I thought it
fitting to start my blog by sharing my take on one of more recent purchases:
MAC Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage. I’ve recently decided to renew my love
affair with MAC, a love affair which started way back in high school, and what
better way to rebuild our relationship than to try this primer.
I must admit
that primers haven’t really been a staple in my make-up kit. My first encounter
with one was a while back; a friend gave me a set of Fresh Minerals make-up for
my wedding, and it included a bottle of primer. I wasn’t really crazy about the
Fresh primer because I felt it made my face oily; it did however, make
foundation application much easier, and my skin felt super soft and smooth… I digress,
going back to MAC Prep and Prime… Prior to buying it, I did a little (ok, a lot
of) research on its pros and cons. Some reviews raved about the product whilst
others ranted about it. Well, so far, so good...
According to the product description, MAC Prep
and Prime Skin Base Visage is an ultra-fluid lotion formulated with
special-effect silicones. Calms and soothes the skin, blots away excess oil,
and evens out skin redness. Improves the laydown and application of foundation
or powder
The primer is pearly white with tiny flecks of glitter. I use only the quarter of the size of a pea, and it’s enough for my entire face. It’s supposed to be
put on after your moisturizer but I go without the moisturizer in the morning
as it feels sticky in our hot weather.
One thing’s for sure though, it does make applying foundation a breeze! I
started using the primer with my MAC Studio Fix Powder + Foundation, and I loved
how the powder seemed to glide on smoothly. What’s more, there were no rough
patches or uneven areas after application. The foundation lasted longer, I didn’t
have to retouch quite as often as I did without the primer. I also noticed that
my T-zone (which is the bane of my make-up existence) stayed matte; I normally
get shiny/oily few hours after putting on make-up. However, I find that the
primer doesn’t mattify me as much when used with my MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 L though I haven’t noticed any major oil
secretion, I just don’t feel as matte as when I use it with the powder. Then again,
it’s probably the type of foundation and not the primer itself.
Over all, I think MAC Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage is a good buy. It makes
my skin feel smooth and soft, and it prevents foundation from caking. With this
product, I can say that I am officially a primer believer!
