Who else thinks MAC is being a tad ridiculous?

[MACForME]

Here is what I don't understand.... Dress Camp had a nice combination, it was relatively unique, on the grand scheme of things, it was sold out in no time flat. Many people really would have gotten use out it.. but no.. Then, they are releasing all these other collections which yet again ring of familiarity..Oh look another GREEN with gold pearl! Oh, wait ANOTHER taupe, another beige.. what? ANOTHER BLUE WITH PEARL?? COME ON!!! THey are making way too many collections that have colors that are just too close to ones from other collections! Even the blue pigment from NN was a little familiar and yet, another blue collection ala Blue Storm.. In the meantime, colors like cocoa beach, or maybe pleasureflush seem to be nowhere..

 

[M.A.C. head.]

You know there's something wrong when "people like us" are a bit up in arms about it. It really is too much, too fast.

I sort of feel like my wallet has been violated LOLOLOL

 

[mizuki~]

I feel like I haven't bought a perm. product in ages thanks to all these pretty limited edition stuff. What other cosmetics brand has this many limited edition stuff???

 

[frankenstain]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Ok, here is my take on the whole thing... Look at 2007 - From May til August there were 12 collections. Hybrid Theory: May Moon Bathe: May Sunstrip: May Tendertones: May C-Shock: June Novel Twist: July Rushmetal: July Flashtronic: July Painterly: August In 3D: August Smoke Signals: August Blue Storm: August Now for 2008. 14 collections. Naughty Nauticals: May Dazzleglass: May Skinsheen: May Neo Sci-Fi: May Solar Field: May Future Earth: May Tendertones: May Summer Trend Bags: May Cool Heat: June Colour Forms: July New View: July Sonic Chic: July Starflash: August Overrich: August/September This year there are only 2 more collections. Personally, I don't count the summer bags as a "collection". You could group the MSF duos and MSF blushes into one collection really. It's not too unlike last year. I think everyone is felling so overwhelmed (myself included) because instead of learning about these collections every few weeks, we have been given into on all of them in the last 48 hours. Normally, we hear about 1-2 at a time and we gush over them for a few weeks, and then info on 1-2 more collections is leaked. I do agree that it is alot, but I think alot of it is because it is so much so fast. I personally like to know what is coming, and I don't mind learning about it early. I can budget and be more choosy. Just my 2 cents!

What about Fafi and Heatherette and Beauty Powder Blushes?

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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Originally Posted by frankenstain What about Fafi and Heatherette and Beauty Powder Blushes?

Those were released before the month of May.

 

[boudoirblonde]

I love all the collections. and i LOVE that we are finding out about them early.
If we hadnt have found out about them, I probably would have bought some cool heat just for the hype. Now Im totally skipping that collection, just not feeling it.

Im saving for the MSF duos, the MSF blushes, the starflash e/s & those pigments, cant remember the name

I think I'll skip colour forms too, those palettes look terribly inconvienent, with colours mixing and what not, noo thank you. Might check out the piggies though.

I agree with everyone who says you need to seriously make a list, then check everything you have for similarities. DO you really need 3 medium blue eyeshadows? probably not. Do you need a bright pink MSF blush if your wanting to branch out to loud blushes? probably yes
haha

 

[spectrolite]

While it is overwhelming to have so many collections coming out I don't think MAC is necessarily being rediculous. I'm being rediculous. How much bloody makeup do I actually need?? None. A few years ago I didn't' even touch the stuff. They are running a business and want to generate as much profit as possible. If that means making all of us poor then so be it. They don't care that there is a world wide recession and that I have bills to pay. They care about profits and growing the Estee Lauder empire.

No one forces me to buy MAC and it's just too bad for me that I love all things pretty and that I have very little self-control when it comes to spending. There is a Buddhist principle that says "To desire is to suffer." I'd have to agree

 

[Distinque]

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Originally Posted by spectrolite While it is overwhelming to have so many collections coming out I don't think MAC is necessarily being rediculous. I'm being rediculous. How much bloody makeup do I actually need?? None. A few years ago I didn't' even touch the stuff. They are running a business and want to generate as much profit as possible. If that means making all of us poor then so be it. They don't care that there is a world wide recession and that I have bills to pay. They care about profits and growing the Estee Lauder empire. No one forces me to buy MAC and it's just too bad for me that I love all things pretty and that I have very little self-control when it comes to spending. There is a Buddhist principle that says "To desire is to suffer." I'd have to agree

I agree! I think Smart Shopping is the way to go. I set a certain amount (ex: $50) per collection and although I still list all the items I want in a collection I go back to my makeup and see if there's a close dupe. I also lurk through many makeup blogs and I really like it when it mentions a close dupe (ex: Lark About = Frozen White). If I do go over my limit and I need to cut back on the upcoming collection. No matter how much we complain about how fast these collections are coming out...MAC seriously don't care. It also helps shopping with cash/Debit card instead of a Credit Card. Credit card debt build up especially ones with high interest rates.

