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M.A.C COSMETICS Prep + Prime Lip
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4.2 of 92 reviews

4.2 of 92 reviews

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Most Helpful Positive

My holy grail lip primer

Melsy

I absolutely love this product and would recommend to all my friends. I have problem with lips that peal and I feel like this product helps cover this up also a...

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Give lips a head start with M.A.C Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip. This colourless base perfectly prepares the lips for other products and enhances wear time. Prep + Prime Lip adds light moisture while smoothing and refining, and helps reduce lipstick feathering and bleeding.

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M.A.C COSMETICS Prep + Prime Lip Reviews

4.2 of 92 reviews

78% recommend this product

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Most Helpful Criticism

overpriced

s

The product is good, but not amazing, super overly priced i say!
  1. My holy grail lip primer

    Melsy

    I absolutely love this product and would recommend to all my friends. I have problem with lips that peal and I feel like this product helps cover this up also and keeps them super hydrated and keeps my lippy or gloss on for hours. The only thing to remember is when you put it on leave it for a couple of minutes to set before putting your color over the top. I would never use any other lip primer n...
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  2. Prevents bleeding and feathering

    SusanMarina

    As my review title states, this stick makes lipstick and gloss stay put, without bleeding or feathering. It feels comfortable on my lips too.
  3. Not Very Moisturising

    Sae

    I was expecting this to moisturise my lips more but it's definitely something you put over already moisturised lips to give them a silky canvas to line and put colour on. I didn't really notice much of a difference in lasting power though. Kind of negligible.
  4. Good

    Singh

    I used to skip out on this step but as I am getting older, I am realising the importance of this step, helps my lipstick last longer.
  5. Doesn't really do much?

    Nuzza

    Don't see how this is any different to other balms out there? Vaseline works Just as well.
  6. Pre

    S

    Prepares lips for other products
  7. Nice

    Eleno

    Very nice great prep glides on very well
  8. Sceptical, but impressed

    elloyellow

    I was sceptical of this product. Considering the price point it was a huge gamble whether it would work or not. Using Ruby Woo Matte lipstick I found it wore off over a few hours so was looking for something to keep it in place, I tried lip balms and other products but nothing worked, so I did it - I took the plunge and it was WORTH IT! I love this product, it keeps my lipstick on so much longer a...
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  9. A good base

    Sair

    Great to be used with retro matte lipsticks from MAC Find it helps increase the longevity of lipstick
  10. Ok

    A

    Not really necessary
  11. Smooth application

    Pam

    Lipstick on top of it applied very smoothly but I didn’t not like the sticky nature of this product. Even after I applied the lipstick I could feel that my lips were sticky.. otherwise the lipstick glided on it very smoothly. Also didn’t smudge for the entire evening
  12. Not really necessary

    Tracy

    Not really necessary if you've got a trusted lip balm, doesn't really increase the lipsticks wear any longer than a lip balm. Nice to just use as a lip balm though.
  13. Best lip primer

    Lorraine

    This is such a great lip primer for bold lips! Put it on and make sure to wait for it to get tacky on your lips before putting on your lip colour and it helps with the staying power and reduces transfer of whatever you put on top. This is an essential product for me when I use MAC's Ruby Woo to make sure it lasts for as long as possible and also prevents feathering around my lip line.
  14. Works well

    Natalie

    Does a nice job in prepping the lips for lipstick but in all honesty most balms will work well for that. Don't think you need this but it is nice nonetheless.
  15. Nice product

    Louise

    Was purchased to do my own make up for a wedding. Primed well but was reapplied during the day,
  16. Princess Product

    Samantha

    This is a really nice and moisturising lip balm. It is something you need before putting on another lip product? No. But will I keep using it, Yes.
  17. sticky

    Mani

    it lost points from me because it was sticky and uncomfortable when applied. it did make my lip color stay longer than usual but i did not like the sticky feeling at all.
  18. A winter essential

    CC

    I swear by this product in winter, hydrates and moisturises my lips and is a great base for a matte lipstick! Highly recommend.
  19. Smooth and ready!

