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MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

The epitome of bold luxury, M∙A∙C Ultimate combines an innovative design aesthetic with the sumptuous formulas of our Ultimate Lipstick and Sheer Mystery Powder. Ten new lip colours are utterly chic, while Sheer Mystery Powder smoothes onto skin in luminous hues that are barely there. Perfectly encased in modern geometric designs, this standout packaging features a sleek chrome finish in two cult-collectible accessories.

Ultimate Lipstick ($23.00 U.S. / $28.00 CDN) (Permanent)

  • To Savour Light cool pink
  • Soft Pout Sheer pink peach with white pearl (Repromote)
  • Marque Soft light neutral pink
  • Ravishingly Rich Bright mid-tone orange
  • Femme-de-Luxe Bright pink
  • Catharina Fuchsia (Repromote)
  • Audacious Warm mid-tone red
  • Dangerously Chic Cool mid-tone red
  • Vogue en Violet Cool mid-tone violet
  • The Scene Deep berry (Repromote)
  • Fashion Fruit (Asia Exclusive)
  • In Vogue (Asia Exclusive)
  • Lover’s Street (Asia Exclusive)

Sheer Mystery Powder ($60.00 U.S. / $72.00 CDN) (Permanent)

  • Light Medium Pale ivory
  • Medium Plus Tan beige
  • Dark Secret Deep caramel
  • Deep Dark Caramelized brown

Availability: Online October 29th, in-stores December 1st, 2014 (North America), December 2014 (International). Permanent.

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MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014
MAC Ultimate Collection for October 2014

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Divya Avatar

Oh Dear! How am I ever going to keep track of these collections from MAC! I haven’t been able to get my hands on any LE collection for the past two years.. everything just sells out in a blink! The packaging of this is quite nice I think and thankfully this is permanent so yay! 🙂

WARPAINTandUnicorns Avatar

“What, these a permanent!!!!” Was my first reaction.

I like the packaging but I’m also a Anna Sui packing fan as well (despite kind of hating the makeup). But the Sheer Mystery Powders as a no go for me product wise. >___>

Femme-de-Luxe is one i would like but the Asia exclusive shade I actually usually like. >_<

Kimmy Avatar

I’m sorry to be so negative but I feel like MAC is creeping ever more into that high-end price range and coming up with “excuses” to have their prices reflect that. I know that they are trying to carve out a piece of that high end profit margin and these days many of us spend a pretty penny on cosmetics but to me, MAC has a niche as a more affordable, semi-luxury brand and I’m not sure I think they should mess with that. I understand that this is just one collection but still. The fact that its permanent is saying something.

May Avatar

I agree. The fact that they were accessible and affordable is the reason why they have such a huge following of teens and starting makeup artists alike, who grew into adults with money to spend and clientele. So the fact that they’ve been increasing prices here and there is a bit worrisome and saddening.

Shars Avatar

MAC has been doing these ultimate luxury collections from some time. If you google MAC and Marcel Wanders you will see that. The pricing now isn’t too far off from the past either. That said however, I hope MAC knows that we do notice that every year their lipstick price goes up by $1. I remember when a MAC lipstick was between $12-$14.

xamyx Avatar

This was coming since Estee Lauder took over. EL will do, and have done, just about anything to edge out comparable brands. Now that UD has grown so popular, NARS doesn’t have a much higher pricepoint, and Inglot has made its way into the mainstream; plus, DS brands are upping their game. There’s a lot more competition for MAC’s primary demographic, so now it seems they’re just trying to expand, and reach more consumers. I don’t think we’ll be seeing much in the way of this type of pricing, but I think this is just another option.

As for price hikes, every brand does them, and it simply coincides with retailers’ “generous” return policies. Both sides expect to see a certain profit-margin, and they work together to figure out how to make that bottom-line.

xamyx Avatar

I also think this is going to be a year for lipsticks, as last year was blush. This is likely in response to the new NARS line-there’s even a shade called “Audacious”, which I don’t think wasan oversight…

indiekicks Avatar

+1

I’ve noticed them trying to creep up those prices too and there will come a point when I won’t bother checking out the MAC counter anymore except for the few “essentials” they have.

Retrofox10 Avatar

The packaging is from previous Marcel Wander collections, why is MAC not giving him any credit or mentioning his name when he helped design that packaging? Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.

Shelley Avatar

MAC is outta their mind asking $60 for the powder. Especially considering there are far better powders in the same price range with much prettier packaging. The lippies do look like winners though.

Tangie W Avatar

60$ for a powder. Well a Mac powder because yes I’ve spent 60$ on beauty products. I will see can’t say I won’t LOL. And in regards to Mac going up on prices every year , all brands go up and we keep purchasing so they think it’s ok. Look forward to seeing this as it launch online on my Bday!!!!

Stacey Avatar

I got the same color mystery powder 2 years ago in the pretty in pink package.
What is exciting is the powder is replaceable. What is terrible is that you cannot buy the powder without buying the container.
Absolutely ridiculous.

christabella Avatar

You and me both hun, and Mr. Prime minister Stephen Harper didn’t even get his 13% which brings it up to a ripe (ready for this) $87.36 cents Canadian!!!! Are you kidding me MAC?!?!? It’s not even LE. it’s PERMANENT……!!!!!!! This is just the icing on the cake I’ve BEEN dabbling into much more HE brands FOR LESS!! Someone sure fell asleep at the pricing wheel! Or the PERMANENT was a typo!!

fancie Avatar

Catharina and Vogue en Violet look like my kind of colors. I may have to check them out when they hit stores. I was interested in the powders (mostly because of the packaging) but the price is a big pill to swallow lol. If they still come with the refill pan I may take the plunge. Otherwise, I could live without paying $60 for a sheer MAC powder

Helene Avatar

OH, more lipsticks to look forward too! What an exciting fall this is! Well, at least if you don’t look out and see the grey cluods and the rain we’re having 🙂

Connie Avatar

Hi! I’m curious about this new ‘Ultimate’ MAC collection. I called the MAC customer service number (or MAC.com) and they said they are not aware of any such collection coming out 🙁
I also called one of my local MAC stores and they said the same. Is this a for sure collection that’s going to launch soon? Thank you! 😉

Ebone Nickerson Avatar

I just love the color and packaging! I Just placed my order for 3 of the lipsticks and the powder hope its worth the arm and kidney lol

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