Mac cosmetics prep and prime fix and mattifying mist reviews

Most Helpful Positive

90% recommend this product

1. 78

2. 40

3. 6

4. 3

5. 0

Most Helpful Criticism

1. Perfect for oily skin

   Just perfect for oily skin , skin does not feel oiler with it. Controls very well

2. Game-changing for oily skin

   This is the only thing that makes my oily skin stay matt all day. Definitely recommend. make sure you give it a very good shake before using though, otherwise it leaves a white residue.

3. Its ok

   It does the job but not as long lasting as others

4. Good

   perfect for after make up

5. Stay

   Amazing! Makes your makeup stay all night

6. Great

   Instant hydration and sets my makeup well

7. good for oily skin

   i use this throughout the day to get rid of any shine

8. good for oily skin

   i use this throughout the day to get rid of any shine

9. Amazing

   Instant hydration and sets my makeup well, also taking away the powdery look from my face.

10. The OG

    Can't go wrong with this setting spray. I also pop some on my brush when patting eyeshadow in and it works a treat.

11. good

    Very good product, perfect for after make up. very handy

12. Great refreshing mist

    This is great for refreshing my makeup or to make my makeup look less powdery. I put this on at the end of my makeup, followed by a second setting spray to lock everything in.

13. Can't live without

    This is the all in one product for perfect make applciation!

14. Stays all night

    Amazing! Makes your makeup stay all night

15. Amazing

    I love the natural dewy effect and the fact it sets your makeup in place for the whole day. Im on my 3rd bottle already

16. Good

    I have read alot of reviews on this product. Mostly how this setting spray leaves a residue, however i find if you push this product in with a beauty blender it works perfect in setting your makeup in place. Amazing product.

17. Can't live without

    I'm on my fourth bottle and use this spray every day to 'melt' my make up seamlessly together and set it all day. I also love using it throughout the day as a pop of hydration. Can't live without it!

18. Sets makeup wonderfully

    I've used MAC for over 20 years. This spray is a great addition and really helps my makeup last. It's a soft spray and not overpowering smell. Highly recommended.

19. Decent

    It’s a good setting spray it does the job but is a little bit pricey for what it is worth. It isn’t disappointing however you can find cheaper alternatives that do the trick just as well

20. The OG Setting Spray

    MAC Fix + is a fabulous setting spray - sets my makeup and makes it last all day. I don't wear makeup without using a setting spray now! Only downside is it's quite costly

21. Melts your makeup

    Love, love, love this spray. Works so well to melt my makeup and make it look more skin-like.

22. The OG

    This spray is everything! It primes, sets, and keeps you hydrated during the day. It is so refreshing and makes sure your makeup stays on. It gives my skin such a nice glow. The only downside- it is slightly expensive but worth the small splurge.

23. Enjoy

    I enjoy the ease of this product without having to touch your face

24. love this

    i use this to help make my eyeshadows more foiled in appearance - love it! lasts ages too :)

25. OBSESSED!

    I am OBSESSED with this product! I love it as a base and a finish to my make up. It makes my make up look so good and smells amazing! I use it for all my make up looks from casual daily to full drag queen beat down! Love it!

26. Relatively good setting spray

    This setting spray is fine, maybe a little on the expensive side for what you get.
    Does help with fixing eye makeup, but maybe not as mattifying as it claims as haven't noticed much difference in oil production throughout the day.
    The locking mechanism is a plus, and the size of the droplets it sprays is good.

27. Multi-use product

    his multi-use product can be used as a setting spray or in conjunction with eyeshadow for a wet look. Generous sized bottle, will get lost of use out of it.

28. Good

    Melts all my makeup and sets it in place all day.

29. Avoid this one if you dont have a light hand

    Avoid this one if you dont have a light hand! After like the third pump, you will find your makeup is ruined with white powder sparkles on your face. Then you will no other choice than to wash your face all over again.

