Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

4.3 (243)
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Product details

Web ID: 912850
This BB Beauty Balm continues to lead the next generation of BB creams, enhancing skin's natural luminosity, blurring imperfections and evening skin tone immediately — all while shielding from harsh UV rays. Features SPF 30 protection and softening ingredients to lock in moisture for a second line of defense cased in a go-anywhere solid cream compact.
  • Product Features

    • Product size: 1.3-oz.
    • How To Use:
    • Using a brush, fingertips or the sponge included, smooth evenly all over the face or to the desired areas.
    • Benefits:
    • Provides instant hydration
    • Offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30
    • Provides instant radiance
    • Evens skin tone
    • Dermatologist tested
    • Non-acnegenic
    • MAC is working toward a cruelty-free world. MAC does not test on animals & never asks others to test on their behalf. MAC advocates for ending animal testing globally & is taking steps toward that goal every day.
    • America's #1 Makeup Brand*
    • *Source: The NPD Group/ U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Makeup Unit Sales, Annual 2019
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

243 star ratings & reviews

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63.4% of reviews have 5 stars
154
18.1% of reviews have 4 stars
44
6.2% of reviews have 3 stars
15
5.3% of reviews have 2 stars
13
7.0% of reviews have 1 star
17

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Neutral.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Neutral.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Neutral.

243 reviews
Ayam
6 years ago

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

Light Plus

I love MAC BB cream in Light Plus but it's hard to find. I buy it in bulk whenever I can find it. Can't live without it

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

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Suzystyle
6 years ago
from NY

Love It

Fantastic but hard to find in light plus! I'm not sure if MAC is discontinuing this product. I hope they continue to make this! It is very popular!

External reviewer
6 years ago

Not living

When I bought this the lady told me it was good for the oily spots on my face and would look natural despite the few pimples on my face, but it brings the oil up and makes it visible and looks so cakey and is not the best at blending. It also defines the smallest pimples on my face and for the part of my face wear it isn't oily it dries them out. The colour is also is a lot paler then it actually looks it made me look like a vampire. I was really trying to make it work, but it sadly didn't. I would not recommend this at all.

Customer review from maccosmetics.com

Response from maccosmetics.com

maccosmeticspwr5 months ago

We're sorry to hear that this didn't work our for you, Taj. We'd love the opportunity to help you find the perfect complexion products for you. Click the Live Chat icon on our homepage to chat with an Artist, M-F 10am-10pm ET. In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the original purchase location to make your return. If you're unable to, please email all details to consumercare-soc@gcc.maccosmetics.com.

External reviewer
6 years ago

"Controls Oil" By Collecting and Displaying It On Your Face

The color and coverage and feel of this was fine as a BB. But for me, it can only be said to control oil by virtue of collecting and displaying all of the oil on my face. I would not recommend this to people with oily skin. Also, I wouldn't recommend it as a primer for the oily-skinned.

Customer review from maccosmetics.com

Response from maccosmetics.com

maccosmeticspwr9 days ago

Glad you're here, Cece! If you are looking for the maximum oil absorbing Primer to use before applying any other products to the face, we recommend Prep+Prime Refined Zone. Blend on the areas where you experience more oil throughout the day to see a difference in your skin.

External reviewer
6 years ago

Perfect for everyday

I have extremely oily skin. While I prefer a lighter coverage, I have struggled to find anything less than full coverage that would actually last all day on my skin without turning into a greasy mess. This BB cream is the first lighter coverage product that I've tried that provides enough coverage to make me confident, can be applied with minimal effort using my fingers and looks amazing, is mattifying, and actually stays matte to satin in finish ALL DAY. I feel like my skin looks so natural with this product and I love the fact that I don't have to worry about blotting or touching up like I typically do with other products. Love it so much I bought it in 2 shades to allow me to adjust for coming seasons. I think this may be my holy grail bb/foundation product for daily wear. Please never discontinue this!!!

Customer review from maccosmetics.com

Anitta01
6 years ago

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

Dark it’s no really for dark people

I was very Excited to use the Mac bb cream ! But when I received was so disappointed I have a dark skin and the bb cream it’s for white people even said perfect for dark woman the product don’t work it’s very lighter gave me a clown face ! I returned

On average, customers rate the Oil-absorbing/moisturizing of this item as Moisturizing.

On average, customers rate the Natural wear/long lasting of this item as Long lasting.

On average, customers rate the Sheer/bold of this item as Bold.

External reviewer
7 years ago

Bring back darker shades

I can't ever find my shade! This is the best foundation I've found for my dry sensitive skin. I never break out from this and it never runs when sweating. It's a perfect daily foundation for me, which I use with the concealer under eyes and I'm good to go. Love it!

Recommends this product

Customer review from maccosmetics.com

calilady81
7 years ago
Incentivized review

So Far, So Good

Only used it a couple times now and so far, so good. I haven't had any issues as of yet aside from putting too much the first time around. Good to know this could last me longer than anticipated. MAC has won me over thus far..

Recommends this product

Customer review from bloomingdales.com