Hello everyone!
As you all know, I am a total MAC addict- and being a MAC addict can be very costly! However, when I went to the MAC store today, I realized there is a way to save a few bucks on eye shadows. No Pro membership, coupons, etc needed, just this knowledge.
Buy your shadows in palette pan form. I'll explain how this can save space in your makeup kits and money in your wallet. However, this can only be done through www.maccosmetics.com or purchasing from an actual MAC store, NOT the counter in a department store. They do not sell these items.
Step 1: Buy an empty MAC pro palette. These cost $14 USD and the eye shadow version holds 15 colors, while the blush version holds 6.
Step 2: Buy the colors you want- but ask for the palette refill pans. Eyeshadows cost $11 USD whereas the individual retail packaged ones will cost $14.50.
Total Savings:
Eyeshadows:
Retail Packaging:
Shadows x 15 = $217.50
Palette version:
Palette: $14
Shadows x15 = $165
Total: $179 USD - Total savings of $38.50.
There is, however just ONE setback, you cannot "Back 2 Mac" the empty pans, meaning you cannot trade in used containers for free lipstick. However, the money saved is more than 2 lipsticks would be worth.
