How do you explain your MAC obsession??

[AdlersMommy22]

So... my mom confronts me tonight and says "im not putting you down but.. I dont understand how someone can like a brand of makeup SO much.. to where they sit and blog about it and chat on forum boards with people about it."

I found it realllly difficut to explain in words why i loved MAC so much- I tried showing her the CoC video, and the facecharts, the promo pics-- to show her that MAC is more of a cultural phenomenon than just a cosmetics line... but it's hard

So how do you explain WHY you're obsessed with MAC? Like what is it that draws you to the brand SO much that we literally-- and myself included-- sit on a WEBSITE for hours talking about the brand??? What do you say to people who dont understand your obsession???

 

[Simply Elegant]

I don't really feel like I have to give a really thorough explanation of why. It's as simple as saying it's a hobby you really enjoy. Everyone has their own hobbies so I guess you could use one of her's that you don't really like or understand so she has some perspective of why.

 

[AdlersMommy22]

I guess at times even I wonder why im soooo obsessed with MAC... I mean I know the obvious reasons- the LE, the black sleek packaging, the B2M, the QUALITY... but what makes me "obsessed" for lack of a better word? I mean- i know I have a really addictive personality- but really? In the end- it is JUST makeup.. and theres so many other things i could spend my money on(granted i always pay ALL my bills, have no credit card debt, and put at LEAST $300 back in my savings every month)-- but i WANT to buy the makeup with my extra cash! LOL! wtf???

 

[MacAddict_Sami]

I don't...LOL... Plain and simple, I studied hard in school, got a good job... I make sure all my bills are paid and that I have savings put away, therefore I can do what I damn please with my money...If I had to though, it's different than any other...I enjoy the new innovations that MAC always has...I enjoy the colours and the different array of products that they offer for women of all colours and ethnicities...With MAC, there is something for everyone...

 

[AdlersMommy22]

I completely agree ^^^^ .... i guess my question more-over wasn't meant to stir up a "should you explain to people" discussion-- but more like what the driving force is that makes us all LOVE mac so much... Like with baseball- i love baseball because it moves me, it reaches a part of my heart that nothing else does (except for my son).. aside from the games, keeping score, the hot dogs and sauza margaritas and trips to spring training, baseball reaches a part of me that just wakes me up.... My explanation of the underlying reasons of why i love the sport i guess is a lot more "acceptable" of an explanation than of why i love MAC..... considering over-all baseball has that kind of reaction that inspire poetry, books, and movies.. you know?

Agh i dont know- maybe im not making any sense?? Id love to say that make "reaches into my soul" as well butttttt... I dont know really if thats WHY I love it...

 

[sharkbytes]

*shrug* there's a lot of worse things that we could be spending our money on. I love MAC because there is an art to makeup, and having the best quality supplies allows me to explore my creativity and create some really amazing looks. For some reason, people think of makeup as a vanity, or a frivolity, when it's just as much an art form as sculpture or painting. Just because it makes us look pretty doesn't mean it isn't hard

 

[WhippedCrm]

for me, makeup is an art form. there is always more to learn. its a creative outlit. MAC is constantly coming up with more beautiful colors & concepts. they are always challenging & changing & creating. they revalutionalize the MUA world bc they are always on the edge.
by learning, reading, blogging, experimenting you are too

 

[MacAddict_Sami]

I know what you mean...LOL... I think I just went off on that tangent because of a comment made by one of my "big" bosses today... He made a comment along the lines of how I must have lots of make-up because everyday it looks different and maybe since I have so much disposable income I don't need my raise...What I do with my money is my business... So he can bite me... Anywho, back to the topic at hand, LOL... I love it because of the innovations and it's one of the few lines that doesn't cause skin concerns for me... Being a WOC it's really find products that match... and MAC just works sooooooo perfectly..

 

[Lapis]

generally it's only my friends that would comment on my makeup collection to which I can usually go "bite me" and they let it go, lol

My dh has said nothing about the growth of the size of my stash (nothing to quite a bit) and he pays for it so I figure if he doesn't say anything about it no one has a right to broach the topic

 

[Tracey1025]

My husband has no idea how much I have! I hide it

 

[gooblyglob]

Like some others who have replied here, I see make up as an art medium, coming here allows me to see how other artists use the medium and so on...

And like Tracey1025 above - I also hide most of it! Yes, I have too much to use up...but I do love the limited edition packaging way too much!

 

[Simply Elegant]

Well the short answer is that I just like it.

I like being creative and I like that it makes me look better than being plain and natural and that it's so easy to change a look with one different colour. Also I love being able to try new products and there's always something new, especially with MAC.

 

[Deirdre]

I don't have to. My husband says it's my hobby, and artistic expression, and it is no worse than buying 6 shades of grey oil paint to muck around on a canvas. He 'gets' what I get out of it. I love to express myself through makeup!

 

[OfficerJenny]

"Would you rather me be ugly?"

It's my hobby, potential career, and it's just fun. I don't need to justify it to anyone else.

 

[elmo1026]

I became addicted when i was 15. i say damn it blame the lipgloss that was my first gift was a lipgloss set. I feel like makeup is my accessory. Because i dont wear a lot of jewelry only my earrings and everything else to make my outfit pull together is my makeup.

 

[M.A.C. head.]

I don't *shrugs*

I'm not trying to be mean to you at all, but personally, I don't have to explain ANYTHING I do to ANYONE, unless I'm affecting them in some way.

Edited to add:

I read the other post about why I actually like MAC...and...IDK it's just HOT. I've always been into art, color, beauty, fashion and MAC is just IT. I blog and chat and dream about it because it sparks excitement and creativity. It's like little boy who collects Pokemon cards, he loves it, it engages him in something that he enjoys; so he talks about it with anyone who will listen, especially those who share his love for Pokemon! LOL

 

[emeraldjewels]

Quote:

Originally Posted by OfficerJenny It's my hobby, potential career, and it's just fun. I don't need to justify it to anyone else.

Exactly, I love it, it makes me happy and thats all that matters

 

[kittykit]

I don't need to explain why I love MAC. It's my hobby and I buy them with my own money.

I came home with 4 new e/s yesterday and the BF only said ... 'Again???'

I've more other more expensive hobbies like buying designer handbags and camera lenses...

 

[AdlersMommy22]

These are good answers girls, thanks! The other day I said to my dad "At least Im not spending my money on drugs!" he kind of looked at me said "okay then." and let it go.... haha

 

[GlossyAbby]

I don't explain it I just say I love mac....and leave it at that....