This One's For the Ladies

I have been a dedicated user of MAC makeup products (almost exclusively) for the last 5 years or so. Their products are fun, less expensive than other department store brands, and above all else, ADDICTIVE.

Lately, however, the ivory pedestal on which MAC resides has been rapidly crumbling . The girls working at the counter are lame, don't know the products, and pretend you aren't even there, even when you're blatently waiting for help. One day I just needed to pick up some mascara, but I was ignored for so long that I just went over to Clinique instead. TAKE THAT, MAC GIRLS!

I was lucky enough a couple months ago to get several hundred dollars worth of free makeup from Smashbox. A nameless gentleman I was 'seeing' has a brother in LA who works at their headquarters and sends whatever he asks for. If you haven't tried this brand, it's probably because you live in Provo. But trust me, you'll love it.

After becoming addicted to their Backdrop Cooling Tint (the most incredible tinted moisturizer of all time), I went online to order more since the aforementioned gentleman is no longer trying to woo me with free goods. Much to my delight and amazement, not only do you get a free sample of your choosing but you also get FREE SHIPPING. Even if you only order one item like I did. And it came in TWO DAYS. In addition to the tint, I also really love their brow kit, lip gloss, and Artificial Light (a highlighting, multi-use lotion). By the way, they also sell sets of Smashbox products at Costco for insanely cheap prices.

Ladies, if you have become an empty, disillusioned shell of your former makeup self because of the abuse you've suffered at the hands of the MAC girls, follow my advice and let Smashbox take you under their wing.