New to MAC?  Did you miss an installment from our ten part Guide to MAC?   We designed a ten part guide to help introduce you to MAC Cosmetics and give you a leg up on all that is MAC. 

Here’s your guide… to the guide!

Part One:  What is MAC?  The who, the what, the where!

Part Two:  What is MAC PRO?  PRO Products?

Part Three:  Eye Product Basics

Part Four:  Lip Product Basics

Part Five:  Face & Cheek Product Basics

Part Six:  Brush Product Basics

Part Seven:  Skincare, Nails, Fragrances, & Accessories

Part Eight:  The “LE” Factor (Limited Edition Products)

Part Nine:  Acronyms and Terminology

Part Ten:  Your Questions & Suggestions with Our Answers!

Please, please, PLEASE! feel free to ask questions and/or leave comments.  I want this guide to be truly helpful to anyone new or curious about the MAC brand, and your comments, questions, and suggestions are a huge part of making that happen.

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Comment by Aurora
2008-02-29 20:55:35

i hope this ques i not too late? how long can we keep makeup? i noe for mascara its recommended to use it within 3 months of opening? plus i dun wanna buy mac eyeshadows n only keep it for a yr.. its so wasteful rit? :P

Comment by Christine
2008-03-06 09:15:53

Powder products *should* last you a very, very long time because powder products do not harbor bacteria very well. Lipglasses/lipsticks should be tossed approximately 2 years after they’re opened or when they start to smell like plastic.

 
 
Comment by Aurora
2008-02-29 20:55:52

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Comment by dallayogini Subscribed to comments via email
2008-03-04 20:18:31

Love your blog!!! I’ve learned so much!!!
Can you discuss different foundations, powders, and types of brushes (synthetic, natural, goat, etc.)

Comment by Christine
2008-03-06 09:16:24

Thank you so much hun!

I’ll try to do a post about brushes later. The other parts of the guide do go over foundation/powder.

 
 
Comment by Jess Subscribed to comments via email
2008-04-08 22:52:26

Hi, i wanna ask is mac skin care product good to treat the skin which has big pores n lots of white n black heads coz my skin has pores n seems like growing bigger n bigger, as well as the white n black heads.

i m actually using cellnique skin care n mac cosmetic. i’ve try a lot of skin care product, seems like none of them work efficiently…………

can u pls help me..
Thx

Comment by Christine
2008-04-11 08:11:15

Hey Jess!

Honestly, you can’t reduce your pore size really :(

 
 
Comment by Brooke Subscribed to comments via email
2008-04-20 03:29:12

Hi Christine!!
Love your site by the way, it is awesome!! I too, am I total MAC addict/junkie!! LOL I thought about creating a beauty blog also, but I just do not have the time. I am asian, (korean) and would love to share how to’s with other asian girls out there who are afraid to wear eyeshadow. I am a beauty consultant (for another brand of course!) lol/free lance make-up artist part time and love it.
Anyway, I just wanted to add that I do love the MAC cosmetics, but their skincare is not too great if you have problematic, or acne prone skin. Jess mentioned that she had big pores, so I just wanted to say that microdermabrasion does indeed shrink the look of larger pores. It can be pricey, especially if you go to a dermatologist, but so many manufacturers have come out with do-it-yourself-at-home kits. I don’t know if people really realize what a difference a good exfoliant can make!
Anyway, I am so glad I stumbled across your site! I have a feeling I will be hanging out here a lot! LOL I was just at the MAC Pro store in Ceasar’s Palace here in Las Vegas. I just moved here recently and love being so close to all of the MAC locations! LOL Keep it up! Love your smokey eye! :D
Take Care~ Brooke

Comment by Christine
2008-04-21 21:07:35

Hey Brooke!

Thanks so much :D Gosh, blogging can take up your whole life, LOL. But that’s why we love it :D

Nice! Lucky you to be so close to a PRO store. The Vegas PRO shop rocks!

 
 
Comment by Marcella
2008-05-02 06:47:25

Hi Christine,

In your opinion which do you like better deep truth or freshwater. Do you feel like they are different enough to have both? I will be wearing them with moons reflection.

Thank you!

Comment by Christine
2008-05-02 07:58:31

Oh, wow, I have both and love both! They are different, just because Freshwater is a truer blue, and Deep Truth is more of a navy blue… You could get both ;P

 
 
Comment by Myra Subscribed to comments via email
2008-05-06 16:32:57

Hey Christine,
Thanks for you well organized, fun and educational blog, I love it, but really quickly, have you ever thought of doing a substitution list for colors that might be discontinue? I noticed you started doing replacement colors of some of your tutorials on the colors you used, or other suggested e/s to use in your tutorial based on your skin tone. I know this might probably take some time but maybe “we” (your fans) can send in e/s color advice based on the color tutorial you done.

Comment by Christine
2008-05-08 10:57:58

Hey Myra! If I had the time, I would definitely do it :) It’s one of those things on a very long list of to-dos, lol!

 
 
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