MAC Cosmetics - worth the money? - MiniMins.com

EnglishHeart · 17th June, 2008

From what I have heard, MAC cosmetics are wonderful, and I'd love to buy myself a few. The problem is the price tag are they worth the money?

Vicx · 17th June, 2008

IMO yes, I love MAC! I agree it is slightly expensive but worth it. stays very fresh looking all thoughout the day. The roll on eye coloursticks are brilliant! Vx

hottot · 23rd June, 2008

yes as they last ages !!! a majoritie of cheaper brands are actually 70% water!!!!! so its better to buy expensive....you can get samples/testers of mac from ebay which are half price!!!!!

Dancing · 23rd June, 2008

yes I second hottot, they do last ages. Good quality product and well worth it. Ooh thanks for the tip about testers on ebay

Chika · 25th June, 2008

More than worth the money - In fact I think they are cheap for what you get. because they are so well made and highly pigmented you use less make up in the first place and it lasts sooooo much longer than cheap and nasty makeup. Sorry I know I sound like MAC's PR woman but I love love love it!

wannabslim · 26th June, 2008

I totally agree with the others, SO worth the money. I recommend if you have an outlet shopping centre near you which has a cosmetics store giving that a go. We have one in Portsmouth which sells designer/professional cosmetics at as much as 50% cheaper than the RRP!! I get most of my makeup from there! xxx

Kitteh · 26th June, 2008

the difference between expensive make up and cheap make up is the quality of the ingrediants in.. typically they're made to a better standard.. and last a lot longer.. esp foundation.. it isnt really important which mascara you use because its all about how well you apply it.. important to have a good eye pencil.. with eyeshadow.. i just buy cheap powders cos like to make my own up.. like mixing things together.. always important to have good brushes.. and sponges..

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Mixxi · 9th July, 2008

I think the eyeshadows, pigments, lipsticks, fluidline eyeliner and blushers are great! Though the mascara is pretty poor and the lipglosses are far too sticky for my liking and the skin makeup is brilliant but gives me spots. But the stuff I like is definately worth the money and it lasts for ever!

becky85 · 9th July, 2008

I agree def worth the money. they last ages aswell and your not touching it up all the time.

lalliali · 26th July, 2008

omg im a total mac-oholic! duno if im allowed to post links but theres a great website called specktra and it has thousands of mac lovers who post pics of their make up:P and latest news on collections! its a addictive collection!

i would deffo invest in mac items! they will last 4eva!

**Mini** · 26th July, 2008

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Originally Posted by lalliali

omg im a total mac-oholic! duno if im allowed to post links but theres a great website called specktra and it has thousands of mac lovers who post pics of their make up:P and latest news on collections! its a addictive collection!

i would deffo invest in mac items! they will last 4eva!

It looks like an excellent resource:

Specktra.Net

lalliali · 27th July, 2008

^oh most definantly it is! i sometimes get the members to order collections 4 me which we dnt get over here! its excellant x

RachelM · 30th July, 2008

agree! I love MAC! Unfortunately being a student I can't buy all I want to but I do like to buy a treat every so often, plus I find that the women in store are so helpful. I'm completely addicted to the lip glass. Super glossy and stays put for ages.

Tegan · 1st August, 2008

Some of the MAC stuff is very dissapointing. Their mascara for one, I bought it at full price, and my Rimmel £3 mascara worked 10 times better! The eye colours are very good, I don't really like the foundations as I can't seem to get my skin colour, or the blushers.

I think Bobbi Brown is a lot better than MAC for foundation and other base skin stuff like concealer and blusher.

abigail09 · 2nd August, 2008

if your planning on buying mac you can get a mac makeover for £25 and all that money goes towards the products and that way you get a good idea of what would be good to buy. i have a few mac products, i love the silicone eye liner and have a bright blue eyeshadow, had them years and still going!! paid about £10 each well worth the money

