[NEW + IMPROVED] Sample Jars ...coming soon to a M·A·C near you

[Nicala]

I think the packaging is quite adorable for it.

 

[LMD84]

K. i realize that you get it. please don't take what I say so seriously. I'm just not a serious sort of gal...
I keep forgetting that sarcasm is completely lost on the internet.

yup totally lost! no worries

 

[pr3ciousroy]

With the regular jars, you can open and remove the lid without disturbing the contents. I can imagine with these new jars there will be small amounts of pigment spilling out as you remove the lid, as the spatula pulls it out on it's "shoulders" - messy!

Also, if I'm using a spatula, I like to be able to use it without having to tip the jar on it's side and risk spills.

It can be done without making a mess, as long as you don't tightly pack-down the pigment to maximize storage capacity.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Do you know when it will be released?

 

[SakurasamaLover]

I'm quite bummed that MAC is going out of the practical side of things.. yet again. I mean: yes they are cute, but: they take way more space, because you can't stack them, you can't easily access the product with the tool of your choice AND being so slim at the bottom an proportionally quite tall; they will spill very easily.

And it looks like some products will be quite difficult to push inside that vial, like thicker products.

 

[pr3ciousroy]

Do you know when it will be released?

They are not for sale, but you can get a handful of them for free if you request such from one of the SA's at your local MAC Store. These are the one's that they will be using now to give people free samples of product from the store. Guess I should have mentioned that in the 1st post, but I had completely forgotten that MAC also sells empty jars.

 

[pr3ciousroy]

more pictures...
(these are all from my phone, so please excuse the sh*tty quality)

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:ld style SJ next to v2.0 (compare + contrast):::

 

[pr3ciousroy]

another fun fact about the v2.0 jars is that they are made of a different, higher-grade plastic than the old ones. They look like they're made of glass.

 

[rockin]

I still definitely prefer the old style ones for many reasons. I can't think of one thing I prefer about the new ones, apart from maybe their 'cuteness', but then I value practicality over cuteness. The old ones are far easier to re-use if you want to decant product into them to take on holiday with you, or just so you don't have to keep opening the original jar - not just for pigment, but for other products too. Also good for storing tiny beads, earrings etc - very versatile. They're also stackable

With the spatula in the lid, it actually reminds me of doctors' sample jars LOL.

 

[pr3ciousroy]

I still definitely prefer the old style ones for many reasons. I can't think of one thing I prefer about the new ones, apart from maybe their 'cuteness', but then I value practicality over cuteness. The old ones are far easier to re-use if you want to decant product into them to take on holiday with you, or just so you don't have to keep opening the original jar - not just for pigment, but for other products too. Also good for storing tiny beads, earrings etc - very versatile. They're also stackable

With the spatula in the lid, it actually reminds me of doctors' sample jars LOL.

you must be talking about the jars that MAC actually sells --not their old style sample jar that is pictured above, yesno?

I actually have no experience w/ the one that they sell, but I do hate the look of it from the picture on their website. and the stackable feature is the worst part IMO

 

[Mac-Guy]

I still definitely prefer the old style ones for many reasons. I can't think of one thing I prefer about the new ones, apart from maybe their 'cuteness', but then I value practicality over cuteness. The old ones are far easier to re-use if you want to decant product into them to take on holiday with you, or just so you don't have to keep opening the original jar - not just for pigment, but for other products too. Also good for storing tiny beads, earrings etc - very versatile. They're also stackable

With the spatula in the lid, it actually reminds me of doctors' sample jars LOL.

For traveling, I just get their stackable or regular jars. They are only 6 bucks and seal way better than any sample jar. After all, a sample jar is just that, a jar for a sample, but it's still great if you can reuse them. The environment will thank us. I am sure that MAC will keep around regular sample jars for liquid/cream products, so there is nothing to worry about.

 

[rockin]

you must be talking about the jars that MAC actually sells --not their old style sample jar that is pictured above, yesno?
I actually have no experience w/ the one that they sell, but I do hate the look of it from the picture on their website. and the stackable feature is the worst part IMO

I do mean the jars like the one in the photo. I got my first samples in the post from MAC a few weeks back in those jars. By stackable, I simply mean that I can stand them 2 or 3 high on my desktop to minimise the amount of space they take up, whilst still being able to clearly see the contents.

 

[pr3ciousroy]

I do mean the jars like the one in the photo. I got my first samples in the post from MAC a few weeks back in those jars. By stackable, I simply mean that I can stand them 2 or 3 high on my desktop to minimise the amount of space they take up, whilst still being able to clearly see the contents.

Yeah, I admit that I do still love that old style SJ, but my main gripe with them is that A.) they easily come open and leak powder all over the place when I carry them around with me and B.) the plastic that they're made of is so fragile that they quickly get scratched and dinged-up against other stuff in my purse, which makes them look terrible. The new SJ style is far more durable and they tightly screw shut so there's no chance of the lid getting accidentally loosened to leak contents.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Yeah, I admit that I do still love that old style SJ, but my main gripe with them is that A.) they easily come open and leak powder all over the place when I carry them around with me and B.) the plastic that they're made of is so fragile that they quickly get scratched and dinged-up against other stuff in my purse, which makes them look terrible. The new SJ style is far more durable and they tightly screw shut so there's no chance of the lid getting accidentally loosened to leak contents.

I agree, I also had a bad experience with the old sample jar not be ideal for traveling. I hope the new one is more travel-friendly, though I will probably stick to the stackable jars for traveling anyway.

 

[sss215]

I really like these. the spatula is right up my ally and in my opinion great if your sample is a mix of 2 foundation/concealer colors. The spatula is perfect if have to stir a little before you apply it. I am not sure about the pigments though. The few MAC counters I go to say they aren't allowed to give out pigment samples. Is that a MAC store thing only?

 

[Mac-Guy]

I really like these. the spatula is right up my ally and in my opinion great if your sample is a mix of 2 foundation/concealer colors. The spatula is perfect if have to stir a little before you apply it. I am not sure about the pigments though. The few MAC counters I go to say they aren't allowed to give out pigment samples. Is that a MAC store thing only?

I never encountered any issues. I always end up with at least two piggie samples. Maybe try a different store or ask a different MUA.

 

[Busttamuv3]

I might have overlooked this in the previous posts, but how are the new jars comparable in size to the small pigment vials? Maybe a picture can be included? Thanks in advance!

 

[mely]

Thanks for the info, these are right up my alley!

 

[erine1881]

I really like these. the spatula is right up my ally and in my opinion great if your sample is a mix of 2 foundation/concealer colors. The spatula is perfect if have to stir a little before you apply it. I am not sure about the pigments though. The few MAC counters I go to say they aren't allowed to give out pigment samples. Is that a MAC store thing only?

its at each location's discretion to give out samples. if they repeatedly have customers abuse samples, they can deny giving samples if they want to.

 

[MAChostage]

Funny you should ask this. On a similar note, I was recently at a MAC store and made a purchase. At that same time I requested a sample of oil control lotion and the MA seemed a little put out by the request. Then he quickly told me that they didn't have any sample jars. I could see if I wasn't making a purchase -- and maybe not even then. Samples often lead to sales of full sized products. My MAC counter has never had a problem giving me samples of pigments, though.

I really like these. the spatula is right up my ally and in my opinion great if your sample is a mix of 2 foundation/concealer colors. The spatula is perfect if have to stir a little before you apply it. I am not sure about the pigments though. The few MAC counters I go to say they aren't allowed to give out pigment samples. Is that a MAC store thing only?