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M.A.C COSMETICS Prep + Prime Skin
SIZE: 30ml

4.2 of 85 reviews

4.2 of 85 reviews

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Most Helpful Positive

The best

Ariel

Got it as a sample , really liked it so I purchased one. No regrets

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M.A.C Cosmetics Prep + Prime Skin is a lightweight gel lotion that evens out skin redness and tone while improving radiance. This skin-perfecting primer improves the wear time and appearance of foundation for a perfected finish.

What customers say

GREAT - 83% recommend

4.2
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Skin Concern:

  • Oiliness and shine

Skin Type:

  • Normal to dry
  • Normal to oily
  • Oily

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M.A.C COSMETICS Prep + Prime Skin Reviews

4.2 of 85 reviews

83% recommend this product

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Most Helpful Criticism

Not for me

Kat

The texture is nice under makeup but I don’t feel like my skin breathes very well with the product on, usually have a small breakout to deal with afterwards.
  1. Not for me

    Kat

    The texture is nice under makeup but I don’t feel like my skin breathes very well with the product on, usually have a small breakout to deal with afterwards.
  2. The best

    Ariel

    Got it as a sample , really liked it so I purchased one. No regrets
  3. Good base

    Sair

    Love this primer it goes well with some makeups but I find that others it doesn't suit, it could be the foundation but I love the texture and glitter this one contains to give you a glow and shine.
  4. Good

    BG

    Foundation sticks on it nicely.
  5. Good

    PK

    Received a good size of it as a free gift and this works really well to give that smooth finish.
  6. Love mac

    Natalie THOROUGHGOOD

    Im for anything mac. Received this primer in the generous primer goodie bag and love it, as i knew I would , as everything mac I've tried hasn't left me disappointed. This primer gives great canvas under makeup leaving a radiant glow. Definitely a winner and reasonable price. Great packaging.
  7. It’s meh

    Han

    I finished the bottle but won’t be repurchasing, it has an old smell and doesn’t sit well with all foundations
  8. Nice!!

    Sarah

    I recently received this in a sample size , and all i can say is that it does not make your makeup move or gef flakey throughout the day.
  9. Prep GOLD!

    Nats

    I have sensitive pale skin. Combination leaning towards dry and this primer by MAC is great. It enables my foundation to spread well and no patches. Highly recommended.
  10. Great

    Sav

    Received a sample size & was so impressed that I had to buy the full size. It really sets your makeup in place & doesn’t move
  11. Primer

    Alexandra

    I purchased this primer as a recommendation from a MAC makeup artist to use under the Studio Sculpt foundation.

    It went on smoothly but honestly I could not tell the difference in appearance or foundation wear time if I used it or not.
  12. Smooths out my skin amazingly

    Naz

    Wow is all I can say. I received this in a sample size and it is AMAZING for my flaky combination skin. I am going to buy the full size ASAP.

    I loved that it worked on my oily and flaky bits of my face and smoothed it out before applying my full coverage NARS foundation.
  13. Not worth the money

    Rach

    It does create a nice surface to work on, but my oily skin shows through very quickly, so not worth the money for me.
  14. Nice!

    Georgie

    I don’t usually use primers very often but I got this as a freebie. It seems quite good, it makes my skin nice and smooth for easy foundation application.
  15. Not overly impressed

    Georgie

    I have been using this for a while now and although I don’t think it’s a bad product but I definitely don’t love it. It doesn’t feel moisturizing or smoothing on my skin and I don’t really see a glow from it.
  16. Creates a great canvas

    Jenny

    Creates a great smooth canvas for the make up to be applied on! Make up artist at mac tried this on me, and decided ill keep to this for my matte foundations
  17. Good Primer

    Bmw

    I haven’t tried many primers so don’t have much to compare to but I think this one is pretty good. At first I didn’t think it was doing much but noticed when I stopped using it that my skin wasn’t as smooth and my makeup didn’t last as long.
  18. Great for oily skin

    alla

    I have super oily skin and this does help control the shine, however I find it a bit pricey but in saying that it does last a long time.
  19. My go to primer!

