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3.6

179 reviews

61%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Trisiloxane, Silica, Methicone, BHT

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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6 years ago

MAC just never goes far enough for me. I'm relatively new to MAC (five years) so I don't have that affinity that many seem to, not having grown up with the brand and perhaps using it exclusively at...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue



2.0
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7 years ago

Although it's named "matte" and therefore implies that it is more than just a primer because it will provide extra oil control, it doesn't hold up on very oily skin. I've used multiple matte...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

I have a love-hate relationship with this. It's definitely marketed for oily skin but I'd say it's more for normal to combination skin. I personally don't like these silicone gel types for oily...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

This is really good for smoothing over big pores. Kinda amazing. The best I tried I think. After a few hours I do have to apply again, but I feel like it's worth it.

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this product yet! It is one of my very favourite products, and it comes at a surprisingly reasonable price. MAC is my overall go to brand of make up for...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I use this as MU Primer under my liquid fdtn (my HG is MAC ProLongWear liquid!!). I cleanse, tone & apply MAC Oil Control Lotion (as moisturizer)...then I apply MAC Matte as a primer which it...

About reviewer (2417 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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9 years ago

I have repurchased twice already. I love this product. I use it to put over the areas where I have fine lines. It fills them in and keeps my Estée Lauder Doublewear from settling in my fine lines....

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

This is the only primer I have ever used, and it probably has turned me away from primers in general. It' s supposed to mattify the skin, but i have sunscreens that can mattify better than that....

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


1.0
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9 years ago

My face got oily within a few hours of applying this.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

It doesn't give me hours and hours of oil control, but then nothing has yet. It doesn't stop foundation from sitting in my pores completely, but it does it better than anything else has. I...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesOther


4.0
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9 years ago

This is one of the few Mac products I have repurchased many times, and have been using for several years. I have normal/combination skin, and even my t-zone gets oily by midday sometimes while...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

I bought this intending to use it under foundation and powder for every day as I have oily skin. I found, however, that it tends to feel very heavy when I wear it underneath liquid foundation or...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

Even though it's ment especially for oilier skin types, I think it suits perfectly for all skin types. It creates a super smooth, kinda powdery like (covering up most of those nasty pores!) surface...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

So pleased this stuff exists. Brilliant mattifier for my normal/combination skin. It will prevent any makeup melting off the face throughout the day. If I use a generous amount, everything on my...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

I really like this product. It's not an end all be all to oily skin, but it does help control the oil in my t-zone. After applying MAC oil control moisturizer, I apply a pea sized amount to...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


1.0
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11 years ago

I had high hopes for this product as the SA explained to me that it is designed for oily skin. I am not a huge fan of how it goes on your skin - almost like nothing - but then feels very greasy...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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11 years ago

Pros: - Mattifies instantly - Creates a silky smooth surface - Does a pretty good job to prevent concealer creasing - Didn't break me out - Hygienic tube - Good amount of...

About reviewer (1000 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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11 years ago

I bough MAC Matte for $20 at Macys . This primer/corrector adds a sheer matte texture. I use this all over my face (forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, eyelids) before applying foundation. Since using...

About reviewer (165 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

I bought Mac Matte for $20, looking for a good primer that would keep me matte throughout the day, as I tend to get a little shiny down my t-zone. It has the consistency of a gel, but glides on...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

I bought this product a few years ago. I have very oily skin and have tried lots of different products to keep it at bay. This just didn't work for me, and I recently used it in Back2MAC with...

About reviewer (382 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel