How full should a pigment jar be? Pigment Weights and Sizes.
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bellaetoile
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again, pigments are sold by weight, not volume. it's very normal for some pigments to be less full than others, and if i remember correctly, apricot pink was one of them. testers often get combined, or have product added to them, so they're not always indicative of how the product should look when new.
in fact, pigments from sweetie cake on have been slightly lower, which i also attribute to a change in the packaging or distribution center, because all pigments post-sweetie cake have had loose pigment residue falling out all over the jars and boxes. and yes, they came like this, as i have purchased alo my pigments BNIB from stores. my favorite MA even mentioned that the box that they were shipped in had some residue, and that several customers had complained.
in fact, pigments from sweetie cake on have been slightly lower, which i also attribute to a change in the packaging or distribution center, because all pigments post-sweetie cake have had loose pigment residue falling out all over the jars and boxes. and yes, they came like this, as i have purchased alo my pigments BNIB from stores. my favorite MA even mentioned that the box that they were shipped in had some residue, and that several customers had complained.
Ethel
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How full?
How full should pigments be? I only own three. The first two that I bought were brimming over the top. I've used them tons and they still appear full when the lid is screwed on. But I opened my entremauve today and noticed it's only about 3/4ths full, like to right where the silver MAC logo is. Is this sort of inconsistency normal? because I'm tempted to complain, seeing as I got way less pigment for my money.
How full should pigments be? I only own three. The first two that I bought were brimming over the top. I've used them tons and they still appear full when the lid is screwed on. But I opened my entremauve today and noticed it's only about 3/4ths full, like to right where the silver MAC logo is. Is this sort of inconsistency normal? because I'm tempted to complain, seeing as I got way less pigment for my money.
Meliss1026
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Some pigments don't get filled to the top. They are filled by weight and not by the volume of the jar. Its normal, you didnt get jipped, dont worry =)
loveinexcess
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My jar of entremauve wasn't full to the top either. Seems a bit "heavier" than some other pigments so that is probably why.
Yours is fine.
Yours is fine.
lara
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MAC FAQ: Pigments (subheading: Why is my pigment jar not full up the brim?)
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...igments+weight
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...igments+weight
Rennah
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MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
You may or may not have noticed this... some of the Overrich pigments are only 4.3 g as opposed to regular 7.5 g and are still selling for $19.50.
macattack
M·A·C Cosmetics | Pigment
7.5g / 0.26 oz or 4.3g / 0.15 oz
US$19.50
Weird...
You may or may not have noticed this... some of the Overrich pigments are only 4.3 g as opposed to regular 7.5 g and are still selling for $19.50.
macattack
M·A·C Cosmetics | Pigment
7.5g / 0.26 oz or 4.3g / 0.15 oz
US$19.50
Weird...
xxManBeaterxx
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
I know, a lot of the girls on specktra already noticed it, and many complained to the cosmetic company i think, the older label was really misleading, since it said 7.5g before, but im glad they changed it. I think the price should be lower since they are giving us less.. but we all know they'll never do that lol.
I know, a lot of the girls on specktra already noticed it, and many complained to the cosmetic company i think, the older label was really misleading, since it said 7.5g before, but im glad they changed it. I think the price should be lower since they are giving us less.. but we all know they'll never do that lol.
ThePostcardOrg
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
Thats wierd... Has MAC notified the customers, or is it something that has been changed secretly?
Thats wierd... Has MAC notified the customers, or is it something that has been changed secretly?
MAC_Whore
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
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No, MAC hasn't said anything.
Reducing product, but keeping the package size the same is a common practice to increase profits and is especially prevalent in food items. It is sneaky as hell, but companies never admit to it unless they are a called on it.
Also, different formulas have different density, so that effects weight.
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Originally Posted by ThePostcardOrg
Thats wierd... Has MAC notified the customers, or is it something that has been changed secretly? |
No, MAC hasn't said anything.
Reducing product, but keeping the package size the same is a common practice to increase profits and is especially prevalent in food items. It is sneaky as hell, but companies never admit to it unless they are a called on it.
Also, different formulas have different density, so that effects weight.
AdlersMommy22
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
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Aren't the overrich pigment's formula metallic and MAD different than any other pigment? I thought that was the reason...
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| Originally Posted by MAC_Whore
No, MAC hasn't said anything. Reducing product, but keeping the package size the same is a common practice to increase profits and is especially prevalent in food items. It is sneaky as hell, but companies never admit to it unless they are a called on it. Also, different formulas have different density, so that effects weight. |
Aren't the overrich pigment's formula metallic and MAD different than any other pigment? I thought that was the reason...
cloudburst
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
Yes I just checked the website - which colours are 7.5g and which are 4.3g?
It's dissapointing MAC would do this.
Yes I just checked the website - which colours are 7.5g and which are 4.3g?
It's dissapointing MAC would do this.
cloudburst
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
Yes I just checked the website - which colours are 7.5g and which are 4.3g?
It's dissapointing MAC would do this.
Yes I just checked the website - which colours are 7.5g and which are 4.3g?
It's dissapointing MAC would do this.
glamdoll
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
I asked today, and I was told that the overrich pigments are a different texture so they were measured differently.
The new pigments launching with all the new collections are still 7.5 ladies
So that is that I guess...
I noticed this at the grocery store, I was buying ice cream and one was 2quarts for 2.50 and the other one was 1.5 for 3.99 same brand too, but one was light extra churned and the other regular.
Its just texture and stuff that affects the product.
I asked today, and I was told that the overrich pigments are a different texture so they were measured differently.
The new pigments launching with all the new collections are still 7.5 ladies
So that is that I guess...
I noticed this at the grocery store, I was buying ice cream and one was 2quarts for 2.50 and the other one was 1.5 for 3.99 same brand too, but one was light extra churned and the other regular.
Its just texture and stuff that affects the product.
ExquizitDiva
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
Yes right now it's only the overrich pigments... not any of the others .. and not ALL of the overrich. I have mega rich and it's a full 7.5 so is mauvement.
Yes right now it's only the overrich pigments... not any of the others .. and not ALL of the overrich. I have mega rich and it's a full 7.5 so is mauvement.
MrsRjizzle
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
i bought marine ultra at the pro store and the box is marked 2.5 and i was shocked. the website shows all with the weights above not this one. i called custmer service they were gonna check on it and get back to me and they never did. i called the pro store and they said they were all like that so thats jhow they were suppesto be....
i bought marine ultra at the pro store and the box is marked 2.5 and i was shocked. the website shows all with the weights above not this one. i called custmer service they were gonna check on it and get back to me and they never did. i called the pro store and they said they were all like that so thats jhow they were suppesto be....
glamdoll
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Re: MAC selling less pigment for the same price as regular sized pigment
The best way I can explain it is like my science teacher did to me. Lets say I want to get a pound in bricks and a pound in rice, well obviously I would end up having A LOT more rice (visually) than brick, its just the weight and material. Because its true not all the overrich are 4.3
I hope they do not do this to all other pigments. It doesnt seem like it, cus I saw them at 7.5 but time will tell
The best way I can explain it is like my science teacher did to me. Lets say I want to get a pound in bricks and a pound in rice, well obviously I would end up having A LOT more rice (visually) than brick, its just the weight and material. Because its true not all the overrich are 4.3
I hope they do not do this to all other pigments. It doesnt seem like it, cus I saw them at 7.5 but time will tell
