I love everything about NARS, their packaging, the products themselves... everything. Yes, they are more pricey... but is it worth the extra money? Yes most definitely the quality of a NARS eyeshadow to a MAC one is way better! Everything from NARS is super pigmented and amazing! I hardly shop at MAC anymore, it's all NARS!
For brushes I'd go with Mac -- shadows too (aquadasic for the summer!)
I use Nars' blush and bronzer and I love it; also have a quad from Nars and it's probably my favorite shadow combination but I'm pretty sure I can get the same combo from Mac
I like stuff from both. I like the NARS sheer glow foundation, lipgloss, blush, bronzer and MAC I like their paint pots some eyeshadows, lipglosses, foundations. It's a tie for me : )
Hands down Nars! I think their color pay off is way better than Mac. The only thing I don't like about Nars is the price. I love the blushes, bronzers, and eyeshadows.
I really love them both. MAC obviously has a lot more to offer, but I find the over all quality of NARS to be better (the products and the packaging). The plus with MAC is that it is less expensive, but I have a huge weakness for NARS, so I guess NARS lol.
I agree with Liz P. Why do we have to choose between Mac and 'insert another brand here'? I haven't found a perfect brand to fit 100% of my needs yet and I seriously doubt I ever will.
well it depends..i love nars bronzer and blush products..they really work for all complextions plus i have their tinted moisturizer and i love it!!! but mac i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee their eyeshadows you just dont get those colors in other brands, and i love macs fix it spray. but i also love that sephora has reward points.
I love both companies for different reasons. Both were started by Makeup artist.
Mac was the first of its kind. Luv their lipglasses to this day. However I have found that each month they come out with a new campain that has dupps of something they has had out a while ago.
Nars- I love their blushes and foundations. I have a medium complexion w yellow undertones. I perfer their foundaions because it doesnt oxides like Mac. Orgasm is a cult favorite.. I am not a fan of their eyeshadow which are soo flacky. The colors are great but the fall out is crazy it kinda reminds me of the Naked paletts.
My local MAC store has by far some of the rudest sales associates in there. I love MAC lipsticks but I generally end up walking out after 10 minutes of trying to flag down one of their artists.
I've found NARS has better quality products and I don't mind giving my Sephora people any commission off of the sale. My only downfall is that it's a little expensive.
I'd have to say NARS, hands down, but only based on their blushes/bronzers because I don't any eyeshadows/foundations from either brand. The pigment and staying power is phenomenal - you get what you pay for.
I definitely love both brands, but I have to say MAC is more of a favorite only because it's at a more affordable price point for me (I'm entering college in the fall and I only work a part time job). I love NARS's blushes, lipglosses and lipsticks, and I adore MAC's lipglasses, lipsticks and eyeshadows. Though with both brands, I've noticed some inconsistencies with quality, such as NARS's Soft Touch Pencils and MAC's eyeshadow quads and LE colors. They both have downfalls, but as long as you do some swatching at a counter or research, I definitely recommend MAC
Nars is pricey but I love the products. MAC I only use for the pressed powder cause the eyeliners are just not for me. Had too many problems with their liners.
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Jul 29, 2011
Ashley G.
I love everything about NARS, their packaging, the products themselves... everything. Yes, they are more pricey... but is it worth the extra money? Yes most definitely the quality of a NARS eyeshadow to a MAC one is way better! Everything from NARS is super pigmented and amazing! I hardly shop at MAC anymore, it's all NARS!
Jul 30, 2011
Eunice S.
For brushes I'd go with Mac -- shadows too (aquadasic for the summer!)
I use Nars' blush and bronzer and I love it; also have a quad from Nars and it's probably my favorite shadow combination but I'm pretty sure I can get the same combo from Mac
Jul 30, 2011
Crystal T.
NARS for lipsticks and MAC for foundation.. but they're both good just NARS is a tad more expensive than MAC.
Dec 22, 2011
Theresa T.
