Product Reviews

MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30

Average Customer Rating:
3.3 out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Review 1 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
( 4 out of 5 )
Eh.
Date:March 6, 2013
I bought this because I really wanted to try a BB cream and I use MAC products regularly. From what I understand of BB creams they are supposed to make your skin look better. I haven't really seen much of an improvement in my skin tone or overall health of my skin. The coverage is decent but I have to put on the studio finish foundation over the primer.
AXIDANDGLITTER
Location: Nashville
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: 6-10 products
Review 2 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
( 4 out of 5 )
Date:February 1, 2013
Tags: brightening skin
I agree with the other reviews in that it is too light but the good thing is that it is sheer. I do not wear this alone as it would be too light for me. I kind of have a love/ hate relationship with this product sometimes, I find that sometimes it sticks to my dry spots (but this could be due to the current freezing weather!) I purchased this in light plus. I like full coverage, so I wear this underneath my foundation sometimes when I want really full coverage. Although this does not help shine, it does other great things for me like really illuminate and brighten up my skin as a great base for foundation application. This would also be really nice on its own, but for me I just like full coverage to cover up all my post-acne spots.
MACADDICT89
Location: NY
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 3 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
( 3 out of 5 )
Serves its purpose.
Date:January 24, 2013
It's a great product and did what it supposed to do but I found it made my skin very dry. I'm not sure why.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Annette
Location: Carson Ca
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 4 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
( 4 out of 5 )
PIck shade carefully
Date:January 19, 2013
Tags: everyday wear
This product gives nice semi-sheer cover, as I wanted. However, as other reviewers have said, the shades are bizarrely light. I am a pale Scandinavian blonde (usually wear a NW20 shade), and ordered Light - the middle shade - in this product. It's too light for me.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
CKO1
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: 6-10 products
Review 5 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
( 5 out of 5 )
Colors
Date:December 24, 2012
Tags: priming
I love this product so much! I use it underneath y studio sculpt and it lasts so long and the coverage is great! I recommended it to a friend and she was disappointed with the color choices too(she is African-american). But, she got the darkest shade(which is still pretty light) and you can't even tell! Any women who are concerned with the light shades, the B cream IS semi-translucent, and if you use it you will be AMAZED at the results:)
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
SnowBunny96
Location: Arlington, VA
Using M•A•C for: 1-3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 6 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
( 5 out of 5 )
Wow!
Date:December 12, 2012
Tags: everyone
This product is awesome! I got it in light and it feels very smooth and rich!
I wore it all day and it lasted..didn't feel heavy either!
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Dangersmama
Location: Katy Texas
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 7 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
( 5 out of 5 )
My Favorite Product
Date:November 28, 2012
Tags: everyone
I use this as a primer or even a concealer/highlighter. It doesn't matter the skin tone, can be used alone or even as a base for liquid/powder foundation. Not to mention how smooth it makes the skin look. I have larger pores in some areas of the face and it hides them very well. Awesome product!
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
theofficialpt
Location: Washington
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 8 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
( 1 out of 5 )
Disappointed
Date:November 17, 2012
I am very disappointed and sad. I have always appreciated MAC for its full range of colours......What a disappointment!
5 of 11 found this review helpful.
BigT
Location: Ohio
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 9 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
( 1 out of 5 )
Only 3 shades???
Date:November 13, 2012
Tags: light skin tones
I have always applauded MAC for its wide range of colors and shades and the thoroughness with which the company usually manages to include every skin color of the "rainbow." Well, it seems that anyone with darker skin who wants to purchase the BB Compact has been left out. Why are there only 3 *very light* shades available for the BB cream and BB compact? Not cool, MAC. Not cool.
11 of 15 found this review helpful.
Kitten
Location: San Francisco
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products
Review 10 for Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm Compact SPF 30
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
( 1 out of 5 )
Broader Color Spectrum Neglected
Date:November 8, 2012
The darker and deeper tones are neglected yet again.....tsk tsk MAC.
10 of 13 found this review helpful.
GiGiNC44
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Using M•A•C for: More than 3 years
M•A•C Products owned: More than 15 products