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MAC Unsung Heroes: Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base

October 24th, 2017 by Karen 5 Comments

mac prep prime 24 hour extend eye base
It keeps going and going and going and going…

You guys know that for the past few years (it feels like the past FOREVER) I’ve been a hardcore devotee of NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. I’ve gone through countless tubes since I started using it in 2011, and I haven’t found anything better…until now.

MAC Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base is just as good IMO, if not better in some ways. Yes, I still think Pro-Prime is exceptional when it comes to extending the longevity of your eyeshadow, enriching the colors and making everything on your lids look flat-out better, but MAC Prep + Primer 24-Hour does those same things, too, and it hangs onto glitters and creams even better than NARS Pro-Prime.

What’s an unsung makeup hero? For me, it’s an oftentimes underrated makeup morsel, a permanent collection product that scoots under the radar screen of many makeup lovers but regularly rocks my world. The long-running Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorites.

If you’re looking for an all-around primer that you can use for everyday looks (say, using your favorite workweek palette) AND for evenings out (say, when you want to do it up friends and some loose pigments, glitters or creams), MAC Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base is the way to go.

The colorless formula doesn’t settle into creases or fine lines, and it immediately mattes down your lids when you apply a layer. Use the thinnest layer you can, BTW. The less I use, the better off I am. Thank goodness, because a 0.40-oz. bottle is $23, and it even looks small when you hold it in your hand.

But really, you only need a little dab for both lids.

Since it’s transparent, it doesn’t shift or change the colors you wear on top of it in any way. If anything, it enriches the colors and makes them look more intense.

I haven’t had the chance to see if it really does last 24 hours yet, but I’ve worn it for 12 hours, and it was a champ. No creasing or fading. My eyeshadow still looked as fresh as it did in the morning.

If you like NARS Pro-Prime, you’ll loooooove this!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MAC Unsung Heroes: Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base / Originally published October 24th, 2017

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  1. Becca says

    October 24th, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Thank you! I love this stuff too and I used to use Nars. A tube seems to last forever too!

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  2. Chelsea says

    October 24th, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    I’ve been a Nars user forever, maybe I’ll have to try this!

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  3. Nicky says

    October 24th, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    would you say you like it over using a paint pot , such as soft ochre? I feel like soft ochre makes my lids look grayish..I want to give this a try. Love all of your posts!

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  4. Linda Libra Loca says

    October 24th, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    I used to use only paintpots, but recently discovered the UD primer potion and have to say, I prefer that one. NARS never really popped up on my radar.
    Linda Libra Loca recently posted … Firm skin – Everything you need to know

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  5. Allison says

    October 25th, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    I was using UD Anti-aging Primer Potion for ages, but they changes the tube, added a useless applicator, and I believe that the formula isn’t the same, so I’ve been on the hunt for a replacement, and maybe MAC will be the answer. I have super dry eyelids so I’m wondering if the MAC is drying???
    Allison recently posted … Paula’s Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil and Giveaway!

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