    Sarah

    I’ve been using this primer for several years and will keep repurchasing. It doesn’t break me out and keeps my makeup in place. I use it on top of mineral sunscreen and under foundation. I definitely notice my makeup lasts longer and doesn’t crease as much when I’ve wear this. On days I don’t wear much makeup, I use it as an under eye primer to keep my concealer from creasing.
  20. It is OK

    Greta

    It feels lovely on, makes the make up stay on but I think you can find nicer primers out there. Packaging is very pretty
  21. Glowy, dewy, skin - every time

    Ad

    My makeup seems to last the longest when I use this primer. This is one of my favourites as it isn’t heavy on the skin and made a noticeable difference in my finished makeup look.
  22. Luminous

    Isabella

    I absolutely love this primer! It leaves a beautiful luminous finish and blurs imperfections. It feels light on the skin and allows makeup to glide nicely over the top. I have dry-normal skin and do find that by the end of the day I am left with a bit of shine in the t-area so perhaps would not recommend for oily skin. I feel this primer really helps to extend the life of my makeup.
  23. Dewy finish primer

    Megan

    My Make up artist used this Primer on my wedding day. It feels hydrating and has a slight sparkle. It gave me a dewy finish under my foundation. I have been using it ever since then.
  24. Forever the best!

    Shaz

    I was introduced to this product through the mini samples they send with purchases. At first I thought it was useless as it appeared ultra shimmery and I felt like I had eyeshadow applied to my whole face. But it is really not like that at all! I think it just depends on the lighting in your house as to how shimmery/glittery it looks. Once you finish off with your other makeup this primer keeps yo...
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  25. Nice product

    Georgie

    I find this nice as a primer however I would of liked a bit more of a radiance. I didn’t really see much of that. Otherwise nice enough, moisturizing and helps makeup stay on longer
  26. Luxurious and dewy

    Marina

    I love this product, I use it everyday and it is the perfect primer for my foundation. Leaves my skin dewy and well hydrated highly recommend
  27. Very Happy with this Primer

    Melissa

    Initially received as a sample and liked it so much, went onto purchase. As it says, light weight texture, very smoothing on my skin, and does feel like a canvas for my makeup each day. Love the Mac Primer.
  28. Simply the best!

    Jen

    Hands down - Best primer ever. Makes my skin look and feel super smooth. My makeup lasts all day. Love it!!!
  29. Used it for years

    Hannah

    I have used this for over 5 years and I love it. It’s moisturising and creates a beautiful smooth and dewy base for any type of foundation, BB cream or even tinted moisturiser. Definitely recommend.
  30. Great!

    Si

    Applies so much more smoothly and allows makeup to stay on my skin better without smudging. I love how this gives my skin a smooth and soft base.
  31. like it

    c

    Goes on really smooth and stays on all day. Really happy with this product.
  32. Not sure

    T

    There are better primers on the market for less price. I found this one to be way more glittery than I would like and didn't extend the wear of my foundation all that much.
  33. Great Product!

    Nadi

    My makeup seems to last the longest when I use this primer. This is one of my favourites as it isn’t heavy on the skin and made a noticeable difference in my finished makeup look.
  34. A great base

    Hannah

    I use MAC Studio Fix fluid and compact powder with great results, so wanted to see if their primer made a difference.
    A little goes a long way, and it gives a smooth base without feeling heavy. I have noticed an improvement with my foundation staying put throughout hot weather. 10/10 will purchase again.
  35. not my favourite primer

    Luci

    its a really good primer but I prefer thicker primers to this one, I found this a bit too thin
  36. Okay depending on what you are looking for

    Mandstar87

    I didn’t realise when I purchased this product that it had sparkles/glitter in it. Don’t get me wrong, it is a fine glitter, however still glitter nonetheless. Once foundation is put on it isn’t as noticeable.