17th June, 2008	#1 (permalink)
EnglishHeart Regular Member EnglishHeart's Profile Albums EnglishHeart's Photo Gallery Join Date: 15th June, 2008 Location: UK Posts: 24 My Mood: Rep Power: 0 Diet: Just healthy eating and exercise	MAC Cosmetics - worth the money? From what I have heard, MAC cosmetics are wonderful, and I'd love to buy myself a few. The problem is the price tag are they worth the money? __________________

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Vicx Reduction!!!! Vicx's Profile Albums Vicx's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th September, 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1,046 My Mood: Rep Power: 29 Diet: CD Height: 5' 7" Start Date: my whole life Start Weight: 212lb Current Weight: 182lb Goal Weight: 147lb Goal Date: 01 March 2009 BMI Information: Current BMI: 28.5 Start BMI: 33.2 Goal BMI: 23 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 30lb Weight to Lose: 35lb % Lost 14.15%	IMO yes, I love MAC! I agree it is slightly expensive but worth it. stays very fresh looking all thoughout the day. The roll on eye coloursticks are brilliant! Vx __________________ Current target - 1/2 stone reduction before end of Nov! 2 stone gone in 9 weeks Reduction, Reduction, Reduction!! PURPLE RONNIE'S TEAM MEMBER

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hottot Regular Member hottot's Profile Albums hottot's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st May, 2008 Location: birmingham uk Posts: 77 My Mood: Rep Power: 1 Diet: weight watchers gold member	yes as they last ages !!! a majoritie of cheaper brands are actually 70% water!!!!! so its better to buy expensive....you can get samples/testers of mac from ebay which are half price!!!!! __________________ Sophie Bullivant

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Dancing Forum Master Dancing's Profile Albums Dancing's Photo Gallery Join Date: 11th September, 2007 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,393 Rep Power: 125	yes I second hottot, they do last ages. Good quality product and well worth it. Ooh thanks for the tip about testers on ebay __________________ New ticker - 26 July 2008 wk 1: -10.5lbs wk 2: - 0lbs ... but i didn't gain. Weigh exactly the same, despite my mini break ------------------------------ What I achieved by March 2008 ..... The ticker below is not up to date as I put some weight back on while trying to lose the last 1.5stone Started vlcd Sep 2007: 20 stone 1lb Lost 91 lbs by 13/04/08 14.0 inches lost off my waist so far 8.5 inches lost off my bust/back so far 10.5 inches off my hips so far 6.0 inches (approx) off my thigh

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Chika Likes to post Chika's Profile Albums Chika's Photo Gallery Join Date: 4th June, 2007 Location: Manchester & Huddersfield Posts: 526 My Mood: Rep Power: 16 Diet: Cambridge Diet	More than worth the money - In fact I think they are cheap for what you get. because they are so well made and highly pigmented you use less make up in the first place and it lasts sooooo much longer than cheap and nasty makeup. Sorry I know I sound like MAC's PR woman but I love love love it! __________________ My Facebook - feel free to add me: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=511899563

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wannabslim Loves Minimins! wannabslim's Profile Albums wannabslim's Photo Gallery Americas Army Champion! Baby Boom Champion! Batman 3: The Cobblebot Caper Champion! Christmas Shooting Gallery Champion! Classic Frogger Champion! Free Cell Champion! Mad Pac Champion! Shape Match Champion! Capt Zambo Champion! 10-Count: Recounted Champion! Rambo Sheep Champion! Tournaments Won: 7 Join Date: 18th February, 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,152 My Mood: Rep Power: 80 Diet: Cambridge Diet Start Date: November 1st, 2006 Start Weight: 215lb Current Weight: 174lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: February 2009 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 41lb Weight to Lose: 34lb % Lost 19.07%	I totally agree with the others, SO worth the money. I recommend if you have an outlet shopping centre near you which has a cosmetics store giving that a go. We have one in Portsmouth which sells designer/professional cosmetics at as much as 50% cheaper than the RRP!! I get most of my makeup from there! xxx __________________ Re-started CD: 1.12.08, (12.6) My progress since Christmas 2006... Wedding Countdown... Goals: Reach 10% goal Get to under 11.7 Get to 11st 1lbs (BMI 25) Be a size 12

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Kitteh Late night spammer Kitteh's Profile Albums Kitteh's Photo Gallery Tetrix 2 Champion!Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: 2nd August, 2006 Location: Sunderland Posts: 4,515 My Mood: Rep Power: 197 Diet: SW	the difference between expensive make up and cheap make up is the quality of the ingrediants in.. typically they're made to a better standard.. and last a lot longer.. esp foundation.. it isnt really important which mascara you use because its all about how well you apply it.. important to have a good eye pencil.. with eyeshadow.. i just buy cheap powders cos like to make my own up.. like mixing things together.. always important to have good brushes.. and sponges.. .. x x __________________ Week 1 and 2 = -5lbs..

