MAC - Holiday 09: Magic, Mirth, Mischief (Colour Collection) Discussion

dreamer246

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Oh ladies, I'm so sad and disappointed! I visited a counter today (not my regular one since my MA is on leave at the moment), and had planned to buy Mayhem e/s along with SDN blush after much deliberation, and also to B2M for 2 lippies that manage to catch my eye.

When I got there, I noticed that SDN was not on the display set, which meant that it had probably sold out.
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Two lippies, Surprise Me and Total Wow! had caught my eye previously, so I decided to try them on. After the raves I had high hopes for Surprise Me, but I was so fucking disappointed cause it didn't show up on my lips at all.
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Total Wow! was really pretty though, and after much consideration I finally (happily) decided to get it, so I told the MA to get it for me..... who then later came back to tell me that they were already out of the color.
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Boo! They should've pasted the "sold out" sticker on it and not give me false hope, I was honestly really excited to B2M for it after I had made up my mind.

I did look around at their lippie selection there, and so many lippies were missing, it was so disappointing. I did try on CB 96, which I thought was nice but not unique enough to own. So I brought all 12 empties back with me at the end of the day. Boo!
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I also had bad service from the MA, who kept sitting at the counter and refused to help me out unless I personally approached her. When I told her I wanted to try on Mayhem e/s, she just left it on the counter together with the sanitized lippies. I had to personally tell her again that I wished to try it on, after which she looked at me impatiently and asked if I needed a brush. Like DUH, how else am I supposed to put it on? With my fingers?????
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I miss my MA so much, I always get the best service from her. If I asked to try on any product, she will help to apply it on my face (feels like I'm getting a free mini makeover sometimes).
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Sorry I'm ranting, but this was probably one of the WORST experiences I've ever experienced at a MAC counter. So disappointing, especially since I had expected to go home with a few new goodies, but I only brought Mayhem home with me. So much for my much needed retail therapy. Grrr.
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On a positive note, I think Mayhem is really pretty though, many thanks to Princess Livia's awesome swatch, which had prompted me to check it out in person.
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Hypathya

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Mmm Winnie! I'm so sad you had such a bad experience, such a bad service!
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On the bright side, you kept your wallet almost intact and ready for future irresistible items and with your empties to redeem with more appealing shades!
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And yes, Mayhem is such a beauty! I just couldn't resist it!!
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I was largely talked myself to stick to only one MES (the glittery crescent is not that bad, but it's not appealing), Blue Sorcery, (because i just can't resist teals) but when I finally got the counter and swatched and foiled them all, I just couldn't leave without Mayhem and Midnight Madness!!
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It's funny, I had the reverse experience yesterday. I usually go to Pro Store 15 minutes away from home and the whole week didn't make time to go. So yesterday I was out in a different part of the city (not that far from home) and somehow strange and mystical forces drove to a Mac counter where I buy some things from time to time.
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I received the best service, there was no body else but me (and my impatience hubby) and I got to try everything. They weren't sold out any item, so I was so happy to see it all and make my choices.
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The Pro Store is always with so many costumers that you must be patience and serve yourself. The MAs are usually great, but they're just too busy.
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LMD84

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well that sucks that you didn't get very good service winnie! i guess it makaes you value your usual ma much more though!
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did you not even like the look of utter fun? or too similar to something you already have?
 

dreamer246

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^^ Kinda similar to Lustering, which I already own. Anyhow since I started working (or rather, interning), I don't get to put such loud lipstick colors on anymore, so I didn't see a point in getting something that I won't use too often.
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Btw I read a review on MUA saying that Blood Red is the more pigmented version of Total Wow!, is this true? I wanted to compare them both yesterday, but the counter was out of Blood Red.
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dreamer246

