I personally think that the EL sticks are better than Mac shadesticks. The EL ones are so smooth and creamy and they go on really well without any problems. Mac ss are sometimes a bit dry and you need to work to make them glide on nicely. Although the ones from Sugarsweet were better than the permanent shadesticks and I'm hoping that the new ones with Warm and Cozy collection are good too!
And what it comes to EL foundations, I do like them. The Double Wear powder make up is million times better for me than Mac Studio Fix Powder. It's not as chalky and doesn't leave my face powdery looking. Also it has really good coverage. I just haven't found one fair enough for me for winter months, but for summer I have one.