Prep and Prime Face Protect

MAC Cosmetics

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3.7

514 reviews
66%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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NEW Formula August 2012: Estimted PPD: 6.2 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 5%, Oxybenzone 3%. Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyester-8, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Seed Oil, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-polyhydroxystearate, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Scutellaria Biacalensis Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Whey Protein, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Malate/MA Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Mica ORIGINAL Formula: Estimated PPD ~ 9.1 Active ingredients: Zinc Oxide 16.10%, Octinoxate 7.50% Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Gluceth-10, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Sucrose, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Cellulose Acetate, Methicone, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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    3.0
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    unoeme

    10 years ago

    I didn't know they've changed the formula but, this primer is ok. My foundation evens out better with this primer, my face appears slightly smooth and it does make my pores appear slightly smaller...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    mel33

    10 years ago

    WHY DID THEY CHANGE THE FORMULA?!?!?! This was my holy grail primer. It had spf 50 AND it left my skin with the perfect matte canvas to put foundation over. I used it for about 2 years but now...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Pealion

    10 years ago

    I love this primer! Not that I primarily use it as a primer really, but it’s my go-to SPF for daily use. I genuinely hate most of the facial SPF products that I’ve tried over the years – they...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    Awele

    10 years ago

    Excellent Oil control for me even on sunny days. I'm on my second pack. I can't live without it now. Buy this product if you have oily T-zone. It did not make me breakout or anything even...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Deep Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    lizpolito

    10 years ago

    I used to like this product because I have very oily skin and it made my face matte all day and I only had to blot once a day vs 8-9 times a day. Too bad they changed the formulation. Now it feels...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    lwjw

    10 years ago

    OH MY GOD. Why did mac change the formula. why. This was holy grail for the past 4 years and I knew there was something different about it this time round, I actually thought my bottle was expired...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ildahysa

    10 years ago

    This used to be one of the best things to ever go on my face. Used to make my makeup last all day, my face used to not get oily whatsoever, and has spf!! I was using it for 3 years before..DUM DUM...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    SigneT

    10 years ago

    This has great oil-control! I noticed a big difference at the end of the day when I used this. My nose and forehead was less shiny. The packaging is horrible, its impossible to get the last product...

    About reviewer (131 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Jkristina

    10 years ago

    Bought this product due to a recommendation by the mua, I'm very oily and needed something to keep oil at bay! I do like it but find sometimes if I put too much on it makes me feel caked after a...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    sophiedecay

    10 years ago

    I had high hopes for this but i am disappointed. Only thing i like is that it has a high spf and its a good packaging. The mua said that it works as a primer. It does not make my makeup last and...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    hippihanna

    10 years ago

    I know it works well for a lot of other people but unfortunately for me I was left really disappointed. I found that it didn't help my foundation sit any better than with just having my moisturiser...

    About reviewer (139 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Jabi

    11 years ago

    The best primer by far, for someone like myself that struggles with oilness. I bought Mac blot pressed powder and I thought that was good until I tried this one. From now one it's going to be my...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Dark

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    christine91

    11 years ago

    I have been using this for a week now and before that i did not use primer at all. I must say, that was a big misstake! I love that this primer has SPF50 because my face cream does not have any and...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    IfeAde

    11 years ago

    The most important thing for my makeup routine!!! Perfect for oily skin !!!! Before I found this primer I was using an Avon primer which did nothing for me. This truly is AMAZING

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    One1Cherry

    11 years ago

    I have combination skin and this kept my oily forehead matt and my dry cheeks doesn't look dry. Its a thick silicony texture, does not feel greasy, my skin feels velvety smooth after. I love this...

    About reviewer (414 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    taoat

    11 years ago

    This is probably the best face primers I've tried up to date. It works miracles! I tend to get oily throughout the day and this primer helps control that shine! It comes out as a thick, white cream...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Galletly

    11 years ago

    UPDATE: I repurchased this product recently and I was so disappointed to see that it had changed beyond recognition. It's basically just a runny, oily sunscreen now - nothing like the lovely matte...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    BriddaBella

    11 years ago

    I bought this product for the summer because I wanted some extra protection for my skin. My mum started getting age spots due, which I guess are partially due to overexposure to the sun and I...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    cocoacloud

    11 years ago

    Because my skin is extremely prone to clogged pores, oiliness and acne; I am very particular about what products I use. Recently, I’ve gotten my acne under control with LRP’s Effaclar line, and...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Rocklover

    11 years ago

    I have combination skin and read on MUA that this is great for controlling oil - even though it's not advertised for that purpose. So I gave it a go and YES - it's the best oil control primer I...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

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