I Think This Skincare Brand Is Really Underrated Here's Why
MAC is undoubtedly one of the most well-loved and recognised makeup brands in the game with hundreds of iconic products. When I was 18 and at the height of my makeup obsession, I saved up my money to get the MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. I then started building a MAC eyeshadow palette, eating up the recommendations of my favourite YouTubers. I lined my lips solely with MAC Chestnut Lip Liner and often dusted Fever blush on my cheeks to finish my look. I was a MAC girl through and through. But although Prep and Prime and Fix+ have been core collections for many years now, I never delved into the non-makeup side of MAC.
So, when the brand launched new additions to its Lightful C collection, I was intrigued and dived into a full MAC skincare regime to see what I was missing out on, and I was so impressed. Here are my top picks.
MAC Skincare Favourites
MAC Cosmetics Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Lotion
MAC Cleanse Off Oil 150ml
MAC Strobe Cream 50ml
As an oily girl, I often have to opt for a matte foundation or else I will look unflatteringly shiny within hours. But this also means that I can at times look a bit one dimensional because of the flatness that some matte bases give. Strobe cream helps to create radiance beneath your base. I love the pink for pepped up iridescence on the skin.
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Coconut 100ml
This is a cult pick for a reason. Not only does it prepare your skin for your base (helping makeup to last up to 12 hours), it can also be used to refresh your skin. As it’s completely alcohol-free, it hydrates well and I love the coconut scent for a tropical twist.
MAC Lip Scrubtious (Various Flavours)
MAC Lightful C3 Radiant Hydration Skin Renewal Emulsion
Sometimes you do need to evacuate clogged pores, especially if you live somewhere environmentally polluted. Personally, I don’t recommend pore strips, as they can be harsh on the skin, so this is the next best thing to effectively remove blackheads and dirt. It also doesn’t leave your skin feeling dry like a lot of other charcoal-based masks do.
MAC Prep + Prime Essential Oils Grapefruit Chamomile
MAC Fast Response Eye Cream
I often steer clear of eye primers specifically as I’ve found they can feel quite drying on my eyelids. But this eye cream primes, brightens and smooths the area all in one thanks to the optical diffusers within the formula.
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