Originally Posted by Scarlette /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello guys and gals...
I have a question to ask of everyone. Totally honestly, openly. What's so great about MAC?
I've talked to a wide range of people over the years about why they like or dislike MAC.
Things I don't like about it:
Most of the time, you can tell someone is wearing MAC just by looking at their face. Heavy pigmented eyeshadows, some very matte, dramatic, powdery look. Studio Fix is a dead on giveaway when I look at the skin. The lipsticks are always in odd colors, some are just too matte and dry looking. I've found lipsticks that I LOVE From MAC, but the texture isn't comfortable. I believe MAC is great for going out, pictures, stage, etc, but not for everyday. My dermotologist does not recommend MAC at all, she's heard too many stories about facial breakouts. Eyeshadows do crease easily, even with a good base. Stuff is always discontinued. Don't know about your local MAC stores, but the employees are very snobby and rude. I worked at MAC today for one hour and I wanted to cry. I couldn't believe how the customers were treated.
Things I do like:
They always have something new, but that causes discontinuation of some good older products. I look forward to the new "looks" and going through the look book is always fun. A lot of variety as far a color goes. Pretty colors with a lot of glittery effects. Recycle programs and charity programs. The eyelashes are great quality.
I honestly wish that MAC didn't feel so heavy. I like a lot of the colors and the coverage of the powders, but seems too thick for someone with sensitive skin like me! I would totally be a MAC girl for life if I didn't feel every speck of makeup on my face.
I am just curious to know other opinions about this brand and why it's so popular. Please chime in!
I absolutely love MAC makeup. I love it for going out, or any time of the day. The products are amazing!! If you feel like its to heavy try the other foundations that they have availabe. Try the select cover up concealer, use that very lightly on your face. It gives you such great coverage and still feels light on your skin. If you want something even lighter than that try the spf 15 tint. Some people might have an allergic reaction to the products because they contain TALC. Talc helps your skin by making it look more refreshed. A common reaction to this would be small bumbs on the skin.. and many confuse this for breakouts. Another reason why people might break out is because they are not washing their face properly. If you are going to wear silicone based products like studio tech or stidio fix fluid then you have to wash your face with something that is silicone based as well like our wipes and our cleanse off oil (which is absolutely amazing) to deeply cleanse the skin. Also, its important to clean your brushes properly....
I recommend the strobe cream mixed with your foundation to make it a little lighter and it gives you such a healthy glow.. spray some fix plus on top.. its gorgeous!!!!