30. its ok..

    this product is ok. wouldnt repurchase when it runs out and honestly dont even reach for this anymore. its expensive for what it is and i just felt like it didnt do much for me. made my skin look oilier if anything after a few hours. I normally get oily after 4 hours but after 2 hours wearing this i could see the shine coming through

31. Perfect Primer

    This product is spot on as a primer! Just doesn’t quite have the ‘finish’ part that it promises

32. love

    use this before and after my makeup every day

33. Love!

    My makeup lasts soooo long when I use this setting spray! Really impressive!

34. mattifying fix+

    I like that this refreshes the powdery look of my makeup, but I don't feel like it controlled oil very well. May be better for normal to combo skin than my oily skin.

35. Love love love!

    You get so much product for the price, which is such a win from a brand which is generally not the cheapest. But I love using it with my base as it creates a great sticky layer but also seals and sets makeup so well! Will definitely buy again.

36. I just don't like it

    I bought this as a setting spray, and even though I think it may have been good at mattifying for me, I just can't use it. It leaves little droplettes in my make up, no matter what I do, I actually removed and re-did my makeup THREE times before realising this was the problem, I have a much cheaper one with much finer mist. I didn't like the non-mattifying version much more, even though it was so ...

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37. Good product

    Just recently got this one and the couple of times that I use it, I absolutely love. Love how refreshing it is and how it locked my foundation in while giving me that very dewy, healthy look. Will definitely recommend this to others.

38. Can’t live without

    Best product from MAC. I have use it for years and still my go to setting spray. Dry skin friendly.

39. Make up essentials

    A make up artist used this on me last year and I became obsessed! Preps and sets the skin, my make up doesn't sit the same without it.

40. LOVE LOVE LOVE

    I couldn’t love fix+ anymore! I adore all of the scents and think that my makeup looks 1839493% better when I finish off with this wonderful spray. The best of the best!

41. Love it, but....

    I love all the MAC prep + prime mists. In my opinion, they're the best on the market. No horrible stench, actually spray out evenly instead of a water pistol, doesn't sting your eyes and actually perfects your final look. HOWEVER, with this particular mattifying spray, I found it actually did draw the shine away however, if you don't shake it well when you have less than half to go, it sprays out ...

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42. the bomb

    Love this stuff. Best primer ever! I love it over translucent powder as a finishing spray too to give a nice finish that isn't powdery but isn't too dewy

43. no.1 mist

    honestly have nothing bad to say about this product! I love it so much, mac never fails to impress me. The spray has the perfect spritzer, which allows for just the right amount of product per spray.

44. good for eye shadow

    I only use this for picking up eyeshadow pigment and it is honestly the best product for that.

45. Great product

    This is a great product although not a setting spray, like a lot of people may think. I use this before make up and also to help with eye shadow pigment. I do however love this product especially for after make up use too

46. Perfect setting spray

    This is the OG! Perfect for everyday use, especially for those who tend to get a little oily throughout the day. Love love love!

47. Dewy and refreshing

    First time user and superbly impressed with the spray. The spray works well and end result is dewy skin and silky complexion either pre or post make up. The spray works really with other brand products resulting in my foundation staying in place for the whole day. Would highly recommend it !

48. Amazing

    This keeps my face matte all day, and the scent isn't too overwhelming!

49. holy grail

    I love this. Sets my makeup in place during the day and I use this to spray on my beauty blender and it makes my foundation go on better ( I have dry skin)

50. Shake well!

    Did an amazing job at keeping my makeup in place. However, it did leave a few white dots on my face at times so shake it really well before using!

51. The best!!

    this is hands down my favourite setting spray of all time, ive gone through at least 15 bottles. the mist is very fine and makes my makeup look so much more natural and not powdery at all. I wouldnt recommend it for long lasting effect. this is purely to melt everything together and make my makeup look so dewy and nice.

52. The makeup OG

    Honestly, this is my OG product. I just love it, it's stood the test of time - I use it to prep my skin and set my makeup. Lasts all day!
    

