M.A.C is cheaper in the US yes, prices have become high here ( 18 € to 26 € depending on the collection for a lipstick ) and 22 € for a blush, well. Pro make-up is expensive, esp. if you buy from all collections. Chanel or Nars or Dior have 4 collections per year and mini-collections but M.A.C has too many collections, some are not so good, some are amazing of course !