What's so wrong with being an exclusive MAC whore?

[makeba]

my collection is about 98% mac for sure but thats becuz i found a line i really enjoy. i like mac because you have so many new collections that are released with some repromotes and a lot of new products that i enjoy. every 2 - 3 months you can expect a new collection from mac whereas others i have not seen do this like mac does. i could be wrong but hey!
i do think its good to explore other options though because i have found that i am more fond of MUFE matte foundation over MAC studio fix since my skin type is changing to more oily than combination skin.

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by RedRibbon Nothing wrong it with at all I'm a Molton Brown whore when it comes to showergels/soaps and that's all I will ever use in the bathroom as they work the best for me. If the whole range of products work for you, carry on using them!

Molton Brown stuff is awesome!

my mum visits me 2-3 times a year and she always brings me a massive bag full of Molton Brown goodies - i love the shower gels and the body lotions

 

[concertina]

I try not to be one-dimensional, least of all in my make-up.

 

[MAC_Whore]

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Originally Posted by concertina I try not to be one-dimensional, least of all in my make-up.

Hey, my best friend is a stick figure and I found that remark highly offensive.

 

[Mabelle]

you'll just end up missing out on lots of great products.
I do love mac, and about 90% of my collection is MAC. That being said, if i never looked elsewhere i would never had used UDPP and gotten a ton of my shadows to work (that dont work with mac bases). Or i wouldnt be able to wear foundation, as mac doesnt have my colour and im allergic to it. I wouldnt be able to use primer. I wouldnt have an eyebrow powder. I would be buying crappy mascara. I would never have discovered my fav. blush or lip gloss.

I mean, i guess if you dont branch out ever yo dont know what your missing... so you cant be upset. But why miss out??

 

[LMD84]

ooohh! udpp! another amazing find which isn't mac!

 

[newlymaclover]

I think the theory is more for people that are all "I only like/will only use MAC" without having tried anything else.....much the same as a child will say "I hate tomato" without ever having tried it.

Personally, I think it is about finding what works best for YOU. I would never be entirely MAC exclusive as I know there are other particular products out there that suit me much better (eg Estee Lauder foundation), but, if you have tried other products and still find MAC is the best for you in that specific product, then I see no issue with being MAC exclusive.

I am MAC exclusive when it comes to eyeshadow because I know the colours, I know how to work them, I know they're not going to crease any time soon, etc etc.

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

I'm a MAC Whore I'll admit it if you look in my traincase all my make up is MAC. I love it not just the brand but the quality the collections the different colors and shades. I dont use MAC for skincare I do use clinique for that.

 

[Mochahantas]

Thank you all so much for replying!

 

[User27]

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[VanillaGorilla]

I think it's totally up to the person;
what you like is a part of your individuality; which is what makes you you

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I think it's silly for people to say
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'should step outside the box and try other things.'
because if you don't want to it's your choice and has nothing to do with anyone else but yourself.

 

[emmemma]

it's a personal preference therefore there's nothing wrong with it. but personally i think that there are sooooo many great products that mac doesn't have, to me i just don't wanna miss out.

 

[Lyssah]

In my personal experience, I have found that if I stray from MAC it always bites me on the ass (putting it bluntly). The only time staying from MAC has payed off for me was my YSL lipsticks (& foundation), - they are good, but I still perfer MAC lipsticks... No matter how many brands I try - I always come back to MAC.

Their products are cheap for what they are, good qualilty and have a wide range.

I don't think there is anything wrong with being MAC exclusive.. when you think about it, lots of people are exclusive to brands (cars, appliances, electronics, clothing, shoes etc..).

Enjoy what makes you happpy and don't worry about what other people are doing/thinking.

 

[MacGoddess21]

People are nosey and judgemental. Frankly, why should what one person wants be any business to the next person? (unless you're being a friend to someone who clearly needs "help"

) Obviously I'm saying this in relation to makeup, fashion, etc....

 

[kippeydale]

I used to be a BA at Lancome and still have good friends who work there plus the surrounding cosmetic counters. As a result, I have tons of Lancome and Estee Lauder, so for me, my new obsession with MAC IS stepping outside the box!

 

[anita22]

I've been a fairly devoted MAC fan for over 10 years now. I definitely went through a phase at one point of just loving everything MAC and having long wishlists all the time... Nowadays, I feel like I've "picked through" most of the permanent range. Although I do get excited when new products or collections come out, I'm more "I can take it or leave it" than I used to, simply because I have so much MAC that I hardly touch.

So in the last year I've been branching out, and I have to say I'm enjoying discovering new things. I've been using MAC so long it's like I almost forgot that there are lots of other great products out there! I'm currently obsessed with Chanel and Inglot.

Everyone's different, but to me MAC is like an old friend that I can come back to any time and it feels good and familiar, even if I've been away for a while

 

[Almost black.]

I never was one-brand person and I don't think I'll ever be. I really like to try pretty much everything.

I must admit that I don't actually understand why would someone prefer just one brand (because there are so many other interesting brands and would be a shame not to try them, lol), but we all make our own choices and I would never judge someone just because of that.

Although, I see the good side of it - you're always focused only on that brand so you don't have to spend extra money to try other stuff.

 

[Leven]

It personally doesnt bother be when people are big MAC fans and have a collection consisting of mainly MAC. Do i think MAC is at such a level that it should take up most of the space in my collection? No i dont, but i respect you if thats your prefrence.

The only thing that bothers me, is when a so called "MAC Whore" is unwilling to admit when MAC has done a crappy collection, or come out with so-so products. Because lets face it, they do. But EVERY brand does that, so dont get upset.

 

[Shadowy Lady]

well, for my personal needs and budget, MAC is still the best overall brand. I enjoy their products and their pricing. I buy almost exclusively their lipsticks, lipglosses, pigments and eyeshadows. I would say especially their brushes, lipsticks and lipglosses are the best I've tried.

However, I don't think they're the best at every single product. I go to Makeup for Ever for foundation, powder and bright matte eyeshadows, Nars for blushes (though I also use MAC), Too Faced for Bbronzer, Urban Decay and Lise Watier for eyeliners and OPI, CHG, Misa and Color Club for nailpolishes

 

[beautiijunkii]

Nothing's wrong with being an exclusive MAC whore. I've been a MAC snob for years now and I don't think there is a cure for me. I have started to try other things and like some other brands like MUFE and NARS for I love MAC and my loyalty is to the MAC brand, hands down. People shouldn't be annoyed at this, it's your prerogative and pocketbook, after all. So what if you don't want to try other brands. If you miss out, you miss out, it's not their problem. Do what you want.

I love not only the quality, but the color selection, the packaging - just everything about the brand. They are incredibly innovative and continuously produce awesome, cutting-edge products that are useful and totally relevant to the cosmetic industry. Furthermore, they are on the lower end of the high-end cosmetics price scale. MAC just sets themselves apart from the pack and they are and will continue to be the industry leader when it comes to cosmetics. They just have all the right ingredients.