MAC Prep and Prime Face SPF 50

[MisStarrlight]

Re: Prep + Prime Face protect

I use the face protect along w/ Smashbox Photofinish (green). The Prep & Primes are meant to be used together, not to really replace each other. I dunno about the oil control, but the sunscreen is pretty good though-I made it all the way through the AIDS Walk without a sunburn (and I usually turn into a tomato in about 5 minutes).

 

[Kuki]

Re: Prep + Prime Face protect

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Originally Posted by MisStarrlight The Prep & Primes are meant to be used together, not to really replace each other...

Hey everyone, i just had a MAC Chat:

info: Welcome to MAC Cosmetics Online. One of our Artists will be with you shortly.
info: Hello. Thank you for your interest in MAC Cosmetics. My name is Jara. How may I assist you?
katia: hi jara... i went into my mac store today and the MA showed me PREP + PRIME SKIN, which I LOVED! But because i have freckles she recommended i go with the PREP + PRIME FACE PROTECT 50, because she said theyre exactly the same just with or without the SPF. now when i got home, i read on the box "APPLY MALL AMOUNT AFTER PREP + PRIME SKIN" so that would indicate to me, theyre not the same thing?
Jara:[SIZE=+0] Hi Katia! I am happy to help. [/SIZE]
katia: thanks
Jara:[SIZE=+0] Either of these products can be used as primer. They both help minimize discolouration and texture. I'm not entirely sure why it recommends using two primers together. In my opinion, you can use either or. Not really together. [/SIZE]
katia: When the MA put the prep+prime skin on her hand, and compared the 2, i was shocked, i really could see the difference. i just thought i'd ask you before i open my purchase.
Jara:[SIZE=+0] If you use it for a few days and feel that you would like to have the other, feel free to exchange it. [/SIZE]

katia: ok, ill give it a go! thanks for your help jara! have a good day

 

[alka1]

I'm just glad the SPF 50 P+P doesn't have any algae extract in it! The original P+P was amazing, but my skin can't tolerate any sort of algae extracts. I don't get breakouts, just weird itchy bumps. Which is unfortunate because I did like the texture.. I tried it several times and each and every time I would get the same skin reaction. I had the same reaction from other products that contained algae

I'm going to be getting the SPF 50 P+P this week - i'm excited!