Name: Prep+Prime Natural Radiance
Brand: MAC
Rating: 3.33 (64 reviews)

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Prep+Prime Natural Radiance

Has Shimmer

Pills on Skin

Not Moisturizing

Causes Allergic Reactions

Causes Breakouts

Feels Harsh on Skin

Doesn’t Go On Smoothly

Provides Cooling Effect

Hydrating

Easy to Apply

Sets Well

Lightweight

Looks Natural

Adds Glow

The price... It's hard to justify spending my own money on it... Plus, the results aren't dramatic

Instant cooling effect + less clogged pores when used! It also absorbs well into the skin

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In summer, I've occasionally used it alone without an emulsion underneath. However, during winter, there were times when I felt it lacked sufficient hydration.

This is a famous MAC emulsion product with a light pink hue, containing their renowned mineral pearls (when I think of MAC, mineral pearls come to mind first). It's great for use in all seasons. The pump bottle design makes it convenient to apply.

The texture feels more like an emulsion, so it seems to run out quickly.

I used this product as a hydrating primer. It made my skin look smooth with its moisturizing effect. The application is great, and it's perfect to use before makeup. The cooling effect is ideal for reducing skin heat.

It's only hydrating immediately after use, but becomes dry as time passes.

The cream applies smoothly and feels moisturizing right after application.

It's moisturizing if you apply it after a thorough skincare routine. This works best for those who don't have significant pore issues.

I bought this because of the sales associate's persuasive skills. When they did a makeup test at the department store, my pores looked tiny and my skin seemed super hydrated. However, when I use it at home, my skin quickly becomes dry and there's zero effect on pores. I'm already looking for another product. Also, the pink pearl residue makes my face look even redder.

It instantly moisturizes upon application. Being a cream type, it spreads nicely on the face and absorbs well.

The price... oh, the price!!! At nearly $60, it's quite a splurge and can be a bit hard on the wallet...

Maybe it's because I'm a MAC devotee, but this product is my absolute go-to. It fills in uneven texture and pores like a dream, making it a total must-have in my routine.

It's a bit drying and rather ordinary. There's some shimmer in it, which I think would've been better left out. The texture doesn't quite mesh with the shimmer.

First off, I love the pink hue. While it doesn't actually do much for color, it does a great job controlling excess oil.

After diligently applying skincare for a plump base,
using MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance,
and lightly applying Estée Lauder Futurist foundation,
this morning my skin truly had a clean, radiant glow.
I was pleased to maintain a fresh look into the afternoon with just one blotting paper.

Apart from making skin quite dry...!
I want to buy it for its oil control, but
it causes extreme dryness on the nose area.
Might try it again in midsummer before deciding whether to purchase or not.

Final rating: 2 points. The nose area is particularly prone to extreme dryness. It controls oil well, but the dry patches with shimmer are somewhat bothersome.

Skin type: Large pores in the T-zone with acne. Lots of blackheads on the nose. Extremely oily skin that causes makeup to break down quickly, requiring frequent blotting.

[Primers I own]
MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance: Applies like a moisturizer. Skin feels firm after application and it controls oil well. Occasionally causes cracking in the nose area, like drought-like dryness.
Benefit POREfessional Hydrating: Thick silicone texture. Less drying.
Laura Mercier Original Primer: Feels like a hydrating moisturizer.
MAC Strobe Cream Pink
While foundations clearly fall into 'trash' or 'holy grail' categories, each primer has its own merits.

[If you have dry skin]
Better not to buy it. I'd recommend the Laura Mercier primer instead. Prep + Prime Radiance is matte. It applies similarly to the Laura primer, but doesn't feel moisturizing after application, though it's not 100% drying either.

[Pore coverage]
Quite good. I might have noticed a significant effect because my pores are very large (sigh), but it makes cheeks look smooth.

[Its best feature]
Oil control - wearing this drastically reduces the number of blotting papers needed until the end of the workday. Surprisingly better than Benefit in this aspect.

[Application]
Applies well. If you have dry skin, it might make your nose look parched, so don't buy it...

[For acne-prone skin]
Doesn't cause breakouts. For those who don't double cleanse, primers can cause acne. Make sure to double cleanse thoroughly!

The value for money isn't great... When using it, I didn't get that 'Ah, it was worth spending the (supposedly) high price' feeling.

The best thing was how it performed without any major flaws! It felt like it simply focused on being a natural, effective primer.

After applying, give it some time to absorb by gently patting it into your skin before putting on foundation. This really helps with pore coverage and improves both the overall complexion and staying power of your makeup!

It's expensive... and on days when my pores are really noticeable, this alone isn't enough to cover them. I wish it doubled as sunscreen, but since it doesn't, I have to apply two separate layers.

It's great that this primer feels light like a makeup base, not thick or heavy. The difference between wearing it and not is surprisingly noticeable!

Oh no... When I apply it, it pills terribly... It's also very tingling... I'm not sure about its adherence, but it's too painful to use.

My skin tends to be extremely dry and sensitive to fine dust, causing a lot of dead skin cells lately. When the store associate applied this and then foundation, it looked amazing! After contemplating for a while, they gave me a sample in a small container to try out.

Sometimes it feels a bit too shiny and can make my makeup look like it's floating on my skin.

It definitely makes makeup last longer in summer! I'm planning to repurchase.

Whether I mix it with other products or use it alone as a base, my makeup separates. It really emphasizes my pores... I honestly don't know why I'm still using it.

Wow, I really trusted the MAC brand and bought it... When I got the tester, it seemed nice, but in reality, it's disappointing.

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