MAC must haves, help please,on a budget!

After a awful make-up trial yesterday:\(ive decided to invest in some MAC & do my own make-up.
Question is what are the must haves?
I figure i can buy cheaper mascara,eye liner etc but really want good skin on the day & eyes

help!!! xxx.

After a awful make-up trial yesterday:\(ive decided to invest in some MAC & do my own make-up.
Question is what are the must haves?
I figure i can buy cheaper mascara,eye liner etc but really want good skin on the day & eyes

help!!! xxx.

I would say if you have a mac shop near to you go in for a consultation. It costs £25 but they will match your foundation & powder perfectly to your skin type & colour. The charge of £25 can be used as £25 towards any of the products in the shop so it is worthwhile.

Sorry to hear your trial didn't go well. I've only used MAC eyeshadow up till now and that is brilliant and lasts for ages. I'm going for a consulation there soon with my MOH after friends have recommended them. If you are thinking of spending at least £25 I would give it a go. Then you have not lost anything if you don't like the makeover as you will get that money back in products.

[Modified by: mrsashby2b on March 08, 2010 02:39 PM]

I had my trial with Mac yesterday and I ended up buying the lot! I would definitly recommend their Prep and Primer and one of their foudnations as it will give you a good, flawless base to start with.

I bought a lovely blusher from MAC last weekend - it is called spring sheen or something? (sorry can't remember!)
Anyway, I've decided to keep it for my wedding as I love the colour - it gives a lovely natural glow x

2bmrsmackay im expecting to buy everyhting when i go into mac, can i ask what you bought and how much it all came to? xx

Can I make a suggestion? Bobbi Brown for your foundation. They are more yellow toned, and therefore more natural on the skin. Mac's eyeshadows are good, as are their lippies. For most everything else I'd recommend Bobbi Brown ... although I'm a recent convert back to Mac's Prep and Prime from Smashbox's photofinish.

My recommendations, if you're interested, are the following:

Bobbi Brown:
Skin Foundation
Corrector
Creamy concealer kit
Lash Glamour mascara (totally waterproof - I'd usually recommend extreme party, but this is not, and lash glamour is still amazing)
Pressed powder
Gel eyeliner

Mac:

Lippy
Liner
Prep + Prime

NARS:

Blush

Hi

I would def have there foundation and false eyelashes ( if your having them) I bought there zoom lash mascara - I was disapointeed - buy mascara else wear. I love YSL false lash effect x

Hi MissRainbow-I brought Studio Fix Foundation, Prep and Primer, minerlise blush, eye primer base, 2 eyeshadow pots, Technakohl eye liner, Impeccable brow pencil, pro lash mascara and a Frost lipstick-all came to £150 including the £25 fee to have their makeover (which you then get off a product price). Good luck with your makeover! xx

Thanks 2bmrsmackay! Just gives me an idea before I get there! Not sure when to go and do it yet, i get married in august!?! xx

i went to mac today!

and bought a load of make up!! going to book my self in for a make over later in the year! x

Hi Miss Rainbow-I would go whenever, they say to go nearer the time as the light and your skin may be different in the Summer compared to the Spring, but to be honest my skin doesnt change to much and a good make up artisrt shoud be able to recommend products for you skin for a different season if you let her know if you tan well etc. Good Luck! x

Hello, im ust wondering how much the Prep and Prime is please??
xx

Take a look at their website ~ depends on your skin which one you will need x

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/?77tadunit=fcb8c5d7&77tadvert=4769770449&77tkeyword=mac%20cosmetic&77tentrytype=s&77tentry=mac_headline&cm_mmc=Google-_-Brand+Name-_-Brand+misspeling-_-mac+cosmetic%7C-%7C100000000000000043973&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000043973-_-4769770449