Yesterday I got sidetracked in Selfridges (as I always do whenever I enter the shop). I ended up spending a long time at the M.A.C. counter, staring in awe at their amazing selection of make up. Primers are a fairly new make up phenomenon, and since I first discovered them 15 months ago I am a fully fledged convert- sometimes opting to ditch the foundation all together in favour of primers, creating a much more natural look. I am incredibly lucky in that I don't suffer from spots and my skin isn't oily, therefore I was advised by the M.A.C. consultant that my skin would be more suited to the compact beauty balm in a solid cream formula, which provides a lighter and more natural coverage than the tinted cream.
Today was my first day using the product, and I am already in love with it! I have used two different primers previously, (Benefit's 'Porefessional', which aims to minimise the appearance of pores and Benefit's 'Stay Flawless' which helps keep your make up in place all day long), and although both of these products work fantastically, I was after a primer which contained a hint of colour and would even out my skin tone. The M.A.C. beauty balm feels so light and silky, and makes my skin look smooth and even- (someone even commented that my face looked like it had been photoshopped!), so this product is a definite keeper in my eyes!
Priced at £24, as with all M.A.C. products, it is much more expensive than your average drug store brand, however the quality is definitely reflected in the price so I would 100% recommend spending more if you want a high quality product that really does work!
Leave your lovely comments below and let me know what your favourite primer is! Thank you so much for your continued support... if you're a new visitor I would love it if you would follow me on bloglovin' too!
Can never go wrong with a good MAC product :D
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! cant resist! xx
DeleteMAC is used by makeup professionals for a reason!
ReplyDeletei know, its such great quality! xx
DeleteNeed to try this! I have a little sample of the silicon-based Prep and Prime product they do but I need to give it a proper go
ReplyDeleteit's really great.. the price is a little high but it is definitely worth it! xx
DeleteI've always wanted to try this! I want to try it even more now!!!x
ReplyDeleteyou should its so amazing! xx
DeleteI will definitely try this! After your lovely review i want to buy one today! Haha! xx
ReplyDeleteaw thanks lovely! let me know if you get it, it's such a great product xx
DeleteOoo, I haven't tried this before! I'm a total MAC junkie and I struggle to find many of their products that I have not been really impressed with. I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for this as it sounds right up my street! xxx
ReplyDeleteKirsty - Effortlessly Excessive.
me too i love all mac makeup! xx
DeleteThis looks so gorgeous! I only own one MAC product (a lipstick) but I might invest in this. Great post xo
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MAC lipsticks are amazing, but I love their whole make up range! xx
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DeleteLovely! I need to try this!
ReplyDeleteits amazing youll love it xx
DeleteI really need to find a decent primer and this sounds perfect! xx
ReplyDeleteJessie || All Things Beautiful - X
it is so good! i feel so airbrushed when i have it on haha! xx
DeleteI'm definitely swaying towards MAC products recently because of the great reviews, so will have to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteErin x
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I love all mac makeup, but this is my new absolute favourite! xx
DeleteI absolutely adore all of MAC's products, 90% of my makeup collection is taken up by them, but I have to say I've never before thought of buying their beauty balm! I'll definitely have to give it a go now, thanks for a great review! xo
ReplyDeleteLucy-J Loves | UK Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle
i love mac too! this product is amazing youll love it xx
DeleteI've never used MAC products before, but I've heard great things! I might have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteMaggie
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aw youll have to try it out! xx
DeleteI might need to give this a try! I always have to avoid the Mac counter whenever I'm near.. it's dangerous!
ReplyDeleteBaby Rebel
i agree! i spent so much money there xx
DeleteThis is such a nice product! xx
ReplyDeleteits gorgeous i love it xx
DeleteLove it! Have been looking for a primer to even out my skin tone so will defo need to try this out. Can't go wrong with MAC x
ReplyDeleteits so fantastic at creating such a natural looking even skin tone! youll love it xx
DeleteI've never invested in a MAC product before, really tempted after reading this! xx
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aw you should do theyre so amazing! xx
DeleteI definitely should try out more mac products!
ReplyDeletetry this youll love it! xx
DeleteI'm glad this worked out well for you :) The Porefessional is one of my favourites - I also like The Body Shop's instablur it just does something to your skin which makes it better but I have no idea what it is!
ReplyDeleteAnjna Harish
I do still love the porefessional, but i love that now I can substitute foundation all together! xx
DeleteThis sounds great! x
ReplyDeleteit's amazing you should try it :) xx
DeleteI'm ashamed that I've never tried MAC products !
ReplyDeletelove, Turn it inside out
ahah your bank balance will probably thank you! you should try them though, they're great xx
DeleteWill definitely be taking a look at this next time I'm out shopping it looks fab x
ReplyDeleteit's amazing! xx
Deletethis is a great review thx. I never bought it cause i didnt know if its worth it, but i'll give it a try :-)
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aw thank you xx
DeleteOmg I am obsessed with the mac bb primer. I actually did a blog post about it as well!! I was introduced to it a year ago, and love the natural coverage it gives me! Like you I too have normal skin making this product the way to go for me!! I really enjoyed reading your posts, and I will continue staying up to date on ur blog as i hope you do on mine! Follow me on bloglovin & instagram as well :) Have a good night girly!!!
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It's amazing isnt it! aww thank you so much! what a lovely comment! xx
DeleteM.A.C. is great, youll love it xx
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