MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact [SPF30/PA++] Reviews

Name: Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact [SPF30/PA++]
Brand: MAC
Rating: 3.44 (178 reviews)

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22 Reviews

별이엄마쩡이
Feb 1, 2018
Combination Skin
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Pros
I use this as a winter cushion. Although it's a foundation, it applies thinly and has good lasting power. It gives a porcelain-like expression. The coverage is also good.
Cons
There is a greaseproof paper on top of the solid beauty balm, and a puff on top of that. So a lot of dust sticks to it. The case needs urgent repair (but I'll repurchase it anyway because of its performance).
Tip
It attracts a lot of dust, so I don't carry it around. I only use it at home. If you melt it with your hands and apply it, the adhesion is better than the puff, and it applies more thinly and beautifully (but I'm lazy so I just use the puff). There's a bit of oil, so touch-up makeup is needed in the middle. Even if you accidentally apply it too thickly, it melts naturally to fit my face within an hour or two, so don't rub it (if you rub it, it will get stuck in pores that weren't clogged before).

맛있게도냠냐암
May 5, 2017
Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
When using cushion products, the pores are always cracked and dried, and the makeup fades over time. But this one has great lasting power! It's not drying at all and feels like it just melts into the skin~~
Cons
Since it's a compact type, the application with a sponge feels a bit difficult because of the lack of spreadability.
Tip
When applying makeup, you can just dab the needed amount on the back of your hand, which helps save product and apply the right amount.

하늘이땅콩
Apr 16, 2017
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
The coverage was also good, it didn't apply too thickly, and the lasting power was long-lasting and good.
Cons
It's a shame there's only one puff. Using the puff, it gets dirty quickly and a lot of dust settles on it.
Tip
Applying it together with the scrub cream improves the lasting power.

인생템을찾아떠나는길
Mar 11, 2017
Oily SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The product seems to be just usable. The coverage is around medium-high, and it didn't seem to crease too much. The longevity is quite good. The case is also pretty and easy to carry around!! The store staff said it would give a dewy skin expression, but I don't think that's the case - it just gives a subtle glow. As I have oily skin, I prefer a more matte finish rather than a dewy one, so the glowy effect works better for me!
Cons
First of all, the color is too dark. I bought the Light Plus version since there's a Lightful C cushion, but the color is too yellowish. I really regret getting the Light one - for someone like me who is around NC21, the lighter shade would have been better. So now I'm mixing it with a whitening cream to make it better, and that helps a bit. And while it's convenient to carry around, when you first open it, it's kind of disappointing - a sponge and some oil paper, for a MAC product? This is definitely an area that needs to be improved, like making a plastic cover or something. The product also attracts a lot of dust... And the puff is useless - when I tried to apply it on the back of my hand, it just absorbed everything and didn't transfer to my skin at all. It's basically a sponge, not a puff. I really want to send an email to MAC and ask them to revamp this product.
Tip
Just throw away the oil paper and sponge, and buy a makeup puff from Daiso or Olive Young. Dampen it before use, and it'll work much better.

justjun
Feb 12, 2017
Combination Skin
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Pros
Recommended for those with sensitive skin. Recommended for those who dislike cushions. Lasts well into the afternoon and is great. Easy to use even outside.
Cons
Why is there no refill? It wears down quickly. If you could make a foundation like this for touch-up makeup, I would use it.

킹셉
Nov 17, 2016
Dry SkinAcne Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
It seems to be dry, but it's surprisingly moisturizing and has good staying power. The coverage is also decent!
Cons
The only downside is that there's a sheet of paper between the puff and the compact.
Tip
Make sure to thoroughly moisturize the base!

래캣
Oct 19, 2016
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
I bought this last fall, but when I used it for makeup, the flaky skin was so bad that I didn't use it. Then in May this year, I remembered it and tried it again. The coverage, longevity, and adhesion were all great. It's also waterproof, so I used it when swimming. I used it diligently throughout the summer. But my skin got dry again, and the flaky skin made me stop using it.. My skin is great when it's not dry, and I don't think there's anything better than this. I want to try other solid foundations, so I don't plan to repurchase this (I've been eyeing the Bobbi Brown solid foundation), but if the other ones don't work out, I'll likely repurchase this one.
Cons
When my skin is dry, it's really the worst, and the skin expression is terrible. Dry skin and flaky skin are not recommended. It's just a summer foundation. And the container is too ugly.. There's a cheap-looking film on top of the foundation.. Dust also sticks to it too much.. The container and the film need improvement..
Tip
Moisturize well and apply it. An air puff is better than the included puff. Since it's solid, melt it with your fingers and apply it, and it will apply well.

ariri11
Oct 17, 2016
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
I'm on my 3rd repurchase of this product and I'm still loving it! The color is beautiful, it's lightweight, applies naturally, and has great adhesion and lasting power. I have a fair 21-tone complexion and I'm using the lightest shade. In the fall and winter when I have some redness, it covers it well without needing a separate concealer. I usually apply it with a brush or a Real Techniques brush.
Cons
It collects a lot of dust ㅠㅠ And can't the oil paper be made differently? The puff is... really not to my liking ㅠㅠ That's why I don't use the puff.
Tip
For those of us with dry skin types, in the fall and winter when it gets even drier, try adding a drop of facial oil when using it! I use a spatula to scoop it out, which helps keep it cleaner to use.

영영경
Oct 7, 2016
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Instead of applying it with a sponge, I spread it thinly with my fingers. It has good adhesion and coverage. Basically, you should use a primer before applying the BB cream to increase its longevity~
Cons
This product is not too matte nor too dewy, so if you want a glowy or matte look, you may need to use additional products.

갈뮤
Oct 2, 2016
Oily Skin
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Pros
Slim design A brand called Mac Easy portability Pink-toned foundation No darkening Excellent staying power Ingredients are top-notch Moisturizing yet powdery Can be used for back-to-mac For oily skin types, it can look cakey and clump when applied matte, but when using a more hydrating product, it wears off quickly and melts away due to excessive sweating. Highly recommended for those with an extremely oily complexion. The daily skin expression can vary greatly depending on what skincare products are used underneath.
Cons
The paper scraps in the middle. As someone said, the texture is like greasy paper...old-fashioned. Using this as a base and then applying something else on top...haha
Tip
Based on someone's review, using it with a poop puff is highly recommended♥