    I have naturally oily skin so this is not what I wanted, as I prefer a matte/satin finish. I could see this being good however for drier skin girls trying to achieve a glow from...
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  37. Smooths

    Jenna

    Does a good job at smoothing out uneven skin
  38. Love it

    E

    I love how this gives my skin a smooth and soft base. My makeup
    Applies so much more smoothly and allows makeup to stay on my skin better without smudging.
  39. Works well but overpriced

    Christina

    While I find that this primer works well, it's just overpriced for what it is. The ones by the ordinary are just as good and they are around the $10 mark. Just not sure that I'd by this one again given the price tag and the other options out there.
  40. One of the best primers

    Tash

    I love this primer, it works so well, making my skin look and feel super smooth. The only downfall is that it's over priced.
  41. for everyday use

    perfecting skin]

    it is good for everyday use however i would not recommend it for a party. this does the job of smooth application of makeup but is not longwear.
  42. An oldie but a goodie

    B

    This primer smoothes out the texture on my skin, helps to smooth out my pores, and helps my Mac foundation to sit nicer on the skin. No complaints
  43. I adore it

    Kat

    I love this primer as it does whats advertised, fills in any large pores, evens my complexion and helps everything stay put longer. My only downside is my skin doesn’t like it when I use it reguarly, just blocks my pores a little too much even with a really deep cleanse.
  44. Beautiful

    Bella

    Really nice primer, holds the foundation really well. Not ideal for dry skin though.
  45. Best primer

    Kathleen

    Expensive but worth the money makeup stays on all day
  46. I like this primer a lot

    Juliet

    This is one of my favourite primers as it isn’t heavy on the skin and made a noticeable difference in my finished makeup look. My makeup seems to last the kindest when I use it too
  47. Nice

    M

    It's a nice product to put under a pore filling primer. I'm not sure I notice a massive difference when wearing it, but it feels nice to apply and makes my skin more hydrated
  48. Smoothing

    Allyce

    I have been using this product for a while now i love it, it helps my foundation glide on smoothly and stay in place.
  49. great for all skin types

    aron

    by far my favourite primer, it suits my skin when its oily in summer and dry in winter. You don't need much either so it means it lasts for a long time which is great value for money! and it helps my make up wear for longer
  50. Perfect primer!

    Laura

    I find this product is absolutely perfect for priming my face and getting it ready for makeup. I have definitely seen a huge difference in the way my makeup looks when I use it. I have even used it to set my makeup a couple times and it works like a dream! It also doesn’t make me breakout at all which is amazing as I have very sensitive acne prone skin! Definitely recommend!
  51. Does a great job

    Elise

    I got this as a sample and will definately buy the full size. It sat well on my skin and was too shiny. Was comfortable and lasted the day. Good to wear alone as well.
  52. Does what it says

    Lisa

    This feels silky, and makes my makeup (powder) go on well, and holds up through the day
  53. Great buy!

    Lara

    Feels really nice on the skin and it actually feels like it is nourishing my skin. Holds make-up well in place too!
  54. Wears well

    Elizabeth

    Great everyday primer, sits well under makeup, easy to apply and has a silky feel to it.
  55. Great primer!

    Brittles

    This is a beautiful light weight silicone based primer with a gel like consistency, meaning it glides easily over the skin masking any imperfections and smoothing out pores. Whether applied with your fingers or with a damp beauty sponge this product evens out the skin tone and helps mask my red cheeks. I found applying this product with a beauty sponge on those specific areas of concern (my cheeks...
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  56. Glowy, velvety primer

    Caitlin

    This primer gives a nice velvety feel to your skin before you put your makeup on. It has a slight shimmer to it so works to help with a glowy look.
  57. Holy grail

    Tay

    This primer is so silky like a soft veil for your skin. It’s great for everyday and doesn’t break you out!
  58. Great everyday primer

    Jessica

    This is a great everyday primer, sits well under makeup, applies well and absorbs quickly. Makes makeup appear smoother and lasts longer over the day. The pump applicator does dispense a lot of product at once though, so I find I go through the bottles quite quickly.
  59. Love it!

    Joel

    I think this is pretty damn good! I think MAC has to be one of my favourite brand because of it’s consistency with making good formulas no matter what the product is! This is no exception, give it a go if you can.
  60. Best Primer I've used

    claire

    Over the years I've used a lot of Primes before applying my Make up. from the best of the best to cheap ones.

