When are you disloyal to MAC and why?
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FrazzledOne
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MAC is my choice for eyeshadows,occasionally a lipstick, maybe a blush or two, mascara and that is about it. Their foundations do nothing for me, personally I think they are horrible, I go to Bobbi Brown for those. At least they sre the same parent company.
TM26
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I am crazy over MAC, but there are a few products I will splurge on once in awhile and go else where. I love NARS blushes. Imho, NARS has teh best blushes money can buy. I also like some of their lipglosses. I love Dior lipglosses and Diorshow backstage gloss. Reccently I purchased BE foundation and like it much better than MAC's. BE's eye glimmers are nice to. For the most part though I buy MAC
Sti43
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All my skincare, mascara, foundation, concealer, loose powder, and sometimes blushes.
I just cannot use MAC foundation, or concealer. They break me out. I have already found a skincare regimine that works great for me, so I don't need to change. I love LM products for foundation and powder. I do use MAC Studio Fix though. I love Cargo Blushes and NARS blushes so I use those as well. And MAC mascaras just suck, end of story.
I do use only MAC shadows, lipglosses, lipsticks, lipliners, eyeliner, MSFs, blushes, brow product, powder foundation, fix+, and brushes. So I think I'm pretty loyal.
I just cannot use MAC foundation, or concealer. They break me out. I have already found a skincare regimine that works great for me, so I don't need to change. I love LM products for foundation and powder. I do use MAC Studio Fix though. I love Cargo Blushes and NARS blushes so I use those as well. And MAC mascaras just suck, end of story.
I do use only MAC shadows, lipglosses, lipsticks, lipliners, eyeliner, MSFs, blushes, brow product, powder foundation, fix+, and brushes. So I think I'm pretty loyal.
YvetteJeannine
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I love MAC (or I wouldn't be on here..right?), but there are some things they don't do quite as well as others (as in every line...they all have their ups and downs)...I don't use their brow products, or their mascara, or ANY of their skincare line (I go Spa professional for SC).
I love Givency Eye Fly mascara. And even though I do like some of MAC's blushers, I think NARS makes a damn good product. I also like NARS' duo e/s, and the cream e/s.
MAC foundation...eh...I'm not truly impressed with their Select SPF (which is the only fluid foundation I've tried from them), although years ago I did try their ST or SF (not sure which one), and liked it...I think I was most impressed with the portability factor, as at that time ('98) products like that were just beginning to graze the market...
Anyway, babbling here
I think I'd like to try some of the BECCA foundations and powders...The only thing is that the Sephora near me doesn't carry them, and there are so many shades on the website, I don't know which would be the best!
Other than that, I think MAC has the best eyshadows hands down...and I like their always new collections...and Beauty Powders...uhhhh among my favorite things MAC releases!!
I love Givency Eye Fly mascara. And even though I do like some of MAC's blushers, I think NARS makes a damn good product. I also like NARS' duo e/s, and the cream e/s.
MAC foundation...eh...I'm not truly impressed with their Select SPF (which is the only fluid foundation I've tried from them), although years ago I did try their ST or SF (not sure which one), and liked it...I think I was most impressed with the portability factor, as at that time ('98) products like that were just beginning to graze the market...
Anyway, babbling here
Other than that, I think MAC has the best eyshadows hands down...and I like their always new collections...and Beauty Powders...uhhhh among my favorite things MAC releases!!
Jennybabes
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I love MAC, and I use a lot of MAC, but I also really love Guerlain foundation and finds that it suits my skin well. So I tend to be disloyal in that way.
MAC_Pixie04
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all the time, because i work for a company that views MAC as competition hehe.
but, i've never been a fan of MAC's skincare, mascaras, or foundations or concealers (as all of them broke me out!)
I've also never been fond of their fragrances, and I prefer NARS blush over MAC, and OPI nail polish over MAC.
but, i've never been a fan of MAC's skincare, mascaras, or foundations or concealers (as all of them broke me out!)