53. Refresh and prime

    Lalalove this fabulous product regardless if you are using it pre, intra or post make-up application or even to freshen up during the day! It is a must have for any make-up wearer to ensure long lasting dewy looking finish!

54. OK

    I wouldn't say that this setting spray is mattifying, but it defs does help melt make up into the skin and helps it last throughout the day.

55. Great if you have oily skin & sensitive skin

    I have oily t-zones and very sensitive skin and this is a must-have!
    I use this before applying my foundation as I love the smell of this and also spray it again to set my skin. I find it helpful especially when I have used too much powder.
    

56. Pretty good

    Whilst the spray didn’t make my makeup last any longer or lessen the powdery buildup when we accidentally over do it, it definitely helped prep the skin and I found by spraying the brush/sponge before using made my makeup apply better and helped with a nicer finish, however for the price and the minimal benefits I found personally, I wouldn’t repurchase. I’d rather spend the money on a better prim...

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57. My holy grail

    My favourite primer. Helps mattify my face and helps reduce oily production.

58. Magnifique

    Love the spray device on the packaging, emits a very fine mist and a lock system that prevents wastage. Product works like a dream, often keep in my purse on nights out to rehydrate and keep makeup in place.

59. Good

    Helps with oil control and makeup lasts all day.

60. Refreshing Makeup Finishing Spray

    While I don't think this spray actually prolongs the longevity of my makeup application, it does melt any powder/cakiness into the face for a more flawless skin-like finish. I have used this for years and always will repurchase. I use it everyday as the last step in my makeup routine. I do like the original scent but next I will be trying one of the scented versions.

61. Good

    It does make my makeup last longer but I am not sure if this gives any extra mattyifying effect than the other mist in this range. They both work the same in my opinion. I do have combination skin, may be that's why.

62. Great

    Keeps my makeup in place and keeps it lovely and fresh. I love MAC!

63. Setting spray

    Great setting spray for making powders look less powdery the mattifying effect doesn’t last all day for very oily skin

64. Great for mattifying!

    This is great for people who want to mattify their skin after or before makeup! I like using it on more oily skin clients.

65. Good product

    I would easily say fix+ gives the best finish to the skin out of all the finishing sprays I've tried.

66. controls oil

    it very much controls all the excess oil that i get on my face. to my surprise it controlled the oil on my face for like 8 hours. i am very happy with this

67. Amazing for oily skin!

    Feels amazing on my skin and helps control oily skin! My skin always looks so flawless after using this!

68. Great for setting a makeup look

    Great for setting a makeup look, it's very easy to use.

69. Great setting spray

    Love using this for a night out or special event. It really keeps everything stay put and fresh. Smells nice too

70. Easiest way to set foundation

    The easiest way to set foundation. Very light on the skin, and leaves the best matte finish.

71. Preps the skin well!

    Mainly use to prep my skin (and use urban decay to set my makeup) and its the perfect combination. Lasts my until just after lunch, which is longer than most other primers i have used

72. Spray your beauty blender!

    I use this daily and spray fix plus on my beauty blender.... it feel lovely and my makeup looks flawless. Sometimes a,so spray after, and it’s great to spray throughout the day. If you get oil, buy the mattifying one, spray it once on your face, and oil is gone! No need for powder!

73. Great product

    Does exactly as it should.

74. Dewy

    I LOVE this product! It gives my skin such a nice Dewy glow and leaves it looking refreshed.

75. Good!

    I love this spray to create a dewy look with my makeup after it's been applied! a spritz of this fixes dull looking makeup and helps it last all day! But to much can completely ruin your makeup, use sparingly

76. Great when used correctly

    I bought this to use in conjunction with MAC studio fix foundation - the first time I applied it was good, then the 2nd time I ended up with weird white marks all over my face and I had to redo my makeup. I did a bit of a google search and saw that others had the same complaint. The way to avoid this is to shake it really, really well and don't spray it too close to your face (you want to mist it,...

