miss_supra
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My first job was with Clinique and at the time my friend was working as a stock girl for MAC. (even though she was not a make-up artist for them she was still a mac employee)
How did you guys first discover MAC??
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purrtykitty
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Hmmm...it's been quite a while since I bought that first MAC item. My best friend and I used to take a yearly "girl's weekend" down to Kansas City between fall and spring semesters when we were in undergrad. We'd spend the whole weekend eating and shopping and indulging in all the things that weren't available in Omaha (lol, that's not too much, anymore). I think it was probably our first trip down there and her sister asked her to stop in and get a lipglass for her. So, while we were there, I browsed and I'm pretty sure I bought Oyster Girl as my first MAC item, and that would have been back in 2000. It took me about another year before I was really into MAC...and well, it really helped once we got our own counter (and I'm still hoping for a store in the near future). Well, it's been almost eight years, and MAC is definitely my go-to cosmetic brand!
Addicted2Beauty
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I just started getting into MAC (and makeup in general) last year. I got married last October, and I was determined to do my own makeup, so I started reading reviews on Makeupalley and started my makeup collection (which is now massive lol). I got some makeup books and started having weekly makeup practice. A friend of mine suggested that I try C-Thru lipglass, so I went online and ordered that along with a few other lipglasses (bare fetish, metalphysical chromeglass, sinnamon lustreglass) and eyeshadows (shroom, satin taupe), and velvet teddy lipstick, and I have been hooked ever since. I am a big sucker for LE items, so I think that is what keeps me coming back to MAC. I get excited everytime a new collection is launched.
Lexx13
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I love reading everyones stories!
I got a MAC perfume as a gift once (5 years ago), (the black&white one) but never really got into the makeup until I saw the ads come out for Viva Glam, that got me wanting to try the makeup.
I was scared of the girls who worked at my local MAC, I rode the bus with one of them daily, and she looked and acted like a barbie-lol.
So I started ordering eyeshadows and pigment samples online, maybe 2 years ago. My first was Cranberry- oh how I fell in love.
I frequent the MAC stores now, and my collection gets bigger by the day!
I got a MAC perfume as a gift once (5 years ago), (the black&white one) but never really got into the makeup until I saw the ads come out for Viva Glam, that got me wanting to try the makeup.
I was scared of the girls who worked at my local MAC, I rode the bus with one of them daily, and she looked and acted like a barbie-lol.
So I started ordering eyeshadows and pigment samples online, maybe 2 years ago. My first was Cranberry- oh how I fell in love.
I frequent the MAC stores now, and my collection gets bigger by the day!
alien21xx
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I love reading these stories because I just love make-up and MAC is my favorite!
For me, it all started out because I needed make-up for one of my projects. My groupmates and I were going to present our Japanese Studies project as a rock band and I needed a foundation to cover up my terrible acne scars, as well as really out-there make-up colors.
My roommate recommended that I try the MAC Studio Tech Cream foundation which, once applied, made me look like I had porcelain-smooth skin! It was awesome! The MA, a really bright and colorful gent recommended that I try the 2004 fall palette (I think it was a Trend palette or something like that) to complement my goth-rock costume, and it was perfect! Cranberry eyes, crayon red hair and jet black clothes: it made me really stand out in our "band" even though my groupmates had more colorful/creative clothing and hairstyles than I did.
Ever after that, I've bought many palettes, brushes, single pan shadows. It's been a really long time though and my love for MAC hasn't diminished.
For me, it all started out because I needed make-up for one of my projects. My groupmates and I were going to present our Japanese Studies project as a rock band and I needed a foundation to cover up my terrible acne scars, as well as really out-there make-up colors.
My roommate recommended that I try the MAC Studio Tech Cream foundation which, once applied, made me look like I had porcelain-smooth skin! It was awesome! The MA, a really bright and colorful gent recommended that I try the 2004 fall palette (I think it was a Trend palette or something like that) to complement my goth-rock costume, and it was perfect! Cranberry eyes, crayon red hair and jet black clothes: it made me really stand out in our "band" even though my groupmates had more colorful/creative clothing and hairstyles than I did.
Ever after that, I've bought many palettes, brushes, single pan shadows. It's been a really long time though and my love for MAC hasn't diminished.
redambition
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i was never into high end cosmetics - i was more of a drugstore line girl. i also had a super-minimal makeup collection.
i'd heard of MAC, but was never really interested.
then one year i wandered into the city for the boxing day sales (ARRRRRGH, the horror!) and escaped to a department store that was a lot quieter than all the other stores. i wandered up to the mac counter, got a concealer brush, some concealer and another brush (i think??) and i was hooked. the helpfulness of the SA was incredible (she's still one of my favourites), and i fell in love with the products i bought.
i'd heard of MAC, but was never really interested.
then one year i wandered into the city for the boxing day sales (ARRRRRGH, the horror!) and escaped to a department store that was a lot quieter than all the other stores. i wandered up to the mac counter, got a concealer brush, some concealer and another brush (i think??) and i was hooked. the helpfulness of the SA was incredible (she's still one of my favourites), and i fell in love with the products i bought.
