MAC x Rihanna Collection Discussion (2013)

[maclovin baby]

I'm no one to judge her personal choices,and I do like her as an artist so that won't stop me from buying It's funny to see some people say they are skipping now only for them to have the largest hauls when it comes out,happens every time...

 

[OctoberViolet]

On facebook there are people tearing into MAC and Rihanna. I bet these miserable people will fight tooth and nail to get first dibs on everything.

It's funny to see some people say they are skipping now only for them to have the largest hauls when it comes out,happens every time...

 

[maclovin baby]

[COLOR=9900CC]:agree: On facebook there are people tearing into MAC and Rihanna. I bet these miserable people will fight tooth and nail to get first dibs on everything.[/COLOR]

Hopefully it doesn't get canceled. And she can't be worse than nicki minaj bc at least rihanna can sing I'm just sayin.....

 

[OctoberViolet]

It better not get canceled. I'd be so pissed.

And she can't be worse than nicki minaj bc at least rihanna can sing I'm just sayin.....

 

[mymacaddiction]

The packaging is really pretty, but I'll skip just because its her. I wouldn't support anything Chris Brown either. ;-)

 

[grewsgirl042406]

I can't wait to see the colors in this collection. I may get one or two things but not too many. I already want so many other things from other collections. I just got into makeup last year when I bought my first mac lipstick ladybug. I did not know they come out with so much stuff in a year.

 

[Spectacular]

I was just coming to post on this, haha, though I had a different source than the other two.

I don't like Rihanna and I'm kinda bummed MAC decided to team up with her, makes me wonder about their values as a company and whether they even have any anymore.

That being said the packaging looks adorable. I don't think I'll be buying anything from this collection on principle, but Ririwoo sounds interesting. Kinda played out on the reds though, MAC needs to take a step back with reds. Especially since you know they're just re-upping the Marilyn Collection which will probably be a ton more of reds.

 

[melissa20]

I'm super excited!!! i love RiRi and the packaging is cute. cant wait

 

[trayceeee]

I don't understand how you can say Mac is compromising their values? Rihanna didn't abuse anyone.. she was the victim. She decided to forgive someone and that's the end of that. Another poster said before that Marilyn Monroe wasn't quite a saint either.

Are we buying makeup based on its beauty, quality and use.... or are we buying it to 'support' the artist that promotes it. I'm pretty sure Rihanna is getting paid regardless..

And everyone that's saying they won't buy I can guarantee when swatches and reviews start coming out will purchase but just not post about it!

 

[trayceeee]

Needless to say.. these collections are where my Mac money is going this year..

 

[PeachTwist]

I'm iffy on this collection.

Sounds kinda neat, packaging is kinda neat. Colours may or may not float my boat.

Rihanna herself, her music is hit and miss with me. I know her lifestyle is none of our business and it gets put in the public eye regardless, but I can't help but not want to support this. It isn't just the Chris Brown thing, if she wants to forgive and be with him again - her choice, as much as most people would say she shouldn't. The one thing I DO really dislike is her constantly smoking pot and taking pictures of her doing so. What she does is fine in her private life, but she posts photos on twitter and instagram for young, impressionable kids to see. While some may not say she's a role model, she chose to have her career and regardless of wanting to be or not - that automatically makes her one in the eyes of younger kids. I know everyone has their own opinion on drugs, fair enough. I think that's another thing people will think of though when they see MAC collabing with her. It's not just Chris Brown, it's that she advocates the use of illegal (in most places) drugs. Just my 2 cents.

I'm not saying I'm going to skip, but it will have to REALLY blow me away to buy anything.

Sorry for the long-winded post.

 

[Spectacular]

I don't understand how you can say Mac is compromising their values? Rihanna didn't abuse anyone.. she was the victim. She decided to forgive someone and that's the end of that. Another poster said before that Marilyn Monroe wasn't quite a saint either.

Are we buying makeup based on its beauty, quality and use.... or are we buying it to 'support' the artist that promotes it. I'm pretty sure Rihanna is getting paid regardless..

Well of course she's getting paid. This isn't based on commission. I think its clear the company hopes for both sets of people to buy cosmetics. They hope they will get the people that buy strictly for color and quality, they also hope they get the people who will buy only because Rihanna is the woman behind this launch. If there wasn't good money to be made from both then either no company would do endorsements, or companies would do nothing but endorsements. There's a balance to be struck and you, just like I, are free to decide why you spend your money and on what.

As for Marilyn, you're right she wasn't a saint

but she has nostalgia and 50's press working in her favor. The press of today is very different, and for better or worse we know a LOT more about celebs than the cookie cutter answers their publicists would make them repeat. Imagine Marilyn with a Twitter account and tabloids? I think she'd be as loved as Monica Lewinsky.

 

[luvlydee]

Omg just noticed the 187 brush has pink hair! Omg i want it alllll

 

[latoyamo83]

I am a newbie and been on this site since before Archie's release. I am at work and I had to create a new account because they block facebook logins at my job. But I had to just to respond to all this negativity. The one particular reason I joined this site was because everyone was so positive and encouraging to one another.

For some of you to act like you live perfect lives and never make mistakes, nerves me. Rihanna is human and prone to flaws and mistakes, but it should never be judgement. Your daily lives are not put on display for everyone to see. When she signed her contract she signed it with Def Jam Records not "Role-Model" records. You are supposed to be your own inspiration and find power and spirit within yourself.

This collection will be epic for MAC and I believe it may even sell more than Marilyn (considering Rihanna's young fan base).

I am excited for her and all her accomplishments. My mother was abused all my childhood and so by no means do I support domestic violence but by no means do I judge the individuals involved, because I know people can change and their daily lives do not affect me personally.

If you choose not to buy the collection, blame it on your wallet and not her character. Her character is just that, "her character", it has nothing to do with you personally. Hopefully, some of you can get back to the encouraging things that really uplifts women and motivates them to be happy to scroll down through the posts.

Enjoy your day ladies and gents.

 

[Naynadine]

I don't understand how you can say Mac is compromising their values? Rihanna didn't abuse anyone.. she was the victim. She decided to forgive someone and that's the end of that. Another poster said before that Marilyn Monroe wasn't quite a saint either.

Are we buying makeup based on its beauty, quality and use.... or are we buying it to 'support' the artist that promotes it. I'm pretty sure Rihanna is getting paid regardless..

And everyone that's saying they won't buy I can guarantee when swatches and reviews start coming out will purchase but just not post about it!

That's kinda rude if you ask me.
I don't think anyone on here feels the need to state their opinion that they're not going to buy anything on principle and then turn around and still do it, but not post about it. That's ridiculous in my mind.

 

[latoyamo83]

And I will be buying everything, just to show my support for her.

 

[glittatrix]

I am excited to see what else there is! I hope there are some things that would look good on my nc20 skin. I feel like I could pull of that dark ls but it wouldn't be my everyday or once a week color heh. But the packaging is super cute. And I really don't care about her, I mean I don't mind her but to me this is about cute make up and packaging!

 

[ForeverJenn]

I'm so excited about this collaboration, my imagination is running wild with the possibilities!! This might be bigger than the MM collection, it seems to me like she'll choose great colors... I seriously can't wait!!

 

[itsladyred]

If the lippie she is wearing in the picture is Riri Woo then I am on

. I loveeeeee blackend reds !!! Any red is up my alley but that red is to die for ! And the packing is rose gold !

 

[MissTT]

I'm sure this collection will fly off the shelves...

Totally agree.