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77. Not sure

    I’m still figuring out what I need this for?? I don’t really noticed any difference in my makeup when I use it and when I don’t! For now it has been thrown to the back of my vanity

78. Great setting spray

    I spritzed this on my face after applying make up and it keeps my makeup in place. Also makes my makeup look more pigmented and gives a lovely dewy finish. Also gets rid of that powdery, cakey look of the make up.

79. Perfect for setting makeup

    This spray is so amazing! I love using it before I put on my makeup as a primer and it allows the makeup to go on top so flawlessly. This spray is also amazing to use in between powder steps while doing your makeup and for setting the whole look! It leaves your face looking fresh and dewy and it smells amazing! Definitely recommend

80. Keeps my makeup on

    I have tried cheaper pharmacy makeup setting sprays, but since trying this a year ago, it’s now my go to spray. Definitely keeps my makeup on the whole working day.

81. Works great

    My go to! Fixed everything in place and doesn’t irritate

82. all day wear

    i purchased this for my daughter as she has oily skin, this leaves her makeup looking fresh all day long

83. My daily go to item

    This is the best setting spray I have used by far! I wear under and on top off my make up. Leaves my face feeling refreshed.

84. Love the Product

    I love the fact that you can just spray it. It really does add glow to your skin. Not sure about keeping your make up stay though.

85. Disappointing

    I really wanted to love this but unfortunately I just don’t. A few minutes after spraying I find little white marks all over my face. The run off easily but it’s annoying.

86. great for oily skin

    Helps my oily t zone and keeps it matte throughout the day, it also helps to dry my make up if I haven't applied a powder and it still feels tacky.

87. great for oily skin

    great for oily skin as it makes the skin matte and keeps the oils at bay. helps makeup last all day and works well with eyeshadow and highlighters too

88. Nice for oily skin

    Mattes out my oily skin shine throughout the day

89. A staple

    This is a must have for anyone with oily skin!
    I use this before applying my foundation, to set and to get more pigment out of my shadows and I cant be without it now.
    Other sprays would leave my face looking oily and repowdering by lunchtime but with this I rarely have to touch up anything.

90. Really good!

    I love this mist it smells divine and really does help set makeup. I feel like my skin is so plump and not tight either after using this

91. Great setting spray but pricey!

    This setting spray is a pleasure to use, the mist is very fine and it does the job nicely to extend/maximise the wear of makeup. That said, I do find it quite expensive compared to cheaper alternatives that do just as good a job! The bottle seems to last quite a long time, probably due to the ultra fine mist spray, which is good.

92. Great makeup setting spray

    This setting spray works well to keep my makeup on all day! I love it

93. Great skin

    Spraying this on a brush while applying foundation or tinted moisturiser makes your skin soo glowy and smooth and dewy! Fix+ removes the cakey look and keeps your skin soft and natural. also is very refreshing on the go!

94. ride or die

    This product is my absolute fav! my makeup lasts all day and night. I love it so much and I would definitely recommend!

95. Works

    This mist is just amazing. It helps to control my oil and leave me with a matte face all day. Great for people with combination skin like mine. Definitely repurchase.

96. Amazing!

    This spray is amazing for oily skin! I used to prep my skin before make up as well as after to set it. I used to find my foundation always wear off on my nose and chin as it gets so oily but not since I’ve used this spray. Smell wise it’s not bad and doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight like you can get from some setting sprays. It’s a must in my make up bag

97. I SEE SPOTS!

    Maybe its just me but no matter what I do it leaves white spots on my face. I have to reapply my makeup all over again. Waste of money for me

98. keeps my face matte all day long

    this stuff definitely keeps oiliness at bay, leaving me with a matte face all day. however it does run out quite quickly and is a bit expensive.

99. good

    good product, works well for a oily to normal skin
    remember to keep a distance when using it
    the mist comes out a lot upon one press

100. Best setting spray for oily skin

     I have tried nearly every high-end brand, but this is probably the best setting spray! Hardly any oil after a day's work

101. Review & Earn