How to Build Your MAC Makeup Collection: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

MAC Makeup is a very popular brand, and very fun to collect. This article can help show you how to grow your MAC Collection
STEPS

1

REALIZE THAT YOUR MAKEUP COLLECTION CANNOT BE MADE OVER NIGHT. Make a separate fund for your MAC makeup, that you only dive into every month or so. You can also do this simply when you are out shopping. There is no need to bail on a friend and skip a dinner to go out and buy makeup from MAC.

2

LOOK AT MAKEUP YOU ALREADY HAVE. Don't go buy a foundation if you already have one you love. Also, don't just buy makeup for the fun of it. Yes, it may be just a one dollar concealer palette, but if you keep up the un-ending buying sprees, it can add up to more you think. However, if you think it's a good deal and you will like it, feel free to go ahead and spend some money. You can also watch out for current sales, stores, and look online. You can limit yourself by only bringing a certain amount of money on your makeup shopping times and only have those about once a month.

3

MAKE A LIST OF PRODUCTS YOU NEED/WANT (EXAMPLE) -BLUSH, NEUTRAL EYESHADOW\'S, LIPSTICK, ETC.
By making this list, you can look at products and think "Do I really need this? Or should I spend my money on something else?" To be sure, you can also get reviews, online, on TV, on the package, or even from friends who tried the product in the past! Make sure it's worth it.

4

TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL MAC STORE OR COUNTER. Just go up to one of the MAC girls (or guys!) and ask them to help you find the things on your list. They will be super nice and helpful

5

THERE YOU GO! Just follow these steps whenever you want to buy MAC.
TIPS
Sites like temptalia.com are great for MAC lovers. She post's swatches of products, reviews, and even when new collections are coming out!
Don't make buying MAC your whole priority. It can be fun, but remember that other things are more important. Find a healthy balance between makeup and the rest of your life.
WARNINGS
Don't get pulled into the limited edition craze. MAC comes out with new collections all the time, so make sure that you really do want something before you buy it.