How do you explain your MAC obsession??

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I don't really feel like I have to give a really thorough explanation of why. It's as simple as saying it's a hobby you really enjoy. Everyone has their own hobbies so I guess you could use one of her's that you don't really like or understand so she has some perspective of why.

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I don't...LOL... Plain and simple, I studied hard in school, got a good job... I make sure all my bills are paid and that I have savings put away, therefore I can do what I damn please with my money...If I had to though, it's different than any other...I enjoy the new innovations that MAC always has...I enjoy the colours and the different array of products that they offer for women of all colours and ethnicities...With MAC, there is something for everyone...

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*shrug* there's a lot of worse things that we could be spending our money on. I love MAC because there is an art to makeup, and having the best quality supplies allows me to explore my creativity and create some really amazing looks. For some reason, people think of makeup as a vanity, or a frivolity, when it's just as much an art form as sculpture or painting. Just because it makes us look pretty doesn't mean it isn't hard

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for me, makeup is an art form. there is always more to learn. its a creative outlit. MAC is constantly coming up with more beautiful colors & concepts. they are always challenging & changing & creating. they revalutionalize the MUA world bc they are always on the edge.
by learning, reading, blogging, experimenting you are too

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I know what you mean...LOL... I think I just went off on that tangent because of a comment made by one of my "big" bosses today... He made a comment along the lines of how I must have lots of make-up because everyday it looks different and maybe since I have so much disposable income I don't need my raise...What I do with my money is my business... So he can bite me... Anywho, back to the topic at hand, LOL... I love it because of the innovations and it's one of the few lines that doesn't cause skin concerns for me... Being a WOC it's really find products that match... and MAC just works sooooooo perfectly..

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generally it's only my friends that would comment on my makeup collection to which I can usually go "bite me" and they let it go, lol

My dh has said nothing about the growth of the size of my stash (nothing to quite a bit) and he pays for it so I figure if he doesn't say anything about it no one has a right to broach the topic

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My husband has no idea how much I have! I hide it

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Like some others who have replied here, I see make up as an art medium, coming here allows me to see how other artists use the medium and so on...

And like Tracey1025 above - I also hide most of it! Yes, I have too much to use up...but I do love the limited edition packaging way too much!

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Well the short answer is that I just like it. I like being creative and I like that it makes me look better than being plain and natural and that it's so easy to change a look with one different colour. Also I love being able to try new products and there's always something new, especially with MAC.

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I don't have to. My husband says it's my hobby, and artistic expression, and it is no worse than buying 6 shades of grey oil paint to muck around on a canvas. He 'gets' what I get out of it. I love to express myself through makeup!

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"Would you rather me be ugly?"

It's my hobby, potential career, and it's just fun. I don't need to justify it to anyone else.

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I became addicted when i was 15. i say damn it blame the lipgloss that was my first gift was a lipgloss set. I feel like makeup is my accessory. Because i dont wear a lot of jewelry only my earrings and everything else to make my outfit pull together is my makeup.

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I don't *shrugs*

I'm not trying to be mean to you at all, but personally, I don't have to explain ANYTHING I do to ANYONE, unless I'm affecting them in some way.

Edited to add:

I read the other post about why I actually like MAC...and...IDK it's just HOT. I've always been into art, color, beauty, fashion and MAC is just IT. I blog and chat and dream about it because it sparks excitement and creativity. It's like little boy who collects Pokemon cards, he loves it, it engages him in something that he enjoys; so he talks about it with anyone who will listen, especially those who share his love for Pokemon! LOL

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Exactly, I love it, it makes me happy and thats all that matters

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I don't need to explain why I love MAC. It's my hobby and I buy them with my own money.

I came home with 4 new e/s yesterday and the BF only said ... 'Again???'

I've more other more expensive hobbies like buying designer handbags and camera lenses...

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I don't explain it I just say I love mac....and leave it at that....

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Before I became a make-up artist I went for a job interview in Marketing. One of the things I had to present is "what brand am I" I chose Mac. Not only because I love Mac specifically for these points.

As a make-up company Mac really stands out in a lot of ways.

1-There is generally excellent quality to their items. Not all products will work for everyone but I think the broad appeal is that there is actually something for everyone.

2- The way they promote themselves is very different to other brands whether they be high street or fashion. Mac does not advertise in convential ways, no commercials, no billboards no shop promotions even at their stands in department stores you never see GWP. They don't do any of the kinds of promos that other brands do. 3

-Color stories, they continually put things together in colour stories to help push the products instead of just having a regular line and then special items like everyone else they mix the two in special color stories which are released for a limited time.

4-Cult status, because they do so many limited edition colors and package them specially (sometimes) and partner with famous actresses or designers for special color stories they create a sort of cult glamour around the brand.

5-Makeup for makeup artists, as far as I know in the range of department store brands they are the only ones that have a seperate range of colours and products strictly for the pro market, plus they have pro stores which target that market seperately from the standard market. There is a feeling of "specialness" attached to buying products that are limited to certain stores. And buying cosmetics made "strictly for professionals" (even though anyone can buy them). I remember saying in my interview that MaxFactor claims to be the "Make-up of Make-up artists" but the truth is MAC really is. All the MA's I've been use MAC (not exclusively) and generally it is their first choice for colour make-up especially for eyes. There are loads of other Professional brands for make-up artistry of all kinds but I think the way Mac styles their promotions and color stories really taps into the make-up artists creativity and desire to create beauty and fantasy through cosmetics.

