I have found a new love, and it is a strange one. Let me preface this by saying that I am not keen on MAC's skincare line. As much as I love them for color, their face products have always reacted badly with my skin. Nevertheless, a MAC makeup artist recently did my makeup for an important event, and she used this product on me. It is the MAC Prep and Prime Skin Refined Zone Treatment ($19.50) and it is amazing. I was sold after seeing my skin with this.I apply it after washing my face and moisturizing, using less than a pea size amount. I only apply this where my skin has visible pores, so for me that's right around my nose and right between my brows. The MAC girl told me I needed to press it into my skin - not rub, and to let it dry for a full 5 minutes before applying any makeup on top. So every morning I dab dab dab and then let it dry while I speed flat iron my hair (less heat = less damage!).
I must admit, I don't have terrible pores to begin with, so I don't know if this would give you an invisible look if you have really large pores, but it is worth trying out! I really like how it works on my skin. It also claims to reduce oil and shine, but my skin is dry so I can't be the best help on that declaration.
Could this be my first real MAC skincare love? I will keep you guys posted on my thoughts.
xoxo
Elle Fowler
Gonna have to try it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elle! :) I love your videos, btw!
elle im about to get on accutane and i'm very scared for an initial break out what was yours like?
ReplyDeleteI miss your vids!! Hope you're feelin better
ReplyDeleteI would love if Denmark had MAC stores, or at least sold MAC.
ReplyDeleteI glad that I'm going to USA after the summer holiday as an exchange student... for a year ;)!
I really wanna try it!
Thanks Elle. - And I love your vidoes too ;)!
Might actually have to try that out.
ReplyDeletePrep + Prime is an amazing line! I have the powder and the SPF50 primer and I don't know how I lived without them ;)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really nice. I have very visible pores around my nose area so I may give this a try.
ReplyDeleteAngela
www.SparkleMidori.com
If any of your readers have bigger pores, the Clinique pore minimizer is like the highest rated on makeupalley. I just got it yesterday and so far so good.
ReplyDeletehi elle!
ReplyDeletei have a lot of problems with my pores and what worked best for me was the clinic pore minimizer.
it reduces my pores and it reduces my oilyness!
i love it!! (:
btw i loooove youre videos
xoxo,emily
Hi Elle, I left you in twitter a question several days ago, you probably have too many twits! I have a question, I started using a lotion that prevents the appearance of acne that is used at night and also a nourishing cream, but do not know which one I should use first, please help!!
ReplyDeletekeep writing, I love your blog ^ ^
XOXO
Mikiska
Oh they were advertising that for their Tabloid Beauty collection and I was tempted to get it after seeing it online, but I went to the store and saw the product and was disappointed because it was so tiny :(
ReplyDeleteBut I might give it a try now if it really works :)
Thanks Elle! Even though I am younger I'll keep this in mind for when i start wearing more makeup! I have combination skin, and places can get oily throughout the day! My pores are somewhat noticable in places because I have acne...I'm planning to have that pretty much taken care of within the next year or so :) (i'm trying hard to get rid of it and its working!)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are felling better. I will have to give the primer a try. thanks!! have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteHi Elle, I used the eye primer from MAC but I didn't like it becos it's slightly oily...My eye-shadows still crease. Any other eye primer to recommend me?
ReplyDeletexoxo,
JN from The Fac Couture
www.thefaccouture.blogspot.com
I bought this when it came out and only used it a couple of times. I forgot about it until now. I don't remember why I quit using it, but I'm going to dig it out and try again!
ReplyDeletesounds really cool!
ReplyDeletei really wanna try it out now :)
I need to try that =] The only mac skincare that I've tried is the microfine refinisher its actually a really good exfoliater
ReplyDeleteI really hope that anonymous person doesn't go on accutane, my friends has leukemia and his doctors think that accutane caused it.
Elle, do try out Clinique's Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector. It is in almost identical packaging and works awesome! I have quite large pores (thank you, acne that took 8 years to go away!), and I've found that it has a really good mattifying effect.. It doesn't of course make them completely invisible, but good enough to make a girl happy. It retails for about $17.50 wherever--Sephora, Macy's, Nordstrom.. Thanks for your review--I'll definitely check out to see if MAC works better.
ReplyDeletewhy is mac so much more expensive in london?? i dont get it!!! but lush is waaaay cheaper here :) love ya elle. from molly xxx
ReplyDeleteomg i been using this for about
ReplyDelete2 months and it works for me
im glad it worked for u too!
Nice tip!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely check this out!
Hi Elle! I've always admired your blog and Youtube Channel. I recently put up a blog myself:www.reeblog21.blogspot.com.(It's not much yet) and was wondering how to give it a cool template like yours. I would be overjoyed if you messaged me and told me where you got your template from. Thank you so much!-Ree
ReplyDeleteSounds really great! Might try this out! I too am very picky with skincare, especially with MAC!
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to project 10 pan? hahah. no worries i would give in too. :)
ReplyDeleteHey guys! Elle and blair are my true idols who inspired me to make videos on youtube! i just started saturday! Pleasssseeeee watch my vids!!! comment rate and subscribe!!!!http://www.youtube.com/user/BeautyLover4Ever
ReplyDeleteTHANKSSSSSSS!!!♥
PLEASE post another vid! I totahlly miss them! You are my FAV ♥
ReplyDeleteFor pore vanishing, I like Burt's Bees pore refining face mask with french clay...it is only $8 and comes in a powder. You mix it with a little water and slather it on your face- then leave it on until it's hard! It feels very refreshing and makes my pores noticeably smaller!
ReplyDeleteHey Elle, can you do a review/ tell me which one you prefer between the Mac Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone Treatment vs Smashbox Photo Finish Prime?
ReplyDeleteTo the Fac Couture.. I started using Shu Uemura cream eyeshadow as lid primer love love LOVE it! worked so great..if you want more info (with pics) check out my blog
ReplyDeleteAmber
www.confessionsofahairstyilst2009.blogspot.com