I like stuff from both. I like the NARS sheer glow foundation, lipgloss, blush, bronzer and MAC I like their paint pots some eyeshadows, lipglosses, foundations. It's a tie for me : )
Dec 28, 2011
Annalese H.
Hands down Nars! I think their color pay off is way better than Mac. The only thing I don't like about Nars is the price. I love the blushes, bronzers, and eyeshadows.
Dec 28, 2011
Ariane C.
I really love them both. MAC obviously has a lot more to offer, but I find the over all quality of NARS to be better (the products and the packaging). The plus with MAC is that it is less expensive, but I have a huge weakness for NARS, so I guess NARS lol.
Jul 20, 2012
Samantha J.
NARs all the way! Macs okay but the packaging and pigmentation is way better in NARS js.
Jul 20, 2012
Nichole H.
I agree with Liz P. Why do we have to choose between Mac and 'insert another brand here'? I haven't found a perfect brand to fit 100% of my needs yet and I seriously doubt I ever will.
Jul 20, 2012
Crystal C.
well it depends..i love nars bronzer and blush products..they really work for all complextions plus i have their tinted moisturizer and i love it!!! but mac i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee their eyeshadows you just dont get those colors in other brands, and i love macs fix it spray. but i also love that sephora has reward points.
Jul 20, 2012
Sofia M.
Nars blushs are better. MAC eyeshadows are better. Overall MAC is cheaper.
Jul 20, 2012
Christina O.
Mac. Better quality and cheaper. Definitely mac for me.
Jul 20, 2012
Danie D.
I love both companies for different reasons. Both were started by Makeup artist.
Mac was the first of its kind. Luv their lipglasses to this day. However I have found that each month they come out with a new campain that has dupps of something they has had out a while ago.
Nars- I love their blushes and foundations. I have a medium complexion w yellow undertones. I perfer their foundaions because it doesnt oxides like Mac. Orgasm is a cult favorite.. I am not a fan of their eyeshadow which are soo flacky. The colors are great but the fall out is crazy it kinda reminds me of the Naked paletts.
Jul 20, 2012
Amanda B.
depends on what your talking about foundation and eyeshadow MAC blush and lipstick NARS
Jul 22, 2012
Nicki N.
My local MAC store has by far some of the rudest sales associates in there. I love MAC lipsticks but I generally end up walking out after 10 minutes of trying to flag down one of their artists.
I've found NARS has better quality products and I don't mind giving my Sephora people any commission off of the sale. My only downfall is that it's a little expensive.
Jul 22, 2012
izahh I.
From my brand i shifted to NARS, its really great on my skin
Jul 22, 2012
karissa b.
I'd have to say NARS, hands down, but only based on their blushes/bronzers because I don't any eyeshadows/foundations from either brand. The pigment and staying power is phenomenal - you get what you pay for.
Jul 23, 2012
Lauren D.
I definitely love both brands, but I have to say MAC is more of a favorite only because it's at a more affordable price point for me (I'm entering college in the fall and I only work a part time job). I love NARS's blushes, lipglosses and lipsticks, and I adore MAC's lipglasses, lipsticks and eyeshadows. Though with both brands, I've noticed some inconsistencies with quality, such as NARS's Soft Touch Pencils and MAC's eyeshadow quads and LE colors. They both have downfalls, but as long as you do some swatching at a counter or research, I definitely recommend MAC
Jul 23, 2012
Latoya B.
Nars blush, Mac shadows, channel liners, and Dior mascara, and benifit foundation.
Oct 29, 2012
Juliet S.
Nars
Feb 18, 2013
Elle J.
Mac has more variety and is cheaper. I can't compare the product quality though, I've never bought nars for those reasons.
Feb 18, 2013
Anne M.
They are both awesome!! But I personally like Nars better :)
Feb 18, 2013
Marne M.
Nars is pricey but I love the products. MAC I only use for the pressed powder cause the eyeliners are just not for me. Had too many problems with their liners.