MAC x Archie's Girls (Betty & Veronica) Collection Discussion (February 2013)

[katred]

I bet this is already worked into the price somewhere. Mac knows it'll happen and probably after all of these years can guess how much will be returned. I highly doubt that all of the price increases are due to returns. I could see if next year returns were up 50% they might have to figure something out with the returns (like, was it mostly one product? was it a formula thing?).

I don't feel shame in returning ANYTHING. I don't think others should either. THen again, I don't buy a whole collection and then decide later what I really wanted. The product has to have a serious application flaw or be bad quality for me to return something. I returned a MES from HC due to excessive, major, glittery fall out. I've returned a foundation that I was supposedly matched to that just was NOT right (I did try to make it work for two weeks thinking they couldn't have been wrong... but stuff happens). And I returned an item that I did NOT ask for but was placed in my bag anyhow (and then sent hubs to pick it up after paying for it over the phone).

I think after a certain period people learn what works for them and generally stick with that but I don't think we should be afraid of trying new colors or new items. Just like stores factor in theft etc into prices I'm certain MAC factors in returns.

Any company I've ever worked for has built an allowance for returns and damaged goods into their pricing, normally based on what the percentage of returned goods has been over the last couple of years and how much of a percentage of total cost that's represented. I imagine that Mac's is quite high, because the limited collections are available for such a short time that a lot of people buy quickly to ensure they get things, but then discover that the don't work for them and return them.

 

[vaisforluvrs]

The pigments are both super pretty.....Lucky In Love is to die for

And I love the tiny teal sparkles that Magic Spells has!!!


Mall Madness does also look beautiful!

Crap, I wasn't planning on getting Mall Madness but it's pretty!

 

[MACina]

It really is....I need it for sure

I think that I will only get Mall Madness and Stay Sweet out of the glosses.
Maybe the very dark Veronica one too.Depends on whether this is repromote
which I do already have or not.

Crap, I wasn't planning on getting Mall Madness but it's pretty!

 

[singer82]

The quad and green pigment are the bees knees! No doubt in my mind about those. They are both as awesome as I was hoping for! :happydance:

 

[sss215]

yes lol I couldn't remember the name. I love it too! have u tried the ones that wil be in this collection?

I have and this new one is better. Black Swan and Mall Madness are on my list. So glad Black Swan looks like a true black so far.

 

[HoneyMilk]

Need that purple quad!!!!

 

[2browneyes]

Looks like Mall Madness will be coming home with me....thanks for the link

 

[kimibos]

i want that green pigment now, its a must!!!

 

[ladyarwen]

Oooo, that aqua pigment is like whoa. UGH AND MALL MADNESS, I MUST HAVE IT...

 

[ChosenOne]

Okay Boyfriend Stealer MIGHT be back on my list. In that latest swatch, it looks a bit wine-ish, and I'm obsessed with beautiful wine-colored lippies! Maybe that one will be worth getting after all...

 

[Mac-Guy]

The aqua piggie will be great for Spring

 

[bluelitzer]

Will be getting:

Betty eyeshadow quad
Betty Bright lipstick
Boyfriend Stealer lipstick

no blushes for this collection because I have alot of similar blushes in the same color family
will be skipping the pearlmattes and getting the Year of the Snake beauty powder instead
and if Viva Glam Nicki 2 releases at the same time I'll just pick that up too


...now let's see if I can stick to my plan once the color story and swatches come. LOL!

 

[Carolina Marie]

true, i guess i might do that too i ALWAYS miss the collections i only have one LE mac item and thats because my friend got it for me but this time im determined to get stuff! haha

 

[kimibos]

PRE-list

MAgenta veronica Lipstick
Betty Bright Lipstick
Soda betty Blush
Mangenta veronica Blush
Green Pigment

ill go next week to see if they have everything in and place my pre order

 

[Naughtyp]

I could be wrong but the pearlmatte on her blog looks more like Betty's than Veronica's.

That's what I thought too....

 

[liba]

Thanks for posting links to swatches!

My resolve is slipping a little on avoiding the pigments and lip products - I know the purple quad will look good on me and there are 2 or 3 out of 4 shades I know I don't have anything similar to. I'm hoping I won't like it as much in person, considering I DO have plenty of eye shadow (that's an understatement).

I usually don't buy pigments unless it's a 100% constant use type of color, but I still keep thinking about the pink and the mint. I am almost positive there will be more minty and peacock green shadows this year - and some might be greener and less aqua, which I really want. Meanwhile the pink pigment will be really awesome on the lips and cheeks, as well as the eyes so that one is still in my mind.

I'm still rather indifferent to the lipsticks, although mall madness and that bright pastel coral from Betty do look awfully nice. I have so many darn lip glasses, though, and prefer cremesheens anyhow.

I just keep reminding myself that there are going to be other collections coming up and to not get too hung up on everything here! Not so easy!!

 

[gracie90]

Quote: Originally Posted by liba

I usually don't buy pigments unless it's a 100% constant use type of color, but I still keep thinking about the pink and the mint. I am almost positive there will be more minty and peacock green shadows this year - and some might be greener and less aqua, which I really want. Meanwhile the pink pigment will be really awesome on the lips and cheeks, as well as the eyes so that one is still in my mind.


I wish it was like that too - a seafoam-y green pigment would be perfect!

 

[vaisforluvrs]

Not sure if this has been posted yet but this page lists the eyeshadow names of the Caramel Sundae palette: https://www.shesaidbeauty.com/sweet&bitter/blog/mac-archies-girls-collection-pictures-and-details-96627. I'm not sure if they are correct though since some of the other information is incorrect.

 

[gracie90]

Not sure if this has been posted yet but this page lists the eyeshadow names of the Caramel Sundae palette: https://www.shesaidbeauty.com/sweet&bitter/blog/mac-archies-girls-collection-pictures-and-details-96627. I'm not sure if they are correct though since some of the other information is incorrect.

Showstopper

 

[EmbalmerBabe]

i was at a nordies mac counter and the mua were going through the return stash...  so...  someone is getting it.   I was like can I have some???  ;-)

I'm sure this is violating Macs policies, and perhaps they could be terminated for taking items even items slated for disposal.