Summertime is wedding time! Each Summer, I like to share a few makeup recommendations with any brides-to-be in my audience. After all, you only get one chance at those perfect wedding photos!
My favorite bridal beauty product for Summer 2011 is MAC’s Prep + Prime Beauty Balm. This recently-launched makeup primer is designed to be applied before foundation. MAC’s Beauty Balm smooths the texture of the skin, minimizing fine lines and large pores. This product also expertly evens the skin tone, making red blotches and hyperpigmentation disappear!
Housed in a tube that looks like a large concealer tube, the shade of MAC Prep+Prime Beauty Balm is a sheer light beige. Supposedly the formula is acceptable for most skin tones, but I would think it’s best on those with medium to fair skin. The coverage provided depends on how you apply the product. It’s possible to apply it thinly, or more heavily, depending on your needs.
As if you needed another reason to sample this product, it also has an added SPF35!
Retail price is $30.
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I’m looking to do my own makeup for a wedding in August. It is a pretty important one in my family and I think this might be a great product. My only concern is the color. You mention that it is a “sheer light beige.” My skin tone is medium/olive (now more tan from the summer). I’m wondering if this will still work. As always…thank you thank you!!
While this product can be used on all skin shades, my personal opinion is that it is best suited for lighter skin. If you really need to achieve skin perfection, you could use this product and then layer your foundation over it (maybe mixed with something a bit deeper, like MAC Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel or Sun Rush. If you can’t find a primer that works, grab a jar of Chanel Pro Lumiere foundation in your shade. It’s pricey, but provides full-coverage and is perfect for evening wear and special events.
I’ve only used Asian BB creams… is the MAC BB just as good?