6-Change, by constantly changing the promoted color story and coming out with new colors whether they are re-promotes or brand new keeps the brand fresh and live and keeps customers interested.

Mac's strategy is fairly unique and they tap into women's desire for the new, the exciting, the promise of the next big thing, that holy grail item always just out reach.

Anyway, that explains why I think we love MAC and why it has such a cult status with so many.

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Same here! I love MAC because of the color selection. The other day I did a "sunrise" look and was wishing I had Passionate e/s. None of the pinks I own were bright enough.

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I tell people that it is art.. its creativity.. its allowing yourself to look "different" everyday.. who doesn't want variety?
I am really sick and tired of people who say I have too much makeup.. and seriously - they have no idea about too much makeup because they haven't seen some of the collections on this site--my collection is miniature compared to some that I've seen lol... those people are my heros!
Someone said on some thread somewhere... "it's my face, (i can do what I want with it) you worry about your own"... that is brilliant.. that is what I am going to say from now on.

I can go on and on about this.. some people are fascinated with trains, collecting stamps.. cars, and other things that I am not interested in.. I don't say anything to them- Everyone has their thing (or things) that make them happy.. and one of my things is MAC.. so kiss it! Haters.

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lol, up until now my husband didn't get it either, but while trying to explain this thread and the one about going insane when losing your MAC stuff, I put it to him like this: Me liking MAC and going on Specktra to talk about it with other girls is like if there were a forum for him to discuss everything there is about Metal Gear Solid (his absolute favourite videogame series).

His reaction:


I'm just glad I don't seem that crazy being obsessed with MAC!

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Hahh I've had a similar experience.
My friend came over before a night out to get ready, my room was a mess but in my wardrobe in perfect order was my huge collection. A look of horror (im not sure why it wasnt awe) came over her face and she said "Wow, I knew you were bad but I didn't think it was this bad".
i just laughed cause I think its funny, I think i sort of took it as a compliment. My family all know that im obsessed and discourage me form spending all my money on new collections and try not to let me walk past the shop if they can help it.
My boyfriend doesn't comment cause he knows id just tell him to shut it. I dont think he knows how bad it is though.
hahaha when i talk about it like this its sort of like having an addiction to alcohol or drugs. I swear im not THAT bad.

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i just explain that it goes on a million times smoother,the shades are so flattering, and it lasts so much longer then any makeup i've ever tried. and when ur a girly girl that is major news lol.

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My mom once said I had too much makeup... my response? "Would you rather me be a MAC addict or a crack addict?" I have an addictive personality as well but mine are healthy addictions... shoes, jeans and makeup. Ever since then she hasnt bugged me about my shopping addiction. I have been obsessed with makeup from a young age (about 8) and for me what got me hooked was the ability to transform myself through makeup. I considered myself a very homely girl but through makeup I was able to change my appearance. For me the draw to MAC (compared to any other brands) is the LE collections. When a new collection comes out I am like "OMG if i dont get this today it will be gone forever!" I think thats why MACs marketing works so well....

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I am a creature of illogic, i love things passionately and often for the strangest reason.

I love makeup in general (and this is a RECENT development) it makes me feel pretty. I do realise that true beauty comes from the inside but putting a little paint on my face helps give me confidence when running into people. I also love the way it energises me, doing my eyes can help me look more awake than I did before, kind of like smiling, fake it until you actually FEEL it.

MAC specifically b/c of the few makeup artists I've seen have been wonderful, i live too far to get to one now but that experience turned me onto the shadows. Add to that the fact that they are THE most blendable shadows I've ever tried, and I'm in love. Honestly w/ the free shipping that I get whenever I do put in an order it doesn't cost ME much more than drugstore makeup would, for slightly more money I get much better quality its worth it.

Why I check on spektra so much? I do appreciate the people here, there are so many wonderfully kind, funny, and creative souls. I absolutely adore when facecharts are posted because they give me ideas that I can then try and work with even though I only have afew makeup products.

I also enjoy the 'fantasy' factor, I love looking at the LE color collections in advance and day dreaming about the different products (right now I'm wanting a red she said palate, sooooo pretty, I haven't picked which one I'll get).

Another reason which is SILLY but true, is that MAC has a name for it for certain people that I know. At least among my aquaintances, those of us that are into makeup all get giddy over it. I do wear makeup and buy makeup for me but that other gals notice it once in a while never hurts. Compliments do a girl good!

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I don't explain it...My answer the one time my husband asked...

Why do you spend so much money on Makeup when it all seems to look so similar?

I went down in his studio and added up all his recording equipment, guitars, mics, keyboards, monitors, crap I couldn't identify and etc.. wrote the total of over 150k down on a piece of paper, handed it to him and then opened all my MAC storage boxes and laid them on the bed and asked him...

What exactly was your question again?

He looked simply retarded and said, Well, Nevermind baby because .. If you like it I love it. Never a word has been spoken since... Silly Boy!