Primer: Prep+Prime SPF 50/PA++

martygreene · 09-16-2006, 09:59 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 4
Price [Value]: 3
Packaging Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again? Yes

General Comments on this product:
Had a friend bring this back for me from Hong Kong, and I'm glad she did. It looks smaller than the prep+prime we have here in the US, but it's the same amount, just packaged differently. This is in a sparkly black hard plastic squeezy tube, with one of the standard black chunky screw-on caps.

The texture is much nicer than the prep+prime here as well. This is more lotion like, not a mousse texture, and it feels like skin when on, not like silicone. Doesn't leave your fingers or brushes all silicone-y either. It lacks the glittery particles, which is a plus for me but I know will be a downgrade for some.

Much like the other version of this, I wish I could tell how much was left, but oh well. I'm glad to have this, and to have the SPF level. This is much more akin to the Temptu SB airbrush primer in texture and feel, which is quite nice.

matsubie · 12-09-2007, 09:18 PM #2 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 4
Price [Value]: 3
Packaging Quality: 3
Would you buy this product again? Yes

I've been looking for a primer that has a smooth application as well as some sun protection added onto it. I've read about how great Smashbox's primers were so I went into Sephora and tried it on and I don't know if this was something wrong with how I applied this on my hand, but when I rubbed the product in, I got some weird white residue that was left behind, so I didn't purchase it. Then, I went to the MAC counter and since I love the regular P+P, I thought I would try the one with the SPF and muah! I instantly knew I was going to fall in love with this product. This does not aggravate my oily, acne-prone skin and the product is not sticky or oily at all.

spectrolite · 03-29-2008, 03:15 AM #3 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 4
Price [Value]: 4
Packaging Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again? Definitely!

I have searched high and low for a face product with a high spf to help protect my skin and I found it. It comes in a glittery black squeeze tube that is easy enough to operate. The texture is kind of creamy and the fragrance is almost non-existent. You only need to dot a small amount on your face and rub it over the skin, not into the skin. It leaves no white hue on my NW45 skin and does not make me look greasy. I adore this stuff!

divineparadise · 07-06-2008, 10:14 AM #4 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 2
Price [Value]: 2
Packaging Quality: 3
Would you buy this product again? NopE!

I beg to differ on this item. I felt the lotion texture didn't absorb well into my skin and I had to shake a few times before good stuff comes out. My product was sooo watery! I ended up bringing it to my local MAC counter to swap it for Peaches Blush and the Play on Colour Highlighter.

I'm sticking to my mousse Prep & Prime!

bby112 · 08-14-2008, 04:55 PM #5 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 4.5
Price [Value]: 3
Packaging Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again? Yes

General Comments on this product:
I like it. It primes the skin and best of all SPF50. I don't use it all the time since where I live theres not much sun anyway but when I go out of the city it gets the job done. Lastly, no streaks! I would definately buy it again.

chaut_01 · 08-25-2008, 03:59 PM #6 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 2
Price [Value]: 3
Packaging Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again? NO

i thought i would try this out but it didn't blend in with my skin very well either..it made my face look wet and didnt absorb well.