MAC Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Primer 0.4 oz — Lightweight, Crease-Resistant

MAC Prep Plus Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base is a lightweight eye primer that smooths lids and helps eyeshadow stay crease-free and vibrant for up to 24 hours.

Designed to sit invisibly under your eye makeup, this 0.4 oz primer from MAC creates a silky canvas that boosts pigment payoff and minimizes movement of powders and creams. The formula is featherweight and non-sticky, making it suitable for everyday looks, long events, or travel-ready makeup kits. Whether you favor bold color or a subtle wash, this base helps maintain the intended finish from application through the day.

How does this primer improve eyeshadow wear?

The MAC eye base creates a tack-free surface that grips pigments so eyeshadows appear truer to their pan color and resist fallout. It helps prevent pigment migration and fading, extending the visible life of your eye look without adding heaviness to the lids.

• Enhances color intensity for both powder and cream shadows
• Reduces creasing and smudging over long hours
• Creates a smooth surface for seamless blending

Will it feel comfortable on sensitive or oily eyelids?

MAC formulated this eye base to be lightweight and non-greasy, so it works well on various lid types, including oily and reactive skin. It aims to lay flat on the skin without pilling, allowing eyeshadows to settle evenly without a heavy residue.

• Light, breathable texture that won’t cake
• Suitable for different skin tones and oil levels
• Helps makeup adhere without discomfort

How should I apply the 0.4 oz Prep + Prime eye base for best results?

Use a small amount across clean eyelids and blend gently with a fingertip or a flat synthetic brush. Wait a few seconds for the primer to set before layering eyeshadow to ensure the longest wear and most vibrant payoff.

• Apply a pea-sized amount per eye for even coverage
• Pat and blend; avoid rubbing vigorously
• Allow primer to dry briefly before shadow application

Is it travel-friendly and how much product do you get?

This primer comes in a compact 0.4 oz size that fits easily into makeup bags and travel kits. The concentrated formula means a little goes a long way, so the container provides many applications despite its portable dimensions.

• 0.4 oz tube ideal for travel or daily use
• Small amount per use stretches product longevity
• Secure packaging reduces leakage risk in bags

Who is this for: MAC Prep Plus Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base suits anyone wanting longer-lasting eye makeup—makeup artists, busy professionals, event attendees, and everyday users who want truer color and less creasing. It’s particularly helpful if you wear complex eye looks, experience midday fading, or pack a compact kit for travel. If you prefer lightweight, non-sticky primers that enhance pigment and extend wear without changing your shadow’s finish, this MAC primer is designed for those needs.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Isododecane, Talc, Dimethicone Silylate, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Peg-40 Stearate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163) ILN40999