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Originally Posted by Hypathya
Mmm Winnie! I'm so sad you had such a bad experience, such a bad service!
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On the bright side, you kept your wallet almost intact and ready for future irresistible items and with your empties to redeem with more appealing shades!
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And yes, Mayhem is such a beauty! I just couldn't resist it!!
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I was largely talked myself to stick to only one MES (the glittery crescent is not that bad, but it's not appealing), Blue Sorcery, (because i just can't resist teals) but when I finally got the counter and swatched and foiled them all, I just couldn't leave without Mayhem and Midnight Madness!!
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It's funny, I had the reverse experience yesterday. I usually go to Pro Store 15 minutes away from home and the whole week didn't make time to go. So yesterday I was out in a different part of the city (not that far from home) and somehow strange and mystical forces drove to a Mac counter where I buy some things from time to time.
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I received the best service, there was no body else but me (and my impatience hubby) and I got to try everything. They weren't sold out any item, so I was so happy to see it all and make my choices.
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The Pro Store is always with so many costumers that you must be patience and serve yourself. The MAs are usually great, but they're just too busy.
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It sure is! I'm wearing only Mayhem on my lids now. It's kinda netural but adds a nice touch of color (and sparkles) to my lids.
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I'm decked out in full bronzy goodness today, with Cheeky Bronze on my cheeks, Charismatic lippie on my lips, and well Mercenary nail lacquer on my toe nails.
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They're some of my most favorite products ever.
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The reason why I'm dressed slightly better today is because I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon.
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Anyhow, I absolutely heart Charismatic lipstick! Go check it out if you haven't already. I don't know how to desribe the color, but it just looks freaking awesome on the lips (don't be deceived by how it looks in the tube).
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jen77

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Picked up Under My Spell mineralize shadow today. I love it!!!

The MA used the lighter purply color on the lid with Nocturnelle on the outer corner to darken it up a little, and patted a little bit of the glittery gold shade over the lid, it gave it a cool effect and then lined under my eyes with it.
 

jungleland

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Originally Posted by dreamer246
It sure is! I'm wearing only Mayhem on my lids now. It's kinda netural but adds a nice touch of color (and sparkles) to my lids.
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I'm decked out in full bronzy goodness today, with Cheeky Bronze on my cheeks, Charismatic lippie on my lips, and well Mercenary nail lacquer on my toe nails.
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They're some of my most favorite products ever.
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The reason why I'm dressed slightly better today is because I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon.
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Anyhow, I absolutely heart Charismatic lipstick! Go check it out if you haven't already. I don't know how to desribe the color, but it just looks freaking awesome on the lips (don't be deceived by how it looks in the tube).
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I'm sorry you had such a bad experience.
At which counter happened?
I've noticed that the service level dropped at all mac counters.
The nicest one are the free lancer now!!
And generally the guys are nicer than the girls... but not always, of course.

I think you should be able to find SDN and the lippie in other counters.
I'm officialy in a no buy period, excetp for staples, so I'm skipping all the products I was unsure of, like the eye palette and the lipgloss sets!

Is Charismatic perm? I've got curios now and I have enough empties to B2M for 2 lippies!
Oh, and good luck with the cute surgeon
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GlamQueen21

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Winnie, I am really sorry that you had a bad experience at your MAC counter. I wish that MUA would have better customer service and not just be rude to you like that. Hopefully that your favorite MUA will be back soon!
 

DILLIGAF

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I picked up Midnight Madness MES today as a bday gift to myself. I love the color but that chunky glittery gold mess on the side I could have truely done without.
 

dreamer246

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Originally Posted by jungleland
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience.
At which counter happened?
I've noticed that the service level dropped at all mac counters.
The nicest one are the free lancer now!!
And generally the guys are nicer than the girls... but not always, of course.

I think you should be able to find SDN and the lippie in other counters.
I'm officialy in a no buy period, excetp for staples, so I'm skipping all the products I was unsure of, like the eye palette and the lipgloss sets!

Is Charismatic perm? I've got curios now and I have enough empties to B2M for 2 lippies!
Oh, and good luck with the cute surgeon
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Awww Katia!
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It happened at the Robinsons counter... What a pity, I doubt I'll be frequenting that counter anymore from now onwards. And how do you know who are the free lancers?

Yeah I managed to get my MA (who is still on leave) to reserve SDN and Total Wow! for me. How sweet, she's the best!
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All the best for your no-buy!
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Charismatic is perm, yes, but not available in Singapore. Boo! It is so gorgeous though, and that's coming from someone who owns way too many lippies.
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I doubt my surgeon will even take notice of me, but oh well...
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Winnie, I am really sorry that you had a bad experience at your MAC counter. I wish that MUA would have better customer service and not just be rude to you like that. Hopefully that your favorite MUA will be back soon!

