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Dec 29, 2012
Samara S.
I've never really tried Mac but Smashbox I have what's your fav?!?
Dec 29, 2012
Madelen H.
I like smashbox primer, but mac lipstick is the best❤💄I like both very well❤💝
Dec 29, 2012
Amy N.
MAC is amazing in that it has sooo many different shades and colors. But I do love Smashbox as well. I would say try both and see what you like! I feel like both are very heavy in color and have full coverage.
Hope this helped!
Happy New Year,
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Dec 29, 2012
Sarah R.
I've became a smashbox convert
Dec 29, 2012
Sarah R.
I've became a smashbox convert
Dec 29, 2012
Sarah R.
so many multiple postings!!!! what's going on!?
Dec 29, 2012
Melissa M.
MAC
Dec 29, 2012
Jane J.
I love Mac studio fix ( who doesn't) and there lipstick colours and cheek stains, I love smashbox photo finish primer, the best out there in my opinion and they're Full Exposure Mascara I never let go empty :)
Dec 30, 2012
Samara S.
Awesome thanks everyone!!!! :)
Dec 30, 2012
Brittany S.
I'm not a huge fan of either. But I love smashbox full exposure mascara.
Dec 30, 2012
Samara S.
Yeah I have that now and I love it!! :) thanks everyone!! :)
Dec 30, 2012
Ashleigh F.
Smashbox mascara is the best I have ever used, but I love MAC's foundation and concealers!
Dec 30, 2012
Marie-Claire M.
They are both owned by Estée Lauder and they have become very similar. Smashbox is all oil free, paraben free, PETA certified. MAC is non comedogenic with a lot more variety to choose from and better brushes. It's personal preference!
Dec 31, 2012
Sulema W.
Smashbox!! I almost have everything lol
Dec 31, 2012
Katie S.
I like mac better mostly because their variety of shades and their products suit multiple skintones (well some products)
Dec 31, 2012
Stacey L.
Mac!
Dec 31, 2012
Neidy R.
Mac, so many colors!(:
Jan 1, 2013
Gloria B.
I love Mac and smashbox. Mac has better eyeshadows concealer foundation and stuff like that. Smashbox has a very good tinted moisturizer and bb cream also mascara.
Jan 1, 2013
Emma T.
Mac is sooo overrated in my opinion. I find the quality of their products to be so so and the service at my MAC counter is very poor. They do have a wide variety and I love the blushes and skin finishes but besides that MAC has not impressed me so much. I think like any other brand they have great things and horrible things. Just my opinion
Jan 1, 2013
Heather H.
Definitely mac. The only thing I like better from smashbox is their face primer
Jan 1, 2013
Jennifer J.
Definitely Mac but Smashbox has a Primer out of this WORLD
Jan 2, 2013
Jennifer W.
MAC for sure , their products are so pigmented ... They are not overly priced you pay for the quality and your visits for " refills" are far and few because the pigment and quality is there, you dont have to load the product on !!! I think the service is great , but its going to vary from counter to counter . I find most people assume they will have a bad experience and most often have made up their mind before even walking into the counter!!
Jan 2, 2013
Emily A.
I recommend Mac, great quality makeup, great coverage, and I am a huge fan off their lipsticks