    Bianca

    I ready like this lip primer. It makes my lips nice and smooth and ready for lipstick preparation. A little bit goes a long way. Only downside is the cost.
  20. Smooth base

    D

    Gives my lips a smooth base for my lipsticks. Allows lip products to glide on easily and blend super smoothly
  21. Pucker up

    eviejai

    Perfect primer for the perfect pout, helps to alleviate dryness and makes a perfect base! Pricey but nicey!
  22. Smooths over lips

    Tina

    Despite the price tag, this lip primer works well to instantly smooth out flakiness on the lips without leaving a greasy residue like a typical lipbalm would. Generally i like to use this underneath matte lipsticks that tend to cling onto dry patches on the lips. This product is useful to have but definitely not a necessity in my opinion, an overnight lip mask usually does the trick.
  23. Best for lip prep

    Nicole

    Love using this before applying lipstick. Helps lipstick and lip liner stay on for longer and gets rid of all the dry skin
  24. game-changer

    LILY

    I have always struggled to wear a lipstick on its own as a result of my dry lips, and always find myself reaching for a gloss to layer over the top to avoid dryness. I purchased this lip primer a while ago and was truly blown away at how well it works underneath the traditional MAC lipstick. I found that my lips did not dry out as quickly and the actual product itself lasts ages!
  25. Good base

    Shana

    Creates a good base for applying lipstick. Not the best primer on the market.
  26. overpriced

    s

    The product is good, but not amazing, super overly priced i say!
  27. Amazing lip primer

    Dana

    Best lip primer on the market
  28. nice

    kah

    This moisturises and smoothes my lip. I have very dry lips. Makes my lipsticks so smooth and beautiful
  29. Creates a great foundation for lipstick

    Tina

    Creates a great foundation for the lipstick to sit on. I always use this when I'm using a matte shade.
  30. Creates a great base for applying lip stick

    Freda

    Creates a great base for applying lipstick. Works really well.
  31. Good product but expensive

    LM

    This product is really good to use before applying a matte lipstick. I have fine lines on my lips and this helps to hide them before applying lipstick. The price is a bit hefty and you could use a chapstick for the same effect though.
  32. Good stuff

    Jessica

    The perfect primer to match the Mac lipstick for extra lasting colour
  33. Best on the market!!!

    Lara

    Other lip primers really irritate my lips and leave them dry the next day. This is a real game changer
  34. Another great product

    Nimzy

    I love Mac lipsticks and have quite a collection. I used to find the lip colour once applied bleeding and having dry lips didn’t help as well (though I used normal balm every time and moisturised my lips) this primer is amazing, lipstick stays on great and doesn’t bleed or crack. A must have to use with matte lipsticks !
  35. Reliable

    Nina

    Great base to wear under lip colour that brightens your colour and makes it last a little bit longer.
  36. Lipstick lasts forever

    Julie

    This is a great product that smooths out lops and makes my lipstick last all day. Very good product
  37. Great

    Tena

    Makes my lipstick last longer love it
  38. Nice lip balm

    kimmmyberley

    This is a nice lip balm and it is good to wear underneath a really matte/drying lipstick.
  39. No difference to me

    Ash

    I don’t feel like my lipstick stays on any longer/better at all which I’m pretty disappointed in. I’m also using a Mac matte lipstick and don’t find a difference.

  40. Smooth primer

    KJ

    I like this primer but don’t love it. It goes on smooth but I feel like it doesn’t make my lipstick stay on for as long as I would like.
  41. Game changer

    PRB

    I could not believe I hadn’t used a lip primer up until now! Literally makes your lipstick glide on and stay on! So hydrating for dry lips, can’t recommend enough.
  42. Great product

    Julie

    Great product that is easy to use, keeping the lipstick in place. Using us reduces the need to reapply the lipstick.
  43. Makes things easier

    Jen

    Especially for matte lipsticks, this product is great for smoothing out your lips and preventing dryness/feathering, makes everything look much smoother. Seems to make them last longer as well
  44. Lip colour stays on

    Joanna

    This lip primer feels smooth & soft on the lips & it makes your lipstick last. It did prevent bleeding into the fine lines around lips for most lip colours except glosses.
  45. You never knew you needed this until now

    Lauren

    As a raging Mac lipstick fan I can’t believe I’d never tried this before. Perfectly primes lips and helps my lip liner and lipstick last the distance!
  46. Good

    Charlene

    Good smoother and lippy applies well after
  47. Definitely makes your lipstick look better

    Bec

    I have never owned another lip primer so I can’t really compare to other products - this was my first one purchased and it did such a good job, I’ve never strayed!

