MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect

First Impression?

I could not feel my fingers after trying to squeeeeeeze the product out of this container. The container is so stiff that you cant get any product out. After I eventually got a drop out I wasn't that impressed when I patted it on my face. I didn't notice any difference when applying my foundation.

I am a fan of MAC but I would not purchase this again.

Totally with Sharmini as regards the packaging n shiny face.i bought this a while back n i tried to like it as its made by a well known cosmetic house .but my makeup slid on top of this product n this product never seemed to settle n absorb on my skin.there was a sheen to it which i did not like.i ended up giving mine away

In my quest to find products that allow me to get ready for work on time every morning without looking like the Corpse Bride resurrected, I was quite chuffed to find this on the shelves at my local MAC store. Having previously tried the Natural Radiance primer I was a little disappointed to see that I had developed a shiny happy face by mid-morning...emphasis on the"shiny". On the advice of the sales assistant who attacked me with an arsenal of tubes, pots, brushes and probably some of the brush cleaner in her enthusiasm I walked out of the store lighter in pocket but hoping for the best. The summary of the product as described on the bottle is a mix of scientific jargon that even me, with a background in science, couldn't decipher. However, i did pick out words like'oil-absorbing particles' which sounded hopeful. Altogethrr, it's not a bad product. It left my skin smooth and shine-free for a significant amount of time. An added bonus is that it didn't leave my skin with an whitish, ashy cast which i find from a lot of products witha high SPF. Problems - its a bit pricey with the 30ml retailing at R430. Also, the packaging sucks. The tube is very rigid and i foresee myself having a lot of difficulties getting out the last bit of product (for that price i plan onsqueezing out every last drop). You'll be glad to know a little goes a long way so thats a plus.