Fuzynvl2101
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I found MAC by watching Amy's videos on Youtube. I found her just by complete accident,and got hooked,lol.
Divinity
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I was doing a show at the local cabaret and the make-up artist showed us how to do our make-up for the evening. We were dressed like 70's dancers from Psycho Beach Party. Anyway, she recommended getting a great nude/sparkly lippie as she didn't have one. She used MAC exclusively on everyone, so of course I went to the MAC store. Heaven...OMG...Heaven. The MAC gal recommended Lovedust and I was quasi-hooked. Then I was walking through Nordstrom one night and the super sweet MAC girl caught me eyeing the counter and that was IT. My name is Jessica and I'm a MAC addict.
Ruffage
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Just started wearing makeup three years ago, when I came to Canada. Had to learn to do makeup so I went online (God bless the internet!). Looked up tutorials and read reivews from makeupalley. Saw a lot of good reviews for MAC so I started purchasing from them... and now I can't stop. Damn them and their addictive limited edition items.
Just started wearing makeup three years ago, when I came to Canada. Had to learn to do makeup so I went online (God bless the internet!). Looked up tutorials and read reivews from makeupalley. Saw a lot of good reviews for MAC so I started purchasing from them... and now I can't stop. Damn them and their addictive limited edition items.
ellyd_hert
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This is my first post as well, so HI EVERYBODY!
I actually came across MAC in an airport in Ireland I think. I had heard about it but never been in a MAC store or to a MAC counter. I bought a lip gloss palette I think. Then for the next 4 or 5 years I used all kinds of different brands, most recently mineral makeup. One day, a few weeks ago I just got so sick of the mineral makeup (messy, not enough coverage, doesn't stay on that long, takes long to apply, lots of little jars everywhere etc.!) that I decided I would sell it all and switch to MAC. Now I am addicted! I thought my skin would react to the foundation, especially since I switched from the mineral makeup and am kinda oily and acne-prone, but my face looks flawless and I just look well put together. So happy with MAC!
I actually came across MAC in an airport in Ireland I think. I had heard about it but never been in a MAC store or to a MAC counter. I bought a lip gloss palette I think. Then for the next 4 or 5 years I used all kinds of different brands, most recently mineral makeup. One day, a few weeks ago I just got so sick of the mineral makeup (messy, not enough coverage, doesn't stay on that long, takes long to apply, lots of little jars everywhere etc.!) that I decided I would sell it all and switch to MAC. Now I am addicted! I thought my skin would react to the foundation, especially since I switched from the mineral makeup and am kinda oily and acne-prone, but my face looks flawless and I just look well put together. So happy with MAC!
Yanie
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I heard about MAC in fashion magazines but when I saw MAC counters, I was too shy to even just stop and watch the stuff. I thought MAC was only for the really big fashionista
But one day, I was reading some posts of a beauty and makeup forum and everybody was talking about how MAC was hot. So I decided to go to the Pro Store of my city and I became totally addict. I think I spent 400$ in 3 weeks 'cause I just can't stop going to the store and see all the beautiful colors! Now I'm totally sold to MAC and talk about it to all my friends!
But one day, I was reading some posts of a beauty and makeup forum and everybody was talking about how MAC was hot. So I decided to go to the Pro Store of my city and I became totally addict. I think I spent 400$ in 3 weeks 'cause I just can't stop going to the store and see all the beautiful colors! Now I'm totally sold to MAC and talk about it to all my friends!
PRETTYGIRL26
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I just walked into Bloomgindales in Aventura Mall, (in South Florida) looking to try a new foundation, and thus my love for MAC Cosmetics began.
gigglegirl
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I was introduced to MAC by my friend and former co-worker (hiya KimSwim!) who wore these awesome eyeshadows so I had asked what kind it was...then once I got the courage to go to the MAC counter, I picked out two e/s--Honey Lust and Stars 'N Rockets and I haven't looked back since--this addiction started with those two in June 07 and A LOT has followed since!!
chocolategoddes
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My friends always talked about MAC so I bought some and got addicted. The whole idea of MAC is awesome. The photographs, the vibe is so awesome. i was so attracted
rouquinne
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we had another thread like this earlier this fall:
http://specktra.net/f165/how-you-discovered-mac-80186/
http://specktra.net/f165/how-you-discovered-mac-80186/
makeupwhore54
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It was last Oct and i was searching for gel eyeliner. Blacktrack was my first mac product then I got hooked.