I've also never been fond of their fragrances, and I prefer NARS blush over MAC, and OPI nail polish over MAC.
sandsonik
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I'm mostly "loyal" to their eyeshadows - just rarely feel a need to check out other brands because Ithink Mac has the best selection and the best quality, though I've picked up some Milani or WnW based on MUA raves. Also since I keep my eyeshadows in palettes it's just easier to stick to mostly one brand. I'm fairly loyal to their lipsticks and lig glosses too, but I would buy something else that appealed to me without hesitation.
Not loyal at all on skincare or mascara. And surprisingly enough, I somehow have NO Mac blushes - somehow they just never called to me when I saw them at the counter.
Not loyal at all on skincare or mascara. And surprisingly enough, I somehow have NO Mac blushes - somehow they just never called to me when I saw them at the counter.
redhead2000
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Exactly. I can't wear MAC foundation--they don't make a color light enough for me, so I don't feel guilty when I buy from another brand. If my face isn't 100% MAC, that's ok.
Originally Posted by Star
I don't think there's any "disloyalty" issue, I pay my hard-earned $ for the best product available to me or that I can afford at any particular time. When MAC fails (and yes, they DO) ... they don't get my $. I don't have blinders on, I don't think MAC products or MAC the company are perfect (all this LE this LE that crap is starting to really bug me big time; also, MAC is a Canadian company, born and bred. Yet they almost always have free shipping for orders over $75 in the USA, but Canadians must ALWAYS pay shipping.) I buy a lot of Clinique. Some Clinique sucks and I don't feel bad about thinking it does, and I've even told them so
I wish brands like Bobbi Brown, Nars, Stila, Armani, etc. were more easily accessible in Canada because I have a feeling I would buy a LOT of them! If a product isn't up to snuff, it really doesn't matter whose logo is on the package or how "cute" it may look, it still sucks. I think what you need to keep in mind is if you are using lipstick that doesn't look good on you but you are using it anyway because it's "MAC" ... you are still wearing lipstick that doesn't look good on you, yanno? Try not to get too carried away with this "brand loyalty" stuff because ... are THEY loyal to you? When they just raised the prices again? When they let everyone go apeshit over Luella knowing full well it was going to be sold on the website in a matter of days?? MAC is just a part of the big Estee Lauder conglomerate, just like Clinique is (for example). They are there to rake in millions of dollars for the company, and you work hard for those dollars, so spend them wisely
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Exactly. I can't wear MAC foundation--they don't make a color light enough for me, so I don't feel guilty when I buy from another brand. If my face isn't 100% MAC, that's ok.
contrabassoon
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Okay, so MAC has the perfect packaging. Sophisticated, modern, compact, classic. That doesn't mean it's the perfect make up line!
Come on, girl!! Wake up!! Although MAC has some very nice products, not everything they have is gold. Some products you can get from other make up lines for the same or sometimes better quality.
Personally I think the foundation isn't that good. Good coverage, but it sucks for pictures. It doesn't look as natural as other foundations.
And this whole "loyalty" that people think they have towards MAC, what's up with that?? It shouldn't be a about the brand, it should be about how the make up looks, how you feel about yourself, and the quality.
Kevyn Aucoin would be rolling on his grave if he saw this post.
Come on, girl!! Wake up!! Although MAC has some very nice products, not everything they have is gold. Some products you can get from other make up lines for the same or sometimes better quality.
Personally I think the foundation isn't that good. Good coverage, but it sucks for pictures. It doesn't look as natural as other foundations.
And this whole "loyalty" that people think they have towards MAC, what's up with that?? It shouldn't be a about the brand, it should be about how the make up looks, how you feel about yourself, and the quality.
Kevyn Aucoin would be rolling on his grave if he saw this post.