Yeah, she will be back tomorrow! And I can still contact her via sms when she's on leave.
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LMD84

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Originally Posted by dreamer246
^^ Kinda similar to Lustering, which I already own. Anyhow since I started working (or rather, interning), I don't get to put such loud lipstick colors on anymore, so I didn't see a point in getting something that I won't use too often.
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ah! i see your point! i don't tend to wear bold lip colours to work much either. not because i can't... but because i like saving them for nights out!
 

dreamer246

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Winnie, how were things with your cute surgeon?

It went nowhere, as I had expected! He's too old for me anyway (he looks like he's in his forties, and I'm only 22), and I don't even know if he's already married.
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But he's so charismatic and charming, and has received much recognition in his field of work. I guess I just have lots of admiration for him and his work.
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He seems like an incredibly smart person, I wish I have the guts to ask him out for a coffee and chat (no skewed intentions here).
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ah! i see your point! i don't tend to wear bold lip colours to work much either. not because i can't... but because i like saving them for nights out!

I don't get to do night makeup much, because I hardly go out at night.
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How boring; night makeup is always the most fun.
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dreamer246

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Oh, and I did manage to haul some goodies today!
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Lucky Number n/l
Total Wow! lippie (B2M)
Superdupernatural blush
Black Knight lippie (B2M)

...they all came home with me.
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I'm thinking if I should go back for Midnight Madness, then I would have 5/6 of the the MES, then my OCD self would tell me to grab Under Your Spell as well to even it out.
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I also saw the pigment and l/g sets, I wonder if I should get one of them too, but I really should resist.
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Oh, I also realized (while fooling around with the lippies), that Morange + Russian Red is a pretty close dupe of Lady Danger.
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dreamer246

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It is part 2 of my haul, actually.
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So now I've got (from the color story):

She-Zam d/g
Total Wow! l/s
Superdupernatural blush
Blue Sorcery e/s
It's A Miracle e/s
Devil May Care e/s
Mayhem e/s
$$$$$ Yes n/l
Lucky Number n/l

I also have the Sorceress palette from the holiday collection.
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So much for my restricted-buy.
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Hypathya

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It seems to me you're fully recovered!!!
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Those sound like great hauls!!! Are you sure you were in a restricted buy??? I hope you get to enjoy all your goodies!!!
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Too bad with your surgeon!!!
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It sounds like he is old for you, but hey, if you're 22, you're not in a hurry. I bet there's out there a cute, great and talented surgeon-to-be that is completely predestined for you!!
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Anyway, it would have been great if he gave you a nice cute look!! But maybe he's too professional for that.
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Miss QQ

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Originally Posted by dreamer246
It is part 2 of my haul, actually.
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So now I've got (from the color story):

She-Zam d/g
Total Wow! l/s
Superdupernatural blush
Blue Sorcery e/s
It's A Miracle e/s
Devil May Care e/s
Mayhem e/s
$$$$$ Yes n/l
Lucky Number n/l

I also have the Sorceress palette from the holiday collection.
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So much for my restricted-buy.
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Great haul, Winnie! You have so many items to enjoy!

I didn't get anything from MAC holiday this year!
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BunnyBunnyBunny

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I haven't touched any of my gratis once since I got it. I'm just not feeling this collection at all. I even bought Blue Sorcery and I haven't even opened it! My Smoky and Pink cheek palettes however have been used HEAVILY since I got them!
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dreamer246

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Originally Posted by Hypathya
It seems to me you're fully recovered!!!
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Those sound like great hauls!!! Are you sure you were in a restricted buy??? I hope you get to enjoy all your goodies!!!
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Too bad with your surgeon!!!
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It sounds like he is old for you, but hey, if you're 22, you're not in a hurry. I bet there's out there a cute, great and talented surgeon-to-be that is completely predestined for you!!
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Anyway, it would have been great if he gave you a nice cute look!! But maybe he's too professional for that.
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Yes I've fully recovered, thanks for asking.
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Yes, sadly I'm on a restricted buy but it got out of hand. What a bad girl I am.
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Yeah he's way too professional for that, but he did joke with me a little bit and he gave me a couple of nice smiles.
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I get to see him again in 2 months' time, cause I need to have my blood checked again, to see if the abnormal reading has fallen or risen.
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