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Mixxi Regular Member Mixxi's Profile Albums Mixxi's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd June, 2008 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 70 My Mood: Rep Power: 1 Diet: Calorie counting	I think the eyeshadows, pigments, lipsticks, fluidline eyeliner and blushers are great! Though the mascara is pretty poor and the lipglosses are far too sticky for my liking and the skin makeup is brilliant but gives me spots. But the stuff I like is definately worth the money and it lasts for ever! __________________ Goals: Get to 10 stone by Nov 8th (my 18th) ~ DONE! 9 stone 7 pounds by Nov 8th ~ DONE! 9 stone by Xmas

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becky85 Im always here! becky85's Profile Albums becky85's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th January, 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 23,362 My Mood: Rep Power: 417 Diet: Was CD but now WW Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 6 Nov 08 Start Weight: 241lb Current Weight: 228lb Goal Weight: 182lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 36.8 Start BMI: 38.9 Goal BMI: 29.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 13lb Weight to Lose: 46lb % Lost 5.39%	I agree def worth the money. they last ages aswell and your not touching it up all the time. __________________ http://www.minimins.com/members-only...kys-diary.html

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RachelM Likes to post RachelM's Profile Albums RachelM's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th July, 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 267 My Mood: Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 4 Diet: I am currently following my own slim fast plan	agree! I love MAC! Unfortunately being a student I can't buy all I want to but I do like to buy a treat every so often, plus I find that the women in store are so helpful. I'm completely addicted to the lip glass. Super glossy and stays put for ages. __________________ Goal Weight: 8st 7lb Week 12 = -1lb Week 13 = -2lb Week 14 = -1lb Week 15 = -1lb Week 16 = STS Week 17 = -1lb Week 18 = +2lb Week 19 = -1lb Week 20 = -0.5lb Week 21 = -2.5lb Christmas Target: 9st 12lb Week 1: -1lb (10st 7lb) Week 2: -0.5lb (10st 6.5lb) Week 3: -2.5lb (10st 4lb) Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Week 7:

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Tegan Regular Member Tegan's Profile Albums Tegan's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st July, 2008 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 25 My Mood: Rep Power: 0 Diet: Super low calorie	Some of the MAC stuff is very dissapointing. Their mascara for one, I bought it at full price, and my Rimmel £3 mascara worked 10 times better! The eye colours are very good, I don't really like the foundations as I can't seem to get my skin colour, or the blushers. I think Bobbi Brown is a lot better than MAC for foundation and other base skin stuff like concealer and blusher. __________________ Start: 1st August - 15st 5lbs - BMI: 32.2 Current: 2nd August - 15st 4lbs - BMI: 32.1 Goal: 1st September - 14st 4lbs - BMI: 30.0 Ultimate Goal: 1st March - 10st 5lbs - BMI: 21.7

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abigail09 Needs a life abigail09's Profile Albums abigail09's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th May, 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,023 My Mood: Rep Power: 21 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 4" Start Weight: 152lb Current Weight: 138lb Goal Weight: 133lb BMI Information: Current BMI: 23.7 Start BMI: 26.1 Goal BMI: 22.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 14lb Weight to Lose: 5lb % Lost 9.21%	if your planning on buying mac you can get a mac makeover for £25 and all that money goes towards the products and that way you get a good idea of what would be good to buy. i have a few mac products, i love the silicone eye liner and have a bright blue eyeshadow, had them years and still going!! paid about £10 each well worth the money __________________ Started Slimming World 14 April 08