MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte Spray Review: Hi everyone, This is my first post on makeupandbeautyforever.com and I must say I am thrilled to write for them. A little introduction about me, I am a Dental Surgeon by profession. I reside in Chandigarh and I’m a mother of two kids.. a seven and a half years old girl and 5 years old boy. My love for makeup started some 12 years back and since then I have been wanting to start my own Youtube Channel to share all the tips and tricks I use. But since my first love is Dentistry, I never could do that as it demands full devotion. Thankfully I found MBF and now I’ve got a beautiful platform to share my views.
During my recent trip to Dubai, I bought quite a lot of products which may/may not be available in India. But trust me the beauty I’m going to review today, will soon be!!
I follow Mac Cosmetics on Instagram and they have recently launched Fix Plus in matte. As soon as I saw that, I knew I had to get my hands on it. After frantically searching all the malls, and losing all hope and I was informed it is yet to launch in the UAE, I finally got it at Dubai Duty Free!!
About MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte Spray
A lightweight mattifying spray that refreshes skin while instantly controlling shine and oil on the surface without disturbing makeup. The innovative formula contains powders, silica and other oil-absorbing agents to help set makeup, rebalance and mattify skin.
Benefits:
• Instantly soothes and refreshes skin
• Instantly mattifying
• Sets makeup without hindering wear
• Instantly controls oil
• Instantly reduces appearance of pores
• For all skin types
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested
• Non-acnegenic
How to Use MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte Spray
- Shake very well before use to allow powder ingredients to be evenly distributed.
- With eyes and mouth completely closed, mist face evenly while holding bottle 10-12 inches away from face.
- Reapply as needed to mattify or reset makeup
- Spray bottle can go anywhere and can be used anytime of the day
- Spray before makeup to create a smooth and matte surface
- Also, spray over makeup to set
Ingredients in MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte Spray
The ingredients are pretty much the same as the original MAC Prep + Prime Fix + . In addition, MAC has added some oil absorbing agents. We are yet to gather the official list of ingredients from MAC.
Price of MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte
$ 26.00 for 3.4 fl oz in USA
A$ 36.00 for 100 mL in Australia
In Detail MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte Spray Review and My Experience
I have been in love with the original Fix Plus and have emptied 3 bottles already. So naturally I had high expectations from this one and it didn’t disappoint me at all.
Starting with the packaging, it is classy like any other MAC product. The bottle is same as the original ..translucent but with a white misty fluid inside. The spray nozzle works very well and delivers a good mist without any droplets. The matte version has a very faint fragrance as compared to the original one. The bottle has the same lock-unlock mechanism like any other MAC bottle.
I personally like to start my make up with a good moisturiser followed by this mist and then I go for my foundation routine. And it didn’t make my face oily! After doing the whole face, I sprayed it again and it did absorb all the remaining oil! We all know how summers in India are. And my otherwise very dry skin magically transforms to an oily one! Fix plus matte took care of the oil for good 4 hours at a stretch which amazed me.
There is one thing that went wrong when I used it for the first time. I kind of sprayed it close to my face and had small dots/patches of white powder all over my face. So make sure you do it from a distance of a foot and a half or so. Also, remember to shake the bottle well and DO NOT over use! I got a hang of how to use it after getting white dots on my face 2-3 times. 😀
My cheeks always remain dry even during summers, but it never made the area flaky. It sets quite naturally into the skin even if you spritz it on your bare face. I’ve used it without makeup also and it controls oil really well.
So to sum up the claims, instantly soothes & refreshes, mattifying, controls oil, sets makeup???? Check!
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Pros of MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte
1. Instantly mattifies the face.
2. Doesn’t make the makeup cakey.
3. Doesn’t dry out the face.
4. Oil control for 3-4 hours
5. I know some claim it doesn’t fix your makeup, but for me it does because I use it both before and after application.
Cons of MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte
None as such. Just you need to take some time to get the hang of its usage. Till then be ready to look like a dalmatian! 😀
MBF Rating
5/5
Do I Recommend MAC Prep + Prime Fix + Matte?
Absolutely! Especially for oily skinned beauties! It’s a boon for them!
I am a user of MAC’s prep and prime myself and must say that the product is great! Makes my makeup stay on longer and has a better appearance on my face!
mam it is written on the claim that it instantly reduces the visibility of pores..is this true please help me as i have little pores and looking forward to buy this but i dont know about its pore reductions claims ..???