    Really helps with evening out the lips and moisturising the lips before applying lipstick. Especially good for matte finishes.
  48. Good base for lipstick

    Melissa

    This is a good base, especially for darker shades as it makes it easier to remove by providing a barrier. Helps with bleeding and staying power. I did however notice my lips cracked about halfway into the day when using this with a matte lipstick, I'm unsure though if the primer caused this or other elements.
  49. It’s alright

    Kylie

    I found this okay... definitely don’t need it. Lip balm does the trick just fine..
  50. great smoothing primer

    aron

    great for lips that have a lot of creases or wrinkles, it smoothes them out before you apply your lipstick
  51. Makes a huge difference!!!!

    Taylor

    I could not believe I hadn’t used lip primer till now! Literally makes your lipstick glide on and stay on! So hydrating and lush.
  52. Not impressive for the price

    Shelby

    I've had this product for quite a while and unfortunately don't find it very good value for money. It definitely does help dry-textured MAC lipsticks go on smoothly, however it feels quite drying and powdery on the lips itself (sort of like silicone primer on the face). I don't find the lipsticks wear better after using this. I think a moisturising lip balm would definitely be better choice for a ...
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  53. Who knew lip primer was a thing?!?

    Rachel

    I bought this on a whim. It’s great, it really seems to extend the longevity of my lipstick. I really recommend this product for those of us with vanishing lipstick!
  54. It works! Amazing product!

    Yuhan

    I put it on when I start to get ready, by the time I finish everything else, my lips would be ready for lipstick! How amazing! I don't take it off before applying lip products though.
  55. lip prepping!

    K

    lip prepping before applying lipstick is everything! helps reduce bleeds! helps keep lipstick on all day!
  56. It somehow works???!!

    Shannon (Adore Beauty Staff)

    Preface: I'm not the biggest fan of primers - I'm sure they work for some, but they never seem to work for me. And, primers for specific areas just make me roll my eyes - somehow we've been using lipstick for decades without this type of product just fine, surely a primer for specific areas is unnecessary????

    Actually, this is great! I would describe it as feeling like a comfortable m...
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  57. Great combination with any Lipstick

    renee

    I pair this lip prep and prime with all my Mac lipsticks and love how hydrating it makes my lips before my lipstick application. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lip primer.
  58. hydrates and smooths lips

    Tamara

    I have quite dry lips and find that this product works well to hydrate and smooth out the lips before applying lipstick (especially matte). Also helps lipstick to stay on for longer.
  59. Lip base

    Anna

    Love this to create a nice base especially when I use liquid lipsticks. It prevents it from sinking into the lines on my lips.
  60. cant do a solid lip without it

    Mara

    this is an absolute must
    its a beautiful primer that makes your lips a matte finish perfect to apply a long lasting lip

    i find there is a real difference in the days i don't use this
    i absolutely love it and definitely recommend it if you, like me love to rock a soild red lip
  61. I don’t know about this product...

    Joel

    I really don’t see how this is any different from a lip balm? It didn’t do a whole lot in terms of how long my lip products lasted. In saying all that I used it all and really enjoyed it but really wouldn’t repurchase as it wasn’t anything outstanding! Probably give this a miss :(
  62. It’s a bit pricey for what it is

    Danielle

    This is a bit pricey. I don’t think it helps my lipstick last but it helps stop my lips drying out.
  63. love it but too expensive

    ally

    This is my favourite to wear under any lip look as it's not at all glossy but just hydrating and gripping. I just wish it was cheaper as I go through it so quickly!
  64. Gets the job done

    Maddy

    I do like this product, its hydrating and gives a great base for my lipstick however it is pricy for what it does..
  65. Pretty essential to use under their lipsticks

    Freya

    Pretty essential to use under their lipsticks. Quite well priced and lasts.
  66. Works well under lipstick, but over priced

    Laurel

    This primer works well under Mac Matte lipstick, it just seems to create the perfect base for the lipstick to sit on. I think it's too expensive for what it is though.
  67. Perfect under Matt lippy!

