Name: Prep+Prime Essential Oils Stick
Brand: MAC
Rating: 4.2 (70 reviews)

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Prep+Prime Essential Oils Stick

Not Affordable

Small Size

Doesn't Exfoliate Well

Causes Allergic Reactions

Absorbs Well

Unsatisfactory Scent

Flips

Adds Glow

Moisturizing

Hydrating

No Pilling

Portable

Suitable for Winter

Long-Lasting

The price is quite steep and the quantity is a bit small, which is disappointing. I wish it offered better value for money.

It provides excellent hydration and gives your skin a radiant glow. I love how it leaves my skin feeling moisturized.

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Terrible... After using it, my skin turned red, felt burning and tingling. I even got something like a burn on my hand and was diagnosed with contact dermatitis at the hospital ;;

As it's an oil stick, I expected instant hydration, but it fell a bit short of my expectations compared to other products

I'm a bit disappointed with the ingredients list on Hwahae, and I find myself not using it as often as I thought I would. That's the main drawback for me.

After purchasing all my skincare, cleansing, and makeup products from MAC, I received their oil as a gratis. When I apply it after washing my face and doing my skincare routine before bed, it leaves my skin feeling wonderfully hydrated.

There's nothing particularly disappointing about it. It's just too good of a product for me. Haha!

I got persuaded by a salesperson at the department store to buy this, but I'm so satisfied with it. It applies smoothly and effortlessly.

I've been using this product for a long time, especially around my mouth and eyes where dead skin cells tend to be noticeable before makeup. It keeps my skin hydrated for hours, preventing my makeup from looking patchy.

While there's nothing to complain about regarding the product itself, I wish it came in a larger quantity.

The texture feels slightly oily, but once applied, it finishes without any stickiness, leaving a fresh feel. I've been using this product for a long time, especially around my mouth and eyes where dead skin cells tend to be noticeable before makeup. It keeps my skin hydrated for hours, preventing my makeup from looking patchy. 

Since it doesn't cause pilling even when foundation is applied over it and adheres well to the skin, I use this MAC Prep+Prime Oil Stick specifically for pre-makeup skincare, while I use other oil sticks for general skincare. 

I highly recommend this for those whose skin tends to look dry or whose makeup easily becomes patchy. It's also an essential product for those who prefer a foundation-free look and only use brightening moisturizer.

Makeup and Skincare Steps:
1. Toner
2. Ampoule
3. MAC Oil Stick
4. Foundation!

There's honestly nothing to complain about... I can't do my makeup without this now!

Dry skin? Struggling with makeup during seasonal changes or fall/winter?

Even with diligent skincare and exfoliation, my dry skin would often emphasize dead skin cells or make foundation look patchy.

Then I heard about the famous MAC Oil Stick and decided to try it. I was shocked... This one product makes skin look like a work of art!

If your foundation used to look separate from your skin, this oil stick can simplify your skincare routine and give you that 'second-skin' makeup look.

Throughout the day, it minimized the appearance of dead skin cells. When touching up, I'd warm a bit on my hands, apply to areas needing correction, and the makeup would blend seamlessly.

For dry areas or spots where you want to reduce the appearance of flaky skin, apply this before foundation or cushion for a perfect match.

It gives your skin a radiant glow without looking greasy. If you occasionally don't want this glow, just set with powder.

Bonus: A MAC employee mentioned that some staff with atopic dermatitis use it like a multi-balm, applying it to their neck regularly. I've tried it on my dry neck, and it kept it moisturized all day!

I got a tip at the store that if you melt it in your palm and then press it onto your face, it can help set makeup or tame cakey makeup when touching up!

1. The quantity is a bit disappointing for the price. While the formula isn't too soft, so it lasts longer than other sticks, many oil sticks have been released recently, and the amount you get for the price is somewhat lacking.

1. The stick format makes it incredibly convenient to apply. It's also great as a portable option.
2. For an oil balm, it's not overly oily, yet it provides good hydration. Even in summer, when I often hear complaints about dryness from air conditioning in stores, applying just a little to needed areas reduces that dry feeling.
3. It's versatile and absorbs well. You can gently pat the oil stick or roll it in your palms before applying to areas like nails or lips for effectiveness. You can also swipe it on facial areas like the forehead, nasolabial folds, and under-eyes, then spread the oil across your entire face - it blends easily because it's an oil.

Feels a bit disappointing considering the price... It's an okay primer stick, but hmm, something about it just isn't quite satisfying.

Applying it lightly before makeup, especially on areas with visible pores like the nose and forehead, works wonders! It really sinks into the skin nicely and does a great job of filling in those pores.

Due to its rich formula, avoid using this product in summer or before makeup. It's best suited for days when your skin feels dry or during winter months.

1. The ingredients aren't particularly impressive for the price.
2. Even for dry skin, it's too rich for summer use.
3. Personally, I didn't care for the grassy scent.

1. It has an extra lid inside, making it hygienic for storage.
2. When my skin was very chapped, applying it generously after evening cleansing improved my skin condition the next day.
3. The stick format was great as it minimized product getting on my hands.
4. The textured stick itself helped with dead skin cell care.

It's a product best used only on dry areas before applying makeup. It might be too rich and heavy elsewhere, so it's probably better to avoid using it on the T-zone

When I bought it, the artist told me its strength was that you could reapply it during touch-ups and then apply makeup again, but it doesn't work like that at all. Instead, it causes my makeup to pill

The only advantage I can see is that it gives a glossy feel to the face when applied before makeup

There's not really anything I dislike about it, but if I had to nitpick, sometimes little clumps form when it solidifies, so you need to roll it between your hands to melt them. Also, the price is a bit... on the higher side.

I'm currently on my 4th bottle! It's so easy to use - just rub it in quickly before applying makeup. It's not heavy at all, and my makeup doesn't cake or separate when I use this. I have sensitive skin that used to get dry and make my makeup look patchy soon after application, but with this product, my makeup stays put for much longer. I definitely plan to keep using it!

For makeup touch-ups, spread the oil stick generously and immediately pat with a cushion. The glow is incredible!

If you keep it in a cold place, the oil seems to solidify more, making it a bit painful to apply directly on the face. You need to warm it up in your hands before application.

As someone with oily skin, I love that it doesn't run like other oils. It's great that I can use it on any part of my skin. The store assistant applied it over my makeup for a touch-up, and I was amazed that it didn't smudge. That's why I used two last year and will definitely buy it again this year!

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