MAC under the spotlight

I’ve been itching to fill this in. I’m a sucker for fun surveys.

How long have you been using MAC?
I bought my first MAC products in April 2001 (LOL I even remember the month. LOSER!)

What was your first MAC product?
The SA sold me the standard (and tired) WOC look of Oh Baby lipglass and Chestnut l/l. I also bought studio finish concealer, Select SPF 15 foundation and sheer shimmer powder in Taffy (disc).

What’s your all time favourite MAC product?
It’s a toss up between the e/s and blushers. Erm …argh, I can’t choose!!!

What’s your least favourite MAC product?
I’ve never bothered to investigate their mascaras.

Do you own a Pro Card?
Yep *does the running man*

Your MAC foundation shade?
Hmmm I think I’ve been mismatched for years. I use NC50 but think I need to try NW43 to compare next time I try a MAC foundation to compare.

What’s your favourite MAC foundation?
I really liked Moistureblend when I tried it. I don’t use MAC foundations much anymore though.

Blusher:
Raizin & Loverush. They look damn good on me if I say so myself.

Powder:
Mineralize Skin Finish Natural. I use this to set any liquid foundation I use; provides a light coverage with a matte yet glowy look. Yes, its one of those bizarre products that sets matte but also includes tiny light reflecting pigments to add a slight radiance to the skin.

Eyeshadow:
I love Tempting, Neutral Pink, Era and so many others.

Lipstick:
Siss is my fave lipstick. I love it.

Lipgloss:
Instant Gold. I HEART this!

Liner:
Hmm I only own Orpheus and Mystery and love them both. Long lasting and easy to apply.

Brush:
109 for under eye powder buffing/contouring, 239 for e/s packing and my beloved 136 for blusher application.

Nail Laquer:
Liking the 2 that I own Love and F’ship and Mercenary. The shades have to be pretty unique for me to buy them.

Pro Product:
Hmmm the pigments. Love the range of colours and their versatility.

Comment on the following MAC product; Have you used them? If so, give feedback.

Prep & Prime Skin:
I have the Prep & Prime Eye. I’ve only used it once though. I can’t remember what I thought of it.

Full Coverage Foundation:
When I used it, it did teh job and it didn’t look heavy or caked on. I’d def rebuy.

Studio Sculpt Foundation:
N/A

Face & Body Foundation:
N/A

Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation:
I liked it but in hindsight it was made me shine like a beacon!

Studio Fix Fluid:
I couldn’t get a good colour match and flogged mine on Ebay. It was too dark, the shade below was just weird on me.

Hyper Real Foundation:
N/A

Select SPF15 Foundation:
This was the very first foundation I bought. Gave good coverage and was a nice intro to MAC bases.

Studio Tech Foundation:
Great coverage but felt a teeny bit heavy on the skin.

Studio Fix Powder:
Hmmm around the time I used this my skin was mega dry so this just made it look worse. I’d have to try it again now to give a proper review on it.

Studio Stick:
N/A

Hyper Real Pressed Foundation:
N/A

Beauty Powder:
Nice product and I like how you can build up the sheen too.

Sculpt and Shape Powders:
N/A

Loose Blot Powder:
N/A

Pressed Blot Powder:
It’s always in my bag butI don’t really like it, despite using it all the time. I think it gives my skin a grey cast sometimes, I dunno. Will be B2M’ing this, it’s almost finished now.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural:
Love this. I like the glow it gives me.

Mineralize Skinfinish:
Vrey pretty but I’m conscious of buying too many that look similar to one another as I hate having dupes of items. Looking fwd to Colour Craft though!

Bronzing Powder:
I have. It’s nothing special. I bought it years ago and rarely reach for it.

Powder Blush:
Extensive shades and finishes. Last ages and have a great amount of pigment. I have too many!

Blushcreme:
I love Cheery! That’s my fave. Love buffing it to high heaven using my 182 brush.

Mineralize Blush:
Hmmm not really moved by these. I rarely use the couple that I have. Will try to use them next week. I have too many blushers and I guess I’ve just forgotten about these!

Gel Blush:
N/A

Cream Colour Base:
Love them and have quite a few. Very versatile.

Studio Sculpt Concealer:
N/A

Select Cover Up Concealer:
I like it for under my eyes.

Select Moisturecover Concealer:
N/A

Studio Finish Concealer:
Hmm I think I had the wrong colour match. I’ve not repurchased it.

Studio Stick:
N/A

Lip Erase:
Doesn’t come in a shade that suits me so have never tried it.

Tinted Lip Conditioner:
N/A

Lipstick:
I have lots of MAC lippies. I love the finishes and colour spectrum they come in. Not drying on the lips either, which is a good selling point.

Lipgloss:
I’m not keen on how the lipglasses give my lips that white line on the inside of my lips – yuck! They come in nice shades though but I haven’t bought any lately.

See Thru Lip Colour:
N/A

Dazzleglass:
Pretty, but overpriced.

Cremesheen Glass:
N/A

Lip Gelee:
I have a couple. I find them a bit heavy so use them sparingly.

Lip Pencil:
Like the lipsticks, fantastic colour range.

Solar Bits:
Love them! I have Scatterrays, Bronzescape and Black Ore. So pretty but damn they’re messy.

Nail Lacquer:
I’m very impressed with Love & F’ship and Mercenary. Prior to their purchases I refused to fork out for MAC polishes.

Shadestick:
N/A

Paint:
I have Chartru, Magrittes & Snapshot. I don’t use them as much these days though.

Paint Pots:
I don’t have any – yet! Will be snapping up a few to use instead of UDPP which is annoying me by leaving white visible marks under my e/s.

Eyeshadow:
Again, great colour and finish range. Most of my e/s are MAC

Pigment:
I have loads of these in sample pots. I love the vibrancy and texture of them.

Glitter:
N/A

Eye Kohl:
N/A – I have a powerpoint in Navy Stain though. Similar to the GOSH velvet touch pencils so no need to splash out unless it’s a colour I can’t get cheaper.

Chromaline:
N/A

Liquid Last Liner:
I hav 2 which I really like and the staying power is wicked! The colours I have are unique to the other coloured liners I own – Brassbeat and Electrolady.

Lustre Drops:
I bought Sun Rush. I haven’t used it yet but will use it for a Summer glowy look soon as the swatch was nice. It’s not greasy as I feared it’d be.

False Lashes:
Overpriced. I had a pair of #7 which I butchered in an attempt to put them on. I’ll stick to Ardell ones from now on.

ProLash Mascara:
N/A

Zoomlash:
N/A

Plush Lash Mascara:
N/A

Fibre Rich Lash Mascara:
N/A

Dazzle Lash Mascara:
N/A

What has been your favourite MAC collection to date?
Hmmm C-Shock! Kicking myself I didn’t buy more of the collection and am constantly looking for the e/s. Loved the bright colours and Eve as the face of the collection.

Which MAC collection in your opinion do you think was disappointing, if any?
Hmmm *thinks* I really wasn’t entertained by Dame Edna or Hello Kitty. Whatever.

Which products do you think MAC are missing?
Not a product, but a service. Online shopping for Pro Card holders!! It’s annoying having to either ring up or trek to a store everytime I fancy a splurge. I like the luxury of browsing and taking my time as I shop.

Bloody hell – this took longer than I thought it would! No more questionnaires/surveys for the rest of the year! LOL