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http://www.specktra.net/forum Regional discussion of MAC products, promotions, and launches. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:03:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://specktra.net/images_sp/misc/rss.jpg http://www.specktra.net/forum http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/sorry-but-why-i-dont-buy-mac-154158/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:31:23 GMT I need to have a rant, this has been BUGGING me all day... :mad:

My brother's fiancee loves MAC, so I decided to get her one of the Little Mischief Makers lip gloss sets (Frisky Business). Now as a new MUA I am still learning about all the products out there, so I thought while I was there I would ask some questions about some of the more popular MAC products so I could learn and potentially purchase.

So I go to a store *cough*DJQueenPlaza*cough* and hunt around the counter for the gift sets. Then I spend a good few minutes looking at the options because I didn't know what to choose, and there were no testers that I could see. Meanwhile, less than a metre away stood FOUR MAC employees, digging through the drawers in what seemed like a free-for-all on products (I could hear them saying 'oh I'll take that one!' and 'is there one in my shade?' and putting them into bags). I wait patiently until they see me - which they do, say 'hi' and turn their back on me. If I didn't specifically want MAC then I would have left right there and then.

Finally I am served by a girl who had just finished with another customer. She's new, but glad to help me out and kept apologising that she had to keep asking the others where products were etc. So I get my gift set, but I still have questions. There was one of the other sales girls there with her now, and so I asked them both to explain to me about pigments and how they can be used. The new girl helped as much as she could, but when I asked tricky questions she had to get help - which meant that one of the girls had to leave the free-for-all and help us, and clearly they weren't happy about that. Lots of huffs and disinterest. I felt like I didn't belong.

I did decide to purchase two of the pigment sets (Haute High Jinx and Sexpot), so I was spending what I thought was a good amount of money. Did the service improve? Absolutely not! I dared to ask one more question of the experienced sales girl (can you explain to me about MSF and what they're used for?) and she just said 'it's a powder. What else do you need to know? When I said that I found a lot of models requested it and asked about coverage, finishes etc all I got was 'some come in shimmery colours, and the others are just like a powder.' THAT'S ALL I GOT. Nice way to sell me on MAC.

So I walked out, almost $200 later with the products I wanted but an experience that has left me with a resolution to never shop at a MAC counter. I'll buy from the Pro store when I'm in Sydney, otherwise I'll be ordering online. But to tell you the truth I'd rather not have anything to do with them. I want to deal with people like Rachel at Makeup and Glow or Liz from Yaby or countless other vendors who are happy to take the time to talk to me about product, listen to my concerns and make sure I'm happy and all my questions answered. I don't have time for uppity, elitist sales girls who think that I should bow down before them because they work at MAC.

My retail philosophy has always been when a customer comes onto counter you should stop what you're doing and serve them. Maybe times have changed since then. I even told them upfront that I was a new makeup artist, so they had a prime opportunity to sell me on the entire company. But that may have taken some effort. And clearly they couldn't be bothered with that.

Vent over. :D ]]> MAC Chat Australia counterobsess http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/sorry-but-why-i-dont-buy-mac-154158/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/urgent-help-needed-high-tea-dupe-154146/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:09:49 GMT Here is my dilema, I'm doing a wedding on Saturday and the bride is wearing High Tea l/s. I've ordered her one on a CP for her to keep and use for touch ups throughout the day but the post has badly delayed my parcel and it's not here yet, it may arrive tomorrow but I cannot be sure nor can I gamble it one day away from the wedding.

I've rung around the MAC stores in Melbourne and have found out its been discontinued and no one has any stock left :thud: fabulous, great, awesome!! So can anyone recommend a dupe of High Tea? I'm heading to Myer tonight to go on the hunt but it'll be easier if I have some ideas?

If any of my ladies from over seas have any recs please remember us Aussies don't have some of the brands you do :) ]]> MAC Chat Australia rockin26 http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/urgent-help-needed-high-tea-dupe-154146/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/tell-me-your-hg-foundation-154130/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:09:02 GMT So I am on the search for a holy grail foundation and am wondering what everyone uses. I get a very oily nose by the end of the day if i don't put powder on at least once. I have tried Revlon Colourstay, Inglot Liquid, Napoleon Perdis stick foundation. I also use Ingot primer. Thanks ]]> MAC Chat Australia Tracey82 http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/tell-me-your-hg-foundation-154130/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/mac-stores-vic-sell-pigments-153856/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:02:39 GMT The only one I know that does is Chapel st so if they don't have what I'm looking for where else can I go? Its for permanent ones which the city stores don't sell. ]]> MAC Chat Australia elle25 http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/mac-stores-vic-sell-pigments-153856/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/falsies-153656/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:45:01 GMT This is a dumb question, but I was messing around with some falsies earlier and was washing the glue off in warm water, and now they are all bent and look crappy.. is there anyway to fix them or... This is a dumb question, but I was messing around with some falsies earlier and was washing the glue off in warm water, and now they are all bent and look crappy.. is there anyway to fix them or should I just bin them :???: ]]> MAC Chat Australia simplyenchantin http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/falsies-153656/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/wrong-mac-foundation-shade-153620/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:36:18 GMT I bought the MAC Studio Fix Fluid about three weeks ago, and I got the MAC MUA to colour match me as I was having a hard time doing it myself (can easily colour match others but me is a different... I bought the MAC Studio Fix Fluid about three weeks ago, and I got the MAC MUA to colour match me as I was having a hard time doing it myself (can easily colour match others but me is a different story) :blush:

Anyway, I've worn it probably about 5 times (maybe more) and only today have I realised it's the wrong colour. I think it's a tad too dark/yellow; looks completely different to my chest, which is where I usually colour match.

Any chance I can refund/exchange? ]]> MAC Chat Australia pinkvanilla http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/wrong-mac-foundation-shade-153620/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/makeup-glow-sale-153501/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:00:28 GMT Hey lovelies... I just went to the Makeup and Glow website and they seem to be having a sale which includes some of the OCC Liptars... The colours that are on sale are only $10 at the moment,... Hey lovelies...

I just went to the Makeup and Glow website and they seem to be having a sale which includes some of the OCC Liptars... The colours that are on sale are only $10 at the moment, instead of the normal $18....

The following colours are on sale:

Traffic
Uber
Melange
Safety Orange
Katricia
Plum
Vintage
Botanical
Fondue

I ordered Uber, Katricia and Melange :D

There are also some OCC Loose Colours and some of the Yaby Palettes on sale too... :) ]]> MAC Chat Australia aussiemacluvrrr http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/makeup-glow-sale-153501/ http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/where-buy-nailpolish-online-153431/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:38:45 GMT Hey girlies :) I figured you beauties would know the best place to find nailpolishes online? (that ship to Australia!) Looking mostly for OPI, China Glaze or maybe Zoya? Thanks :) Hey girlies :)

I figured you beauties would know the best place to find nailpolishes online? (that ship to Australia!)

Looking mostly for OPI, China Glaze or maybe Zoya?

Thanks :) ]]> MAC Chat Australia boudoirblonde http://www.specktra.net/forum/f241/where-buy-nailpolish-online-153431/