Cosmopolitics
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Oh, I cheat on MAC with Urban Decay all the time. And NARS. AND Make Up Forever. Boy, I'm such a makeup tramp!
summer6310
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I love high SPF(25+) liquid foundation from Revlon, I'd tried MAC foundation and it didn't impress me much. NARS has some great blushes(the only blushes I will buy are NARS & MAC) Also there are some decent d/s mascara work better than MAC's... other than that, I am a big fan of MAC, crazy about their creative color selections. I am addicted to what's really good there.
m4dswine
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I have just bought Benefit Bad Gal Mascara, because my MAC one has died and I can't get to a counter for another month.
The only other thing I have which is non MAC is my eyebrow gel, and tbh, I'm not paying more than £2 for something to set my eyebrows in shape, so a cheap clear mascara is perfect for me.
Since Chanel disconned the palest shade in their powder foundation a few years ago its been a struggle to find foundation with the right colour and texture. I think i have finally found it in Select, which I grow more impressed with by the day.
I don't use MAC skincare, but I don't see that as disloyalty. MAC are a cosmetics company first and foremost, not a skincare company. I only use natural skincare anyway, so that does rule MAC out for me.
Its not bad though. I love MAC, I think its by far the best brand out there for what I want, which is strong, no holds barred colours with high colour pay off and longevity. I think if you are into more neutral colours then there are more options available.
I think I have got everything I need from MAC though, unless new pigments and colours come out that appeal to me. I have a good set of purples, a great set of greens, some neutrals and a silver/grey/black collection. I have lippies to meet every situation, and most of them I have got B2M.
The only other thing I have which is non MAC is my eyebrow gel, and tbh, I'm not paying more than £2 for something to set my eyebrows in shape, so a cheap clear mascara is perfect for me.
Since Chanel disconned the palest shade in their powder foundation a few years ago its been a struggle to find foundation with the right colour and texture. I think i have finally found it in Select, which I grow more impressed with by the day.
I don't use MAC skincare, but I don't see that as disloyalty. MAC are a cosmetics company first and foremost, not a skincare company. I only use natural skincare anyway, so that does rule MAC out for me.
Its not bad though. I love MAC, I think its by far the best brand out there for what I want, which is strong, no holds barred colours with high colour pay off and longevity. I think if you are into more neutral colours then there are more options available.
I think I have got everything I need from MAC though, unless new pigments and colours come out that appeal to me. I have a good set of purples, a great set of greens, some neutrals and a silver/grey/black collection. I have lippies to meet every situation, and most of them I have got B2M.
bebs
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I found that I love mac pigments more then their eyeshadows and sold all those off or just used them up.. I have a love hate realtionship with the msf's but the natural ones I love with all my heart other then that... I got to go back to mac for lipsticks and lipglass cause no body has all macs colours
and mac for brushes
if I want natural I go to stila for brown mascara and eyeshadows.. not much more and so much more product, it is the best imo
for black mascara its dior show all the way..
and basics for my face are benefit they make the best quick fixes and dude they just rock my world
ud .. for eyeliner with macs carbon over it.. the best it stays on all day and have gone surfing with it on and it only sumdges a little bit once its set
nars for blush, cream eyeshadows battle for a place in my heart over macs paints. and nars has the best hands down lipliners
and cargo's beach blushes are to die for.
some of WnW is really good, surprise. I'm a big make up whore now I guess... oh well better then just getting one brand and not getting the best for my money.
and mac for brushes
if I want natural I go to stila for brown mascara and eyeshadows.. not much more and so much more product, it is the best imo
for black mascara its dior show all the way..
and basics for my face are benefit they make the best quick fixes and dude they just rock my world
ud .. for eyeliner with macs carbon over it.. the best it stays on all day and have gone surfing with it on and it only sumdges a little bit once its set
nars for blush, cream eyeshadows battle for a place in my heart over macs paints. and nars has the best hands down lipliners
and cargo's beach blushes are to die for.
some of WnW is really good, surprise. I'm a big make up whore now I guess... oh well better then just getting one brand and not getting the best for my money.
