MAC Prolongwear | Review + Swatches
I want to share one of my all time favourite foundations with you, I have actually talked about this foundation in the past but MAC have since changed the formula. The new formula comes in a plastic tube rather than a glass bottle. It also has some different claims than the old foundation. This new one seems to gear more towards waterproof/extreme long-wear whereas the old pro long-wear was known as a perfect foundation for oil control.
I read A LOT of bad reviews on the new formula, a lot of people are sad that they changed it and they hate the new formula. I didn’t notice a massive difference, it seems that with the new formula you need less product and it doesn’t look super matte on your skin, more of a satin look. The smallest bit goes a long way, it is extremely high coverage but also very light weight. It is so high coverage that I can also use it as a concealer.
When applying it, because you’re not using a lot of product, I find it applies better if I dampen my foundation brush with MAC Fix+. I will spritz my brush with Fix+ and it blends the foundation so nicely into my skin. I haven’t used this foundation with a beauty blender (Cause I hate them lmao) but I’m sure it will blend nicely.
I found it lays best on clean skin, I will only put on a thin layer of moisturiser and let in sink in then apply. I have tried wearing strobe cream or BECCA illuminating primer before but I noticed that the foundation didn’t sit well, when I applied contour and blush it lifted the foundation and make it look super patchy.
I would 100% recommend going into MAC and getting a sample before you buy, you can see if it works well on your skin and test what shade will match you best. When I used to use fake tan I was NC25 but now I am NC20. As you can see in the swatch below, it has quite yellow tones, which I find work best for me.
This is what MAC has to say about Pro Longwear;
A tenacious M∙A∙C waterproof foundation formula that can be used as a foundation or concealer, wearing for an unprecedented 36 hours. Neither rain nor tears can budge this oil-free waterproof, sweat and humidity resistant foundation. M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation blends seamlessly on the skin with medium-to-full weightless coverage and a natural satin finish.
What MAC claim about this foundation;
Water-proof
Transfer-proof
Sweat and humidity resistant
Long-wearing, 36 hours
Non-caking, non-settling/creasing, non-poring, non-streaking
Provides instant and long-term hydration
Oil-free
Provides stay-true colour
Dermatologist tested
Non-acnegenic
Ophthalmologist tested
