MAC things you hate or don't like

[Ithica]

I have to say their mascaras... I was so disapointed. I thought at first mine was dodgey (wtf mac mascars should be amazing,right?) so I sent it back and got another one... Oh... yay.

 

[liv]

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Originally Posted by lsperry And the print rubs off the brushes, too. I always forget to put clear nail-polish on them and the next thing I know, the number has rubbed off the brush and there's no way to fix it....Bah! Humbug!!

This happened to my 187, I'm kind of sad because it doesn't look as pretty anymore. I didn't know about the nail polish tip until I read it on here, and I went to do it and it was too late.

I'm not into any of the eyeliners (I like Revlon Colorstay when I actually wear liner), the mascaras smear and flake something awful, I got a makeover and by the time I got back in my car to leave I had raccoon eyes. Also, the Paint tubes ooze way too much, I'm so glad they came out with the Paint Pots.

 

[geeko]

Shadesticks.
I find them too drying...even though i try warmin it up on my fingers by rubbin it. It still creases on my non oily lids. ZZZZ..

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by hawaiian_mele Either that or they really need more Pro locations. I live in D.C. and we have a great theatre district here but the nearest Pro location is in NY. >.<

I would be happy if they at least had more counters...my nearest freestanding store or counter is 1.5 hours away!

I thought I had read awhile back that non-pros would eventually be able to purchase pro products online, but I guess maybe that was dropped? I do call to purchase pro products from time to time, but it would really be nice to be able to purchase them online *and* use the Free Shipping codes....

 

[mindlessgapgirl]

i agree with everyone on the mascara issue - my lashes looked horrible and spikey and just...gross!

i also had a problem with studio fix fluid - im normally nw15, and for some reason this one was way too dark for me!

lastly, liquidlast liners. i dont know if it was the brush or the texture that was the problem...but it was impossible to put on without getting it all over my lashes!

 

[Ambi]

The eyeshadows that have that weird chunky, inconsistent glitter, like Trax. (I'd love Trax but I've sold both of mine 'cause I couldn't stand the ugly golden glitter).

Also, the vanilla smell of the lipstuff makes me feel sick, why do they have to reek so bad.

 

[karinaf]

-mascara
-liquid foundation
-bitchy MAs

 

[liv]

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Originally Posted by mindlessgapgirl i also had a problem with studio fix fluid - im normally nw15, and for some reason this one was way too dark for me! !

I'm an NW15, too, and this was way too dark for me too. I even had a MA try it, and she told me that whole line runs dark. I was so disappointed, as I really think I would have liked it. I want MAC to make NW/NC 5/10 shades!

 

[stjarna]

I dont like their liquid foundations..they dont go on me with enough coverage that i like. I also dont like their concealers and fragrances either!

 

[purrtykitty]

I also wish there were more Pro stores, or at least the ability to order online.

Not particularly pleased with lustre e/s, but that probably won't stop me from going, "Oooh, pretty color. Must.have.now!!"

 

[genduk26]

1. All of their mascaras
2. All of their foundations & powders
3. All of their lip products

 

[athena123]

Foundations
Primers
The fact that they don't provide ingredients on their website

But their eyeshadows and lipsticks sure are purty!

 

[GalleyGirl]

I wish they had website sales, the same way Stila does. Not everyone has a CCO by them

It makes me so mad when I hear people who found all these great CCO buys and I'd have to driver major far to go.

 

[Susanne]

The only MAC product that couldn't convince me was Prep+Prime Eyes. In my opinion "f.y...eye" by Benefit Cosmetics is much better!

 

[Kuuipo]

Pigments....messy and way to sparkley for me.....hyperreal foundation-too sparkly and surreal and shiny.....not enough really rich matte shadows in neutral shades.......

I love the shades the matte and amplified creme lipsticks come in-but they seem to melt at room temperature and fall out of their bullets....I wish the lipsticks were sturdier and came in thicker formulations. I have the same problem with Estee Lauder lipstick, Vicent Longo lipstick, -but I never had a NARS lipstick melt. Lancome doesn't melt as easily ....

 

[nai]

I tried all the mascaras - so far none of em r good. i'm just using them until they run out so i at least use up what i paid for. concealers - their concealers just provide the coverage i need on blemishes. i find boi-ing by benefit is good (if you like ur concealers on the thicker/creamier side) FADE eyeshadow is the only color i regret purchasing...so bleh

 

[marinasmith]

I have the Rich Lash mascara and it's very... blah. Nothing special about it AND it makes my eyes itch.

 

[Meryl]

All the lustre eyeshadows.

The cleansers such as Creamwash and Green Gel aren't that good. MAC could do a lot better with them.

 

[tripwirechick]

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Originally Posted by Meryl The cleansers such as Creamwash and Green Gel aren't that good. MAC could do a lot better with them.

I like the green gel cleanser! It's perfect for me, and a bottle lasts me almost a year!

But that's just me.
I like lustre eyeshadows, too. All you need is a little Fix+ to stop the glitter fall-out and get a decent colour payoff.

 

[c00ki312]

their mascaras. esp zoomlash which is terrible. and i hate all their lustre formula e/s even if the colours r gorgeous, never trust the swatch on your hand when you're in store.