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(2022 thread) 2023 marks nine-plus years since the first Low-Buy thread was started on here way back in December 2013 (that thread was focused on 2014)! Last year I decided to change the name to Mindful Buy to focus less on the amount of money spent on makeup (although that can be helpful for...

Same kind of idea as a low-buy, but different sort of "marketing" (for lack of a better word), maybe? Instead of focusing on the amount of money spent in a given year, which "low buy" can trigger thoughts of, I think it'd be a good idea to focus more on our various (potential) purchases...

https://www.temptalia.com/mac-viva-glam-x-keith-haring-collection/ This is probably the most fun and vibrant Viva Glam collab I've seen.

https://www.maccosmetics.com/collections-mac-black-cherry Three matte lipsticks: Dramarama, Bloombox, and Moody Bloom Three Glow Play Lip Balms: Floral Coral, Pinking of You, Fleur Welcome Three Extra Dimension Blushes: Dilly-Dolly, Under My Plum, and Look Don't Touch! Also a few permanent...

https://www.temptalia.com/mac-x-harris-reed-collection-for-spring-2021/ Releasing today on MAC's site; it's been out for a bit on Selfridges.

For any permanent products getting the Triangle of Death in 2021.

January Powder Kiss Eyeshadow and Liquid Lipstick extension Pro Longwear Paint Pot extension (Ulta release; released to MAC's site in February) 26 - Moon Masterpiece (Lunar New Year) February 18 - MAC x Harris Reed March 04 - Black Cherry (As always, information is subject to change.)

https://www.maccosmetics.com/collections-mac-lunar-new-year Products are also up on Ulta and likely elsewhere, too.

2021 will be the eighth year of Low-Buy on Specktra! Whether you've been low-buying for a long time, or if after the strange year that was 2020 you think this is something that you'd like to do even if it's only for part of the year, or if you just want to be more mindful of what you want to...

https://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13854/81407/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/lipstick-viva-glam-26 https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a33849804/rosalia-mac-cosmetics/ Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía is the spokesperson for this one.

https://www.temptalia.com/mac-mosaic-masterpiece-collection-for-summer-2020/ Currently available through Selfridges, no release date yet for North America.

https://www.temptalia.com/mac-x-teyana-taylor-collection-for-july-2020/ Don't know what's in it yet.

Thread for the 2020 summer collection. ...which is, apparently, an Ulta exclusive in the US.

January (none) February Glow Play Blush Collection Loud & Clear Collection March 05 - Petal Power (MAC stores only) 05 - Brow Fibres Brow Gel 05 - Eyeshadow extension (some shades were originally released in fall 2019) April MAC x Selena May MAC Bronzing Collection June 22 -...

Where once-permanent products that receive the Triangle of Death are mourned.

It's the seventh year we've had a Low-Buy thread on Specktra. Whether you're a seasoned Low-Buyer or if going on a Low-Buy to some degree is something you'd like to do in 2020, you're going to find lots of support in here. Our previous Low-Buy threads: 2014 (see how it all began!) / 2015 / 2016...

Yep, another year and a new decade, too! News and such for 2020 collections go in here. :)

Not only is 2019 coming to a close, but the 2010s overall are ending this year. So I was thinking a little about products that came out during this decade that made a long-term impression in the makeup community — the iconic products of the decade. I don't think you can bring this up without...

Labeled as a Nordstrom exclusive. 19 NC shades, 14 NW shades; deepest shade for both is 60, lightest is 13. Description says it's a medium buildable coverage with a matte finish. https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-studio-fix-soft-matte-foundation-stick-nordstrom-exclusive/5357988

NARS revamped their core line-up of lipsticks -- 72 shades in three formulas (matte, satin, and sheer). 12 of them -- corresponding with the 12 original lipstick shades launched in 1994 -- are in special red packaging. https://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/iconic-lip...