"I'm going to MAC for the very first time! What should I buy?"
This is the most common email I get regarding MAC. I never know what to say, because when you don't really know the person asking, it's hard to recommend just a few or one product. Lipstick or Blush? Which color? What if she doesn't wear lipstick? Oh, eyeshadow! But neutrals or bright shades? Brus----pots! Argh, forget it! I won't reply to this email! I don't know anything!
{If you emailed me about this, now you know.}
So today I'll just show you my the MAC products I'd buy all over again - if I had to.
MAC Blushes:
Peaches (Sheertone) ~ If you love peach blushes, this is one to own.
Fleur Power (Satin) ~ It's so strange that this is my most-worn pink blush yet I haven't hit pan until now!
Concealer:
MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF 35 ~ It's a thick heavy-coverage cream concealer that covers blemishes quite well. I rarely use it anymore, because now I need another shade. This is shade NC35, which still suits my undereye areas.
Powders:
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (Light Medium) ~ I've hit pan, which means I've been using it more than I realized. It's a compact powder with medium coverage, so you can use it alone.
Highlighter:
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Soft & Gentle ~ The best highlighting powder I've come across. Most are too shimmery, but this has a very fine texture.
Brushes:
MAC 266 Small Angle Brush ~ Love it. Can't live without it. I use it for eyeliner & brows.
MAC 217 Blending Brush ~ The most copied blending brush
MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush ~ I use this to apply lid colors. It delivers both powder & cream e/s well.
Paintpots: Long-lasting cream eyeshadows you can wear alone or under other eyeshadows
Layin' Low ~ A creamy beige that works great as a primer. Swatched here
Genuine Treasure ~ A gorgeous glittery gold. Limited Edition, but I love it so much I had to incluse it. In case it comes back, do check it out! Swatched here
Constructivist ~ A metallic brown. You wear this, and you don't need any other e/s. It has made it to my most-worn MAC products list. Swatched here