New Product Alert: MAC Prep and Prime SPF 50

June 13, 2007

Primers are nothing new, but the SPF 50 sun-protection in this just-released MAC Cosmetics product stopped me in my tracks. Called Prep and Prime ($26.50), this multi-tasking potion acts as a moisturizer, a primer, and a sunscreen, so you can cut out a couple of steps.

All you need is a small amount, and it absorbs very quickly. Simply apply it after you wash your face and wait a couple of seconds before you begin your makeup routine. Another bonus: It contains oil-absorbing powder to help keep you looking matte all day.

36 Comments

4 years 2 weeks

So I wonder if it protects against UVA and UVB rays? Does anyone know?

amyerin 5 years 31 weeks

This is my favorite new product, check out my blog "daily makeup routine" cuz I've officially worked it into my arsenal!

sparkle sugar 5 years 33 weeks

I have to try find it somewhere in Aus...I need the spf 50 sounds great!

tati33 5 years 34 weeks

i want to try this!

tati33 5 years 34 weeks

i want to try this!

natalya 5 years 48 weeks

has anyone tried this? I want to give it a shot

pollypo 5 years 48 weeks

Wow - spf 50. I'm almost out of my Smashbox Photofinish primer, and this is my next one. Most primers don't have spf this high!

StokedShortee 5 years 48 weeks

i bought 2 today!one for my mom who is out in the sun all day and one for me! im picky so i hope i like it!

cocca 5 years 48 weeks

i need to pick up some of this!!! :love:

Daisie 5 years 48 weeks

Wow! This sounds faboo! I need to get to a Mac store! (Yes I know I can get it online but I like having them put new colors on me!) =)

lovealways 5 years 49 weeks

this sounds amazing. i hope it works well.

HuongStar 5 years 49 weeks

SPF 50?! Consider me sold. :)

ninabee 5 years 49 weeks

Prep and Prime Face Protect spf 50 is an amazing product. I've used it everyday since MAC launched it. However i would suggest to apply moisturizer first because its just a primer/spf not really a moisturizer, especially if you have dry skin.

DCStar 5 years 49 weeks

I'm usually not into MAC at all -- but this product stops me dead in my tracks too! Now I may have to saunter over to Georgetown to pick some up!

jennifer76 5 years 49 weeks

SPF 50!? Wow! Is this just a rework of their regular Prep & Prime? If so, I love that stuff. If I'm *just* going to wear primer with no foundation or tinted moisturizer, my first choice is MAC Prep & Prime. It has little subtle sparklies that I think are just awesome. :D

dtinah 5 years 49 weeks

Ooohhhh... I love Mac. I will definatly picking up some of this!

butterfly7 5 years 49 weeks

My foundation has a moisturizer and SPF in it, but I do love primer, and the fact that it will keep your make-up matte.MAC has great stuff!

glam sugar 5 years 49 weeks

That looks awesome, especially the 50 SPF!

bigestivediscuit 5 years 49 weeks

I *have* to get some - MAC is my favourite!!! I also really like the primer from No. 7; it works like magic.

txhottie 5 years 49 weeks

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I have been using MAC prep & prime for awhile now and it totally afixes your foundation, so slipping, no shiny face! It is great and now even better with 50 SPF!

livingdfablife 5 years 49 weeks

i want to some i just hope my face doesnt get all greasy

prettypopj 5 years 49 weeks

this is out in the uk already-i used some of my friends and it is fantastic-i have oily skin and it was shine proof all day and my foudation did not slip x