    Nats

    I have recently started investing in MAC Matt Lipsticks and really needed a good lip primer. This one is a good buy. It’s smooths out my lips and really compliments my Matt lipstick. It blends easily into the lips and helps my lipstick last so much longer. It’s not sticky or tacky. A simple great hydrating lip primer worth your investment.
  68. Smooth and hydrating

    Emma

    Keeps my lipstick on all day and hydrates too. Perfect for under matte lipsticks, stops it from sitting in the fine lines on my lips
  69. Will never go without this again

    Madelaine

    I purchased this to help with a particular liquid lip product, and have fallen in love with it on its own as a product. Anyone that loves a good lip colour needs this in their bag! It is super hydrating, prevents feathering from lip gloss, cream lipstick, or liquid lipstick. It stops matte lips from settling into lip lines, and it hydrates the lips sufficiently even when worn all day - after 7 day...
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  70. Does the job

    Sheridan

    I do like this product, its hydrating and gives a great base for my lipstick however it is pricy for what it does..
  71. For Mattes

    Bette

    I need to wear this under Mac Matte lipsticks otherwise I can literally only have it on for an hour before I'm reaching of the tissues, under others I haven't noticed a difference but definitely helps under a matte to prevent cracking and drying.
  72. Does what it says it does

    Michelle

    I have been using this primer for over 5 years. It helps protect my lips under matte lipsticks, easy to glide on and moisturises as well. I've yet to try other primers but I like this one so will keep on using it.
  73. Decent

    Bebe

    Pretty decent, just like a usual balm.
  74. Smooth

    Jenna

    Nice smooth base for lipstick that lasts
  75. Must Have

    April

    This keeps the lips hydrated and prolongs the lipstick wear. I use this primer with every lipstick for a smoother application.
  76. GREAT

    Penelope

    Love this, does an amazing job at moisturising and preparing your lips for lipstick. Its not a huge tube thats the only downside, if you use lippy daily.
  77. Doesn't do much

    Kishlette

    I was looking for a lip primer to wear under matte lipstick to create a smooth base and avoid them drying out my lips too much, as I already have dryness. This product just didn't seem to do too much. Maybe a little smoother...maybe... But didn't create much of a barrier and didn't help my lipstick last longer. There are better and cheaper lip primers out there - I wouldn't bother with this one to...
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  78. Good for matte lippies

    Anita

    I really like this one for when I use matte lippies. Definitely pricey but I like it.
  79. Great product

    Sandra

    This helped my lip colour stay in place and not bleed into my lip wrinkles
  80. Glorified lip balm

    Jenny

    The product feels nice on the skin, it does condition the lips for lipstick but i have difficulty seeing how this is any different from a regular lip balm - the packaging is luxurious but i don't feel like this justifies the price tag, so wouldn't personally be repurchasing.
  81. Don't bother

    Ourania

    I don't feel this made much of a difference to the longevity or look and feel of my lipstick application and wear. This is a relatively pricey item for something that made no real noticeable difference. It's not particularly hydrating either.
  82. Unsure

    Kylie Q

    I’m really unsure as to whether this product works any better than a balm.
  83. Pretty good

    Lily-Rose

    This does a good job of prepping my lips and does make my lipstick stay on for longer, however it's not a necessary product that everyone needs
  84. A must have

    Gabriella

    If i'm wearing a matte lipstick by Mac I need to have this underneath, it has a lovely silky feel and helps combat the chalky feeling you can use from matte lipsticks.
  85. Would Recommend

    Amy

    I actually love this. It keeps lipsticks on so much longer. I also find that when using it under liquid lipsticks it prevents cracking and that dry feeling.
  86. Disappointed

    Ashleigh

    This product is a little disappointing - nice thought in theory, but a sugar lip scrub and paw paw the day before does a better job at priming lips for lipstick! Sorry Mac - would not recommend.
  87. Not very effective

    Jessica

    You definitely need to prep your lips before applying this. It doesn't moisturise or smooth lips at all.
    It's a very thin balm that only glides over lips that are already smooth.
    I don't feel it made any difference to the longevity of my lip products.
    It looks nice and is easy to use but I prefer to use a lip balm for my dry lips. This doesn't do anything for me.
  88. SMELLS FANTASTIC

    Tanya

    This is such an amazing lip primer. I absolutely love the scent its so amazing i can not get enough. It made my lipstick last so long aswell! Very good!
  89. Burned

    Ri

    I don't know what it is about this product but every time I applied it, my lips burned and I could feel a cold sore approaching.
  90. Waste of money

    Rose

    Didn't find this helped the application or wear of my lipstick at all compared to without. Disappointing!
  91. Good base

    Jaymes

    This is a really good base for lipstick, especially matte ones.
  92. Lipstick goes on much nicer!

    Natalie

    Apply this before you start your makeup and let it do its thing while you apply makeup. When you go to apply liner and lipstick, it will apply much nicer!
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