PREP + PRIME BB BEAUTY BALM SPF 35

MAC Cosmetics

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3.6

148 reviews
66%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.40%, Octisalate 4.00%, Oxybenzone 2.50%, Titanium Dioxide 1.10%, Zinc Oxide 3.50% Other Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Sterate, Behenyl Alcohol, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Urea, Sodium Hyluronate, Squalane, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract,/Extrait D’orge, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Cholesterol, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Oryzanol, Ammonium Acryloydimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sucrose, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Isopropyl Titanium Triisosterate, Silica, Aluminum Stearate, Linoleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphensin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

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    4.0
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    amsa22

    10 years ago

    Very natural coverage... Works great for everyday makeup last good amount of hours... I apply it with a stippling brush or a beauty blender and looks great both ways and I set it with some studio...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    pillager13

    11 years ago

    I received a sample of this a few months ago and it has lasted forever! I think I'm ready to purchase the full size after being consistently impressed with this product. Pros: SPF is fairly...

    About reviewer (236 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    reddbone

    11 years ago

    I have very oily skin with hyperpigmentation from acne. I wanted something light because summer is approaching and no one wants a face full of heavy makeup on a hot summers day. Packaging: This...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    sunshinemakesmehappy

    11 years ago

    First BB cream I ever tried. I like the packaging and the fact that it packs sun protection. However, it doesn't have very good lasting power. It becomes greasy early on and if I apply powder it...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    VasilikiLampri

    11 years ago

    I bought this product while looking for a tinted moisturizer with spf in it. Well,this one didn't fill my cup.Although it did suited my skin color perfectly,and felt really light,like I was make...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    angelbaby111

    11 years ago

    I am 49, oily skin, large pores in t-zone, NW25. I decided to take a chance and change from my old standby MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus. I was looking for something to wear under my powder plus to...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Catet91

    11 years ago

    I absolutely love this BB cream. I have some redness and very light acne scars and this covers both of those and gives my skin a very smooth and even finish. This paired with a finishing powder is...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    vietnt

    11 years ago

    Normal

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    vbparry

    11 years ago

    I loved this product when I first tried it, it made my skin look so fantastic that I bought one for my sister as well. However, after wearing it for only one week, I broke out with deep cyst like...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    EmilyTaylor1216

    11 years ago

    I purchased this product after deciding my MAC Pro-longwear foundation was just a little too heavy for what I was looking for. I used this product for weeks before finally deciding against it. At...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    aapoprocks

    11 years ago

    I don't use much much anymore because i find it too heavy. This made my skin break out terribly. I haven't used it in 6 days and my skin is still suffering for the few days I used it. But when I...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    nudibelle

    11 years ago

    This is AMAZING! Ive heard of bb creams but just never jumped on the bandwagon. I was looking for something i can use everyday. Something light THIS IS IT! Upon one swatch I just knew this was...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    cluedro

    11 years ago

    This stuff is pretty great, it makes my skin look naturally flawless and seems to be having a beneficial long-term effect (less redness, smoother skin etc.). A word of advice though to those with...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    Maria1926

    11 years ago

    I like to go for the dewy look and was disappointed that this product left more of a matte finish. Chicago's bitter winter has really dried my skin out and I really didn't like this BB cream...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    junomacguff

    11 years ago

    I'm loving this BB Cream! Just FYI, it has the same ingredients/different order as Smashbox's and Bobbi Brown's BB Creams so if those weren't quite what you were looking for, I highly recommended...

    About reviewer (403 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    cocoacloud

    11 years ago

    A few years ago, I just started learning about makeup and dabbled in quite a few Korean BB creams but they were all too pale on my skin, photographed horribly and broke me out. Because of that,...

    About reviewer (92 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Miaoudeminou

    11 years ago

    I'm not sure about this product right now. It may or may not be causing me to break out and clogging my skin. I went to MAC, had my makeup removed, had Studio Moisture cream applied and the fast...

    About reviewer (743 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Z67

    11 years ago

    This is my favorite BB cream so far and that's saying something. I've tried Loreal and Revlon, but they don't come close to this beauty. I love the look is gives me and the finish too. If you're...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    TaylorDanielle27

    11 years ago

    I was interested in BB creams because so many vloggers recommend it. Given i love my MAC studio fix concealer and foundation, I figured I would love the BB cream as well! This is true! The BB cream...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    kbaker21

    11 years ago

    Purchased this in the palette packaging and whoa! i love how it is really an ALL in 1. I also love the SPF in it, the sun beams even on a 70 degree day in N. Florida. I recommend using the brush...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Medium Brown, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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