It's HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE!!!

The MAC Hello Kitty Collection has finally arrived!


Well, actually, it's been here since yesterday.

I've already picked up something from the collection: a lipstick in "Cute-ster." Very, very nice. In the tube, it's a light, pearly pink, but it's pretty sheer (Lustre finish), so it doesn't show up that bright on my lips.

As an Asian-American feminist, I'm well aware of the socio-political debate surrounding Hello Kitty (a gentle, cute Asian female with no mouth (although, it's important to note that Sanrio's backstory for Hello Kitty states that she's English...)). And I'm also aware of the existence of general Hello Kitty hate. What can I say? She's my guilty pleasure. Some people have drugs; I've got a mouthless cat and her arsenal of cute, little animal friends (actually, my favorite character is My Melody). Incidentally, I'm deathly allergic to cats.

Anyway, these suckers are going fast (the salesperson at the store, when I went to buy the lipstick, said to me, "You got the last one here! People are going to hate you!!!"), so if you plan to purchase, better act now.

25% Off MAC

Get 25% off MAC online purchases through January 8. Enter code MACFF9 at checkout.

Great Things Come to Those Who Wait!!!

I said it before, and I'll say it again: Screw Black Friday! Better deals come as Christmas nears. MAC is now offering a 25% discount on their Holiday Kits Collection.


This offer is good both online and at your local MAC counter (MAC boutiques included), and is good while supplies last.

Get your gift on!

Past Post:
Attention All MAC Fanatics!!! (Holiday 2008 Collection)

Back to MAC Program

Hey everyone. Happy Turkey Day Eve!

Makeup fanatic or not, I think pretty much everyone who is familiar with cosmetics is familiar with MAC.


And people who are familiar with MAC are also familiar with its charity work through the MAC Aids Fund. But did you know that MAC also has a program dedicated to environmental causes?

The Back to MAC Program is a recycling service MAC provides to its customers, along with an added incentive. Return any six MAC "primary packaging containers" (i.e. used/empty MAC eyeshadow containers, foundation bottles, lipstick tubes, etc.) and receive a free lipstick (Viva Glam lipsticks excluded). You can take advantage of this offer at any MAC counter or on MAC's website.

While I, personally, would rather choose to save myself the postage costs and go to my nearest store, I understand some of you might want to mail it in. For those of you who choose the latter, print and fill out this form. All the instructions are there.

MAC Meets Hello Kitty!!!

To be released in February 2009, according to the grapevine.

There are makeup fanatics who go crazy and buy every new limited edition collection MAC puts out. I, myself, could never do that, but this is VERY tempting!!!

Discounted Luxury Make-up

As you all may know, I recently took a renewed interest in cosmetics. I don't know why. Maybe it has something to do with me turning 30. I don't know. Anyway, here are some helpful resources that I discovered during my recent adventures in the world of make-up.

Cosmetics Company Store (Just a website with locations, not their official website)
This is Estee Lauder's outlet shop. All cosmetics brands that fall under Estee Lauder's umbrella is sold here at discount prices (Estee Lauder, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, MAC, Prescriptives, Origins, etc.). Sometimes it's slim pickins, but sometimes you can find a really great deal (I got a lipstick there for $10 - regular retail is $14). Most of the items here are overstocked items from the department stores, mostly recently discontinued, limited edition, or gift with purchase items.

Lancome Outlet Store
- Same deal.

Discount.makeup.com
- A lot of discontinued or older items. Haven't ordered anything from them, but saw a picture of a semi-wrong-looking lipgloss (some of their pictures are of items as they are) and was a little put off. ... But if they weren't doing good business, I figure they wouldn't be affiliated with a major online retailer. Shrug.

Attention All MAC Fanatics!!! (Holiday 2008 Collection)

MAC has just released its 2008 holiday collection. I can take or leave the makeup, but the thing that has sort of caught my eye are the holiday brush sets. If you're familiar with MAC brushes, you know that they are of GREAT quality... and will cost you an arm and a leg (and maybe the pinky toe from the foot you have left).

The brushes in these sets have shorter handles (they're meant for travel), but you really can't beat the price! $49.50 for a set of 4-5 brushes? PLEEZ! That's how much it costs to buy one regular brush!!!



Anyway, this is for those of you who've been wanting to indulge in some quality make-up brushes. And remember - free shipping on all purchases through this Saturday, the 25th!

P.S. For those of you who want to earn some cash back, remember to check the MAC cosmetics section of department stores affiliated with Ebates (e.g. Macy's, Nordstrom, etc.). Be careful, though. These department stores may not have free shipping deals, so the 3 or whatever % cash back may not be worth it if you have to pay for shipping.

* UPDATE * I've been hearing rumors that these brush sets are available in-store at Nordstrom for $35!!!

Online Cosmetics Deals!

Here's a quick list of make-up deals online this week:

Prescriptives - 25% off + Free Shipping through Friday, 10/24.
Use promo code FRIEND8 at checkout.
Apparently, they make some of the best foundations around.
My tip: Connect through Ebates to get an additional 6% cash back.

MAC - Free Shipping all purchases through Saturday, 10/25.
No promo code necessary.
MAC's known for their lipsticks and eyeshadows. I personally find their lipsticks a little drying, but the colors are great. Just have your lipbalm handy.
No Ebates link here, although some department stores listed on Ebates also sell MAC.

Shu Uemura - Free Shipping on orders of $45+ through Sunday, 10/26.
Use promo code OCT08 at checkout.
If you haven't tried their cleansing oils, you don't know what you're missing! Also, their lipsticks are like butter... A sweet, berry-scented butter.
My tip: Connect through Ebates to get 5% cash back.