Is MAC Prep and Prime a good primer?

    A lightweight gel lotion that evens out skin redness and tone while adding radiance.

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    Full Description

    A lightweight gel lotion formulated with special-effect silicones. Evens out skin redness and skin tone while adding radiance. Improves the laydown and application of foundation or powder.

    Key Claims and Benefits

    • Reduces appearance of skin redness by 14%
    • Evens skin tone by 20%
    • Improves radiance by 22%
    • For all skin types
    • Non-acnegenic
    • Oil-free

    Ingredients

    Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa (Algae) Extract, Morus Bombycis (Mulberry) Root Extract, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Silica, Isopentyldiol, Sucrose, Saccharide Isomerate, Alumina, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163) <ILN44809>

    Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.

    Usage

    • Smooth evenly all over the face or to the desired areas after moisturizer (right before foundation) with fingertips, sponge or brush.

    Find the best MAC primer for your skin and make your look last longer, while evening out your skin tone and tackling your biggest skin concerns.

    Beautiful makeup starts with a beautiful base which is why we designed the Prep and Prime Collection, featuring a wide variety of face primers, available in countless shades and textures.

    If you need a primer for dry skin, try our Prep + Primer Natural Radiance and enjoy the benefits of vitamin C, caffeine and vitamin E for skin. Looking for the best primer for pores? MAC Prep + Primer Pore Refiner Stick is a matte primer that blurs the appearance of pores and lines when applied under or over makeup.

    Add a hydrating primer into your skincare routine and fight any signs of aging, while smoothing your skin and enjoying a refreshing boost. Set your makeup and reduce shine with a translucent powder, no matter what your skin tone or type is, and add radiance exactly where you want it with a pen-style highlighter.

    Shield your skin from environmental pollution and prepare it for your favourite MAC foundation by applying the matte primer prior, either with your fingertips, a sponge or a brush. If what you need is a solution to breakouts and inflammation, you'll find relief in our favourite oil control primers, guaranteed to save your pores and refine every inch of your skin.

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    I had been wanting to try out this product for awhile and I was super excited to get a sample. However it turns into a discoball on my skin. It doesn't prolong the wear of my foundation or give my...

    About reviewer (1427 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown


    I don't find this does a whole lot for me. It doesn't make my skin look any smoother after I apply my foundation, and it certainly doesn't increase the wear time of my foundation. It's a nice,...

    About reviewer (541 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray


    This is a good product for my combination skin.I don't find the shimmer in this to be too obvious at all. It did Not blur any fine lines or pores, so be mindful if you need that function .However I...

    About reviewer (134 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen


    Ok primer, but not my HG. I can’t seem to find a MAC primer that works for my oily skin. Moving on to another brand.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen


    This primer on its own is not able to keep my oils at bay, but i use it more for little bit of hydration than a mattifient. I pair this up with the Estee Lauder mattifying primer and both together...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown


    This is a good product. I don't really have any real complaints. I don't find the shimmer in this to be too obvious at all. It doesn't really blur any fine lines or pores, so if you need that...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel


    This makes my face silky soft and my skin look nice before I put on foundation. I've got oily skin and it seems to keep the shine at bay. It's fragrance-free and the packaging is easy to use...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown


    WOW!! This thing is really truly amazing!! I was looking for a primer but didn't want to go for something too matte - I have oily skin but primers with silicons and pore-refining crap tends to...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown


    This is a very strange primer that just really doesn't work for m skin type or makeup style. I bought this some months back when my local MAC was having a GWP sale when you bought a primer and...

    About reviewer (131 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel


    Started using this when I got tired of my oily skin looking gross in the heat. I never use primer except for under eyeshadow so this is really the first one I'm trying. I use it over moisturizer...

    About reviewer (134 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown



    I had been wanting to try out this product for awhile and I was super excited to get a sample. However it turns into a discoball on my skin. It doesn't prolong the wear of my foundation or give my...

    About reviewer (1427 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown


    I don't find this does a whole lot for me. It doesn't make my skin look any smoother after I apply my foundation, and it certainly doesn't increase the wear time of my foundation. It's a nice,...

    About reviewer (541 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray


    This is a good product for my combination skin.I don't find the shimmer in this to be too obvious at all. It did Not blur any fine lines or pores, so be mindful if you need that function .However I...

    About reviewer (134 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen


    Ok primer, but not my HG. I can’t seem to find a MAC primer that works for my oily skin. Moving on to another brand.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen


    This primer on its own is not able to keep my oils at bay, but i use it more for little bit of hydration than a mattifient. I pair this up with the Estee Lauder mattifying primer and both together...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown




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    Can you use MAC Prep and Prime as a primer?

    MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix + Hydrating Setting Spray w/ Travel size. Hold the spray 12 inches from your face and spray. You can use this before makeup as primer, after to lock it in, or for those makeup-free days for some extra hydration.

    How good is the MAC primer?

    The texture of MAC Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer is really nice. It has almost balmy quality that melts into the skin and feels really nourishing and cushiony. It has a lovely illuminating effect and makes skin looks really juicy and plump.

    What does MAC Prep & Prime do?

    Gives an instant boost of hydration while delivering a soft sheen to refresh and finish makeup. This holy grail of hydrating mists can be used with other products in near-endless ways – improve the wear of makeup, or moisturize and soothe tired skin.

    Which brand is best in primer?

    The best primer for you.
    Best overall: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer..
    Best multitasker: MAC Prep and Prime Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray..
    Best for blurring pores: Rare Beauty Pore Diffusing Primer..
    Best value: Elf Hydrating Face Primer..
    Best for oily skin: It Cosmetics Your Skin but Better Makeup Primer+.