MAC Prolong Concealer, priced at $16.50 for a .30 oz, glass vial with a pump. This concealer was released with the Prolong Wear collection - which will remain permanent.
About the product itself, it is a creamy, medium to full coverage concealer. I usually don't build up my concealer so I can't say if that claim is true, however, it is for sure medium coverage. It's not light, but I think you can probably dilute some of it with a moisturizer for lighter coverage. It feels light weight on the skin, looks very natural as well.
This is the product that is supposed to replace the to-be discontinued Moisturecover concealer. So if you love that concealer, this may be a good option to look at.
I'm happy to announce that I have not experienced any break outs using this product, even with my oily acne-prone skin.
I have worn this product without any type of setting powder, just the color itself, and it has lasted a long, long time without transfering. That is a big plus for me. It lasts even longer when it's set. I did notice that it does settle into lines the slightest bit - which isn't a big deal unless you're looking at yourself 1 inch away from the mirror or something. I will say that it lives up to the 15-hour wear claim! I am quite thrilled that I don't have to worry about my concealer wearing off or anything.
I did mention that in the video, the color is slightly dark for me. I noticed that occurs when I pack it on, however, if I blend it out well it doesn't seem to be a problem for me. Color matching for myself is quite confusing. That's my only problem with this product.
Overall, you get more product for the prolong wear concealer compared to the other concealers that MAC offers. But, you get less color choices compared to the others. This one skips a few concealer numbers like NC25, non existant in this range. That's another flaw for some customers. The make up artist at MAC did state that these run a little darker compared to say, Studio Fix Fluid. You want to make sure you get yourself matched and don't purchase it blindly online. Ask for samples if you find yourself in-between two colors.
Another potential draw back is the fact that it's packaged in a glass bottle. Yes, you heard me. Glass bottle. That's why it kept making that tapping noise everytime my nails touched it! You would have to be very careful if you travel with this, or even have hard-floors compared to carpet. I think I would cry if I dropped it and it cracked (UD mildew I'm looking at you!!). A both + and - would be the pump. The pump makes it sanitary to use compared to dipping your finger in a pot or using a doe-foot applicator to use it. I've applied it using my fingers, those are one of the best tools I have! However, even when you press it, you want to do it carefully so you don't end up with too much product. I use this just for under my eyes and it's a lot. I apply the rest of it to my upper lip to cover my acne scaring around there!
My rating: 3.5/5
I'd check it out if I could. If you don't need a concealer, then skip.
