- The size and shape of your product should be exactly the same. It should not be longer or fatter or wider or have extra compartments!

- The name of the shade should match exactly! Google for the name of the shade you're looking for. If the names are misspelled or completely off, most likely that item is a fake!

- Batch codes printed on the underside labels MUST match the boxes !

How MAC Batch codes