she_loves_it
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Ok so i have finally decided to splurge a little and start buying a few MAC things but i was wondering what are some basics that I should DEFINETLY buy?
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Heiaken
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My suggestions would be, Carbon e/s, Shroom (or a similar) e/s, Blacktrack f/l and Painterly p/p as an eyeshadow base.
One of the mineralize blushes, mineralize skinfinish in your shade and select cover up if you need a concealer and a foundation of your choice if you use foundation and then of course a lipglass is your choice (I like Dreamy and Oyster Girl).
Oh and definately a multiuse pigment like Vanilla!
and check this thread too:
http://specktra.net/f256/basic-must-have-mac-85804/
One of the mineralize blushes, mineralize skinfinish in your shade and select cover up if you need a concealer and a foundation of your choice if you use foundation and then of course a lipglass is your choice (I like Dreamy and Oyster Girl).
Oh and definately a multiuse pigment like Vanilla!
and check this thread too:
http://specktra.net/f256/basic-must-have-mac-85804/
Kiss and Makeup
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If you use mineral foundation I'd definitely recommend Fix +. I noticed a HUGE difference when I started using it, and it sort of makes me wonder how I functioned without it.
I love MAC cheek color. Blush doesn't stay on my face well, even with Fix +, and MAC stays the best.
I second the nomination of Vanilla pigment. I use it on my cheeks as highlighter, brow highlighter, over eyeshadow to lighten the color...I use it on a daily basis.
I'd also recommend a few eyeshadows. I'd speak with an MA about what colors would go best with your eye color/complexion. I'm NC 15/20 (read: pale) with dark hair and dark eyes, so I love darker colors. For every eye color I like Satin Taupe, Vanilla (it's different than the pigment), and Woodwinked. I like using Nehru (similar to Carbon) and Plumage (a deep turquoise/black) as eyeliner/outer V contrast. I also am in love with Sumptuous Olive, which is a gold/green. Depending on the light, it can look more green or gold.
I hope this helps. There are a lot of fantastic MAC products, and honestly, if you choose something different, it's not a bad choice
I love MAC cheek color. Blush doesn't stay on my face well, even with Fix +, and MAC stays the best.
I second the nomination of Vanilla pigment. I use it on my cheeks as highlighter, brow highlighter, over eyeshadow to lighten the color...I use it on a daily basis.
I'd also recommend a few eyeshadows. I'd speak with an MA about what colors would go best with your eye color/complexion. I'm NC 15/20 (read: pale) with dark hair and dark eyes, so I love darker colors. For every eye color I like Satin Taupe, Vanilla (it's different than the pigment), and Woodwinked. I like using Nehru (similar to Carbon) and Plumage (a deep turquoise/black) as eyeliner/outer V contrast. I also am in love with Sumptuous Olive, which is a gold/green. Depending on the light, it can look more green or gold.
I hope this helps. There are a lot of fantastic MAC products, and honestly, if you choose something different, it's not a bad choice