Can you tell I'm a financial representative?

 

[user79]

Just don't buy stuff from every collection? No one is forcing anyone to buy tons of stuff from each collection...

 

[liv]

I agree with MAC_Whore too. I don't feel compelled to buy something from *every* collection, and I enjoy the variety that each release has. I can see why collectors are bothered by them, if I was one, I would go completely batsh*t trying to get it all. But for me, let's face it, I only like certain colors, I only wear certain products, and I don't need every item under the MAC sun.

Also, for people who say there are too many similar colors...what can you really expect? MAC has created probably thousands of eyeshadow shades, and really, there is no way all of them can be unique (especially after applied, I've noticed many colors look the same once they're on my face). I think the marketing is best for people who aren't on Specktra or the like, and don't notice that there are X amount of similar colors, and just take it as an individual item.

I don't know how much of this is coherent, it's 4.20am (go figure, lol) and I am extremely overtired. =]

 

[Paramnesia]

To be honest it is a bit overwhelming, the sad thing is when I see a new collection I hope I don't like it for my wallets sake and my own sanity.

 

[damsel]

i do not mind the upcoming collections. they take the monotony out of everyday living. it's great to have something else to look forward to in life, tehe. i like new things (well, things in general) and these LE collections deliver that.

i have never bought or felt the need to buy an entire collection. i am too picky and i refuse to buy a LE item that differs slightly from something that i already own. these new collections do not bother me at all because i refuse to let them impoverish me.

 

[rocking chick]

I actually like the idea of MAC launching LE collections frequently. Because even out of so many collections,the only ones that really interest me is only minimal eg. this year is Dresscamp,N Collection,Electroflash & Sonic Chic. Sometimes when there is no LE collection which attracts me to buy,I feel like having withdrawal symptons. But also thanks to Specktra for revealing all the new info of future LE collections from MAC, then can I budget myself of what to buy and what not to. I actually wanted more from Naughty Nauticals but after knowing all the fabulous collections which are coming up,I only limit myself to a Lovely Lily pigment and Stowaways Quad. So afterall, it is all about budgeting and shortlisting

 

[ritchieramone]

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by all the collections which are coming our way, but it's exciting too. Having the information so far in advance from Specktra and other sources allows me to plan my spending (well, that's the idea, anyway!) and maybe pass on something I might otherwise have bought if a similar but even better product is coming along soon after.

I've never bought everything from any collection and I can't imagine ever doing so. I always consider what I already have, what I wear and what use I'd really get from any given thing before I buy it, so I haven't had too many reckless LE splurges. No-one's forcing us to buy, but still, why do they have to make everything so tempting?!

 

[redambition]

the recent lot of info has been a bit overwhelming... but i have been staying away from it for the moment. i don't want to get caught up in the hype just yet

TBH - this year a lot of collections really aren't doing it for me. i'm being quite selective and it's been serving me well. it's tough sometimes, but really i'm enjoying the things i do buy a lot more.

 

[melliquor]

I am a little overwhelmed but I am not going to get into the hype of all the collections. I am staying away for the next few months. I am skipping the 3 part summer collection and the one after that. I am going to wait for Sonic Chic and New View and the piggie collection.

 

[makeupmadb]

I have to agree! I keep saying to myself that I really want to collect more of the MAC continuous line, rather than LE, but it's so hard! I can't believe how many collections they're bringing out lately. I mean, how can each collection get as much hype? People will just 'expect' collections to be out all the time now, and for them to be good. I'd be much happier with a big collection every 2 months or so

 

[Winthrop44]

I guess whatever works for them, works for them, marketing-wise, but *personally* I get overwhelmed -- then I give up on trying to follow it all and think alot more about how I already have more than enough makeup to last me 2 lifetimes anyway, lol. It's not like I won't look at the threads about upcoming stuff, but I don't plan and look forward to specific things like I used to by making lists (written or in my head)....because it's just too much.

 

[princess]

They overwhelmed me at first but after looking at them again more carefully, I have more or less decided what I want. Just Pink Grapefruit lipglass, maybe the Colour Form powder, and one or two of the the mineralize blush. For me a lot goes down to budgeting and careful consideration. Of course, there is also a budget for me to stick to, and it really helps. I won't kick myself if I can't afford something I really want, because they always come out with new stuff. The LE part doesn't bother me one bit.

After news on the mineralize blush was released my lemming for Alpha Girl beauty powder just about died.

 

[AppleDiva]

I find that I do not go ga-ga over MACs' LE anymore. I realize that some colors and products are repromoted, so I am not excited.

But anything MSF or just mineralized gets me totally excited. I wish MAC would repromote Stereo Rose, Pleasureflush and Petticoat (MAC ppl, I hope you are reading this!!!)