Great Deal on MAC

Let's check out my recent deal on MAC and see how much I've saved.

Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Earthly Riches - US$11.75 (Orig. US$19 / CDN$23) 38% off
Shade description: Deep plum and dirty deep grey with pink veining (Frost)

Fluidline in Silverstroke - US$10.5 (Orig. US$15 / CDN$18) 30% off

Got these 2 from the CCS at Brich Run Prime Outlets on the way to visit my aunt in Michigan.

Eye Shadow/Pro Palette Refill Pan in Club CDN$7.8 (Orig. CDN$13) 40% off
Shade description: Muted reddish brown duochrome with green opalescent shimmer (Satin)

224 Tapered Blending Brush CDN$20.1 (Orig. CDN$33.5) 40% off

Pigment in Vintage Gold CDN$14.1 (Orig. CDN$23.5) 40% off

One of my colleague from my last job is a MAC freelance makeup artist and she gets 40% off as staff discount. So nice of her to get me a few items~ 40% off baby.

~*Club (can u see the green shimmers?)

Pigment in Sweet Sienna US$13.75 (Orig. US$19.5 / CDN$23.5) 29% off

Also from the CCS, got it from Fashion Outlets Mall at Niagara Falls this time.

Total Saving: US$17.5 + CDN$28
* Enough to buy 2 more pigments from MAC

Here are a few ways to pay less for MAC:

1. The Cosmetic Company Store/ Cosmetics Company Outlet

Always check out CCS/CCO when you're in the state. They have brands such as MAC, Bobbie Brown, Clinique, Origins etc for a discounted price. You can find mall locations for the CCS at mallseeker.com.

2. MAC Pro Membership Program

MAC PRO Membership Program is a paid for membership program open to makeup professionals.

How to enroll?
- fill out the M·A·C PRO Membership application
- provide proper professional documentation (such as business card) and a copy of photo identification
- pay a annual membership fee US$35/CDN$45

Discount :
Makeup Artist - 40%
Aestheticians, Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, Fashion Stylists, Nail Technicians, Costume Designers, Models, On-Air Talent/Performers, and Photographers - 30%

3. MAC Pro Student Program

M·A·C PRO Student Program is open to individuals attending a school or institution of makeup artistry or the performing arts.

How to enroll?
- fill out the M·A·C PRO Student Membership application
- provide proof of enrollment in approved school
- pay a semiannual membership fee US$10/CDN$10 (*I don't remember paying $10 for the membership when I was a makeup student, but that was some years ago)

Discount : 20%

~*Swatches

~*Altogether

Have fun saving~