint to the contents. This was my first primer so the consistency freaked me out a little, with it being slightly greasy-but don't be scared ladies! This is how it's supposed to be! It's white with little speckles of glitter which you can't see one applied so again- don't be scared! 1-2 pumps gives me good face coverage. Then follow with your foundation. You'll find your foundation glides on over top and looks miles better than without a primer, smaller pores and a bit of a dewy set. It lasts as long as your foundation is on. I find I really only use it for special occasions because a bottle runs for over $50, and I'm generally not a big spender on high end products. I do love my look when I wear this product and would recommend it for anyone looking to improve their general look.

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 thought all primers were the same until I tried this one and OMGOSH the results were amazing. Most primers feel greasy but not this one it just sits nicely. My makeup looks amazing after using this it gives me a nice smooth surface even with impurities and help my makeup last for as long as possible. Only downfall is the price and because I use this under every makeup application so It doesn't last long and for the price you would expect it to. But if you feel like a treat try this. As they say you wont know until you try.

This is an amazing primer. It is pricy but it is worth every penny. Mine lasted me about a year so it's actually pretty good value for money. It allows your foundation to glide on so smoothly and makes it last so much longer. One of my favourite MAC products and definitely a must-have for me.

Works wonders on dry skin and has a stunning shimmer that adds such a beautiful effect on a full face of makeup! Wish it was cheaper lol

I absolutely love this primer! This is amazing if you have oily to combination skin. Keeps me matte all day and stay's put.

MAC products are good quality products. Each application of MAC primer is amazing! My skin looks better after applying this before i start my daily make up routine! I would strongly recommend to anyone!!! It's definitely worth the cost...

Why oh why did I not get this sooner?!!

I don't have much experience with primers but this is just fantastic!

First of all, the packaging is lovely. A sleek black cylinder with a pull off cap & a pump for getting the product out. Only draw back is you cannot see how much is in it. The Black has a slight sparkle to it too.. it's pretty!

The product is a cream, smooth & silky and a little goes a long way. I fine 1 & 1/2 pumps does my whole face & jaw line.

It has a slight shimmer when on the skin which apparently is a light deflector or something along those lines... It's nice anyway.

My skin looks dewy without being sticky with it on by it's self.

Foundation application is easier. It's almost grippy & hold the foundation well.

I have found it's not slipping off by the end of the day & I'm not as oily as I used to be.

Let me begin by saying my experience with primer is that its the coat you do before painting a house, and is not to be used on the face. I have an old flatmate who is a primer fan and when I headed to Australia for the first time back in February for a dance event I suddenly got worried about my face falling off during the combo of excessive heat, humidity and dancing. So I stopped at MAC in duty free and 'accidentally' purchased a primer, plus a wee sample pot of BB cream. It pumps out of the bottle in a nice consistency, the packaging is small enough and designed so you can add it to your existing makeup bag rather easily. It spreads on smoothly (with fingers of course) and seems pretty novice proof. My foundation (covergirl or mac or anything else) seems to all stick to it very nicely and I've had no issues