    I find once applying this Primer my skin feels like silk. My makeup goes on so much smoother and so easy to spread. It also makes my make up last the whole day without having to touch up.
  61. Into It

    Maddy

    This is a really good primer, dries fast and helps my foundation set better into the skin.
  62. So-So

    Laura

    Nice primer but not amazing. I use powder not liquid, not sure if that makes a huge difference, but sometimes it can make the powder sit funny depending on what coverage im going for.
  63. Smooths

    Jenna

    Smooths skin for a nice makeup base but doesn’t wow me for the price
  64. Luxurious primer, over priced though

    Samuel

    It works well, goes on smoothly and created the perfect base for foundation. I just found that it was highly priced, so I probably won’t purchase it again.
  65. Nice primer

    Rhiannon

    I haven't repurchased as I wasn't wowed by it especially for the price. It is nice and does the job but expected better
  66. Good but not brilliant

    Kishlette

    I have combination skin so I like to use a primer to control oil and smooth out pores down the t section. This is a good, solid primer. There's nothing wrong with it...but then there's nothing fantastic about it either... It doesn't seem to impart a lot of 'radiance' as it promises but it does have a smoothing effect and controls oil to a degree. That said, there are a lot of really good primers o...
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  67. good product

    Shan

    I've only just started using this product and so far really like the way it feels on my skin
  68. Wouldn’t recommend for sensitive skin

    Veronika

    I was recommended this by numerous co workers and because I was already using majority of the MAC range at the time, I thought this would be great to add to my regime. Unfortunately, I have ridiculously sensitive skin and after the first try I felt a sort of stinging sensation and my skin didn’t take to it at all. I used it a few more times to make sure it wasn’t a one off, but the same result eve...
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  69. Nice

    Bebe

    Helps longevity of foundation, very nice.
  70. Great

    Penelope

    Really like this as a primer. Helps the makeup stick and the 2 shades allow for colour balance
  71. Great

    Tena

    I like the texture of this primer. This helps my foundation stay on longer
  72. Great Base

    Bette

    Great base, reduces redness and feels nice and velvet-like. I find it works best with Mac Foundations and keeps them in place all night, I can find Mac foundations to be quite drying (I have combination/dry skin) and this creates a nice base layer between my skin and foundation
  73. Too dry

    Sarah

    I found that this primer made my skin look very dull and flat. Would be better for oily skin as opposed to dry skin like mine
  74. Really good

    Anita

    This is a really good primer, dries fast and helps my foundation sit better.
  75. Softest primer

    PB

    This primer works wonders, been using for years. A little goes a long way, blends in perfectly.
  76. Great primer

    Madee

    Lightweight but fills in and perfects skin ready for foundation!
  77. one of my faves

    moonlightari

    this is one of my favourite primers, I think it was the first one I ever bought. It's comfortable on my sensitive skin and it gives a smooth finish and soft feeling to the skin. I do find it works best with M.A.C foundations.
  78. Great

    b

    Really great smoothing primer that adds radiance to the skin.
  79. Prefer strobe cream

    Gabriella

    I jumped on the primer bandwagon with this one, it's a nice product with a velvet feel and smells nice but if I had known strobe cream by MAC existed when I was purchasing this I probably wouldn't have. It's a nice product but I don't see myself purchasing it again over Strobe cream
  80. feels velvety

    r

    gorgeous smoothing primer, it makes my skin look just the slightest bit more radiant and leaves skin feeling like velvet before the foundation goes on top.
  81. Not for dry skin

    Amy

    Not great for my dry skin type, would only recommend for an oily skin who wants a matte finish.
  82. Nice and smoothing

    Tanya

    This primer leaves my skin feeling as smooth as velvet and blurs out pores and makes my makeup last a longer time! It feels super nice on the skin and is a great base for makeup especially if you're looking for a more matte base.
  83. Perfection

    Jaymes

    This is perfection. Helps my makeup look better and blurs my imperfections.
  84. Perfect Primer

    Kaylah

    Does such a great correcting job and really evens my skin tone so it’s perfect for applying foundation. Subtly illuminates without being too over the top.
  85. Favourite primer of all time!

    Natalie

    I have oily/combination and this is the only primer that works perfectly for me! Makes my skin smooth and adds the perfect amount of illumination that is also viable under foundation to prevent a flat looking foundation. Continuously repurchase this product!
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