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MAC TSV...YES!

Shanus — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:50:15 GMT

What a great deal!!! The Primer for Lip is worth its weight in gold to smoothe the lips, keep lipstick in place and no feathering into lines.

The shades of lipsticks and liners are definitely universal. The price is much less than I can purchase the individal items.

Yes, I ordered the TSV.

...If you have difficulty with lipstick staying on even under a mask, try these.

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nyc1 — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:53:39 GMT

@Shanus ENJOY your purchase. These shades are definitely a little too nude/muted and would look awful on me. I don't use a lip primer. I'll often use a pencil and bring the color into the lip with a balm. I could probably use the pencils, but not the rest of the set. Have fun... I'm sure you'll enjoy experimenting with what you get. Let us know how you like it.

Edited to correct a spelling error!!!! I hate that!

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Shanus — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:54:58 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
@Shanus ENJOY your purchase. These shades are definitely a little too nude/muted and would look awful on me. I don't use a lip primer. I'll often use a pencil and bring the color into the lip with a balm. I could probably use the pencils, but not the rest of the set. Have fun... I'm sure you'll enjoy experimenting with what you get. Let us kno how you like it.

@nyc1 Thanks, I will enjoy these shades. If a shade is too light, I use a darker pencil and fill in my lips instead of just lining. I also like to do ombre look where I fill in the outer lip with a darker pencil andlighter lipstick in the the centermfor a plump lip look.

I've used these shades of pencils and lipsticks before and they're quite flattering on me.

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Shanus — Tue, 24 May 2022 11:56:49 GMT

@nyc1 My posts are mostly edited for spelling, not content. I type faster than I think. 😂

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luvzchiz — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:03:58 GMT

FYI. MAC cosmetics are not cruelty free.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:07:06 GMT

@Shanus I am glad you weighed in....I thought of giving you a shout out to weigh in when I saw this TSV as I know you are a Mac fan. I love these nude/pink/brown shades and I've never used a pencil before. You've endorsed it....I'm buying. Looks like we have a winner in this TSV.

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Harpa — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:07:52 GMT

I say enjoy it, too! @Shanus

But for me, an easy pass. I do not need the primer, I do not like MAC lip liners, and I would rather handpick my own shades. I do like MAC lipsticks, though.

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Shanus — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:13:24 GMT

Yes, MAC is owned by Lauder and may the saving grace of the company.

When I was recently in DC, I was at the Bobbi Brown counter at NM which has been diminished to about a three foot space instead of the much larger area it was before. The rep said they think it will be removed from their stores completely...many items are not being replenished.

Lauder killed the BB line.

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Shanus — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:12:04 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Shanus I am glad you weighed in....I thought of giving you a shout out to weigh in when I saw this TSV as I know you are a Mac fan. I love these nude/pink/brown shades and I've never used a pencil before. You've endorsed it....I'm buying. Looks like we have a winner in this TSV.

@phoenixbrd I always try to use pencils (lip and eye) that can be sharpened. They are more sanitary than ones you use in these areas that roll up/down and stay inside where bacteria can develope.

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scatcat — Tue, 24 May 2022 19:39:02 GMT

I'm with @Harpa I'd rather pick my own color

Nordstrom and others routinely have MAC lipsticks 20% off free shipping

But I did watch Rachel's video and she looks fantastic

Enjoy ladies who do purchase it!

PS - why oh why are they not cruelty free? MAC is such an inclusive all loving company - why not throw in animal loving ??

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Goldengate8361 — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:35:13 GMT

@Shanus I agree! I ordered it this morning. The colors are great and MAC lip products are very good! It is a great deal all the way around.

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RespectLife — Tue, 24 May 2022 12:56:36 GMT

@luvzchiz wrote:
FYI. MAC cosmetics are not cruelty free.

Which is why I have to say:

Sorry, MAC NO!

Estee Lauder NO.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:01:51 GMT

I think it is a great deal! I just recently started using a Lip Primer and it makes such a difference for me. I had bleeding/feathering on my top lip line so much, my lipstick looked awful in the middle of the afternoon.

Lip Primer made a big difference for me.

The colors look really pretty-just wondering how they would look on a light tan complexion though?

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Dusty1 — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:33:55 GMT

@scatcat Cruelty free is hard to determine. I don't think any product is completely free from testing as the ingredients that they use have probably been tested on animals at some point. But, I am not an expert on what makes a product considered completely free of testing.

This is from the Mac web site.

WORKING TOWARD A CRUELTY-FREE WORLD

M·A·C does not test on animals. We do not own any animal testing facilities and we never ask others to test on animals for us. While some governments conduct animal testing to prove safety before they will allow us to sell our products, M·A·C has never tested on animals and we continue to be a leader in the movement to end animal testing globally. To this end, we are proud to partner with IIVS (INSTITUTE FOR IN VITRO SCIENCES) to expand the use and acceptance of non-animal testing methods worldwide.

FAQ

Here are the answers to some of the questions we get asked most often. If you have others, please CLICK HERE to contact us and we’ll get back to you. We want to keep the conversation going.

Which countries require animal testing?
China tests on animals as part of its safety assessment of cosmetic products. We love our fans and we never want to exclude them anywhere.

How does M·A·C test its products for safety and efficacy?
We use human volunteers and we conduct or commission in vitro testing.

Does M·A·C own any animal testing facilities?
No. We don’t own any animal testing facilities anywhere in the world.

What is the Institute for In Vitro Sciences?
The INSTITUTE FOR IN VITRO SCIENCES (IIVS) develops and implements programs in countries where in vitro testing is not accepted in order to educate scientists on the scientifically validated safety record of these methods. We are proud to announce a new partnership with the INSTITUTE FOR IN VITRO SCIENCES (IIVS) to help ensure that alternative testing becomes the global standard. By funding IIVS’s International Outreach Program (IOP), we are working to make a difference. The IOP provides a wide array of support including technical assistance in the form of lectures, workshops and hands-on training sessions to countries that rely on animal testing to determine the safety of products or ingredients.

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paixmcdao — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:43:21 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Yes, MAC is owned by Lauder and may the saving grace of the company.

When I was recently in DC, I was at the Bobbi Brown counter at NM which has been diminished to about a three foot space instead of the much larger area it was before. The rep said they think it will be removed from their stores completely...many items are not being replenished.

Lauder killed the BB line.

How did Estee Lauder kill the line? It has owned it since 1995, and revenues do not reflect what you are claiming.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 24 May 2022 16:09:33 GMT

@luvzchiz wrote:
FYI. MAC cosmetics are not cruelty free.

"Cruelty free" is superficial. Look hard enough and find 'CF' has no real boundaries.

"Cruelty Free"/"Not Tested on Animals"

https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling-claims/cruelty-freenot-tested-animals

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wagirl — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:27:40 GMT

too brown for me and lipliners, not so much for me--just tossed out about 6 recently.

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Icegoddess — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:56:53 GMT

Never heard of a lip primer. I preferred the Autumn shipment over the current one, so easy pass for me. The liner colors looked nice, but I've never worn MAC.

I have see where some makeup artists not only line the lip, but use the lip liner over the entire lip which supposedly makes for a long lasting lip. I've tried that, but hate how dry the liner is. I happened to have a lippie I bought as Sally's that I like the color of, but didn't realize it was matte when I bought it. I use that after I line my lips and then use my lipstick over it. It goes on wet with a little wand like a lip gloss would, but dries matte.

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Danielle46 — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:07:18 GMT

I go to the MAC Counter at Nordstrom and select the colors that look best on me. The TSV will not work for my coloring but I love the brand and use many of their products.

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Trinity11 — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:10:16 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
What a great deal!!! The Primer for Lip is worth its weight in gold to smoothe the lips, keep lipstick in place and no feathering into lines.

The shades of lipsticks and liners are definitely universal. The price is much less than I can purchase the individal items.

Yes, I ordered the TSV.

...If you have difficulty with lipstick staying on even under a mask, try these.

MAC has a wonderful program for licensed makeup artists. Large discounts offered and everything offered for a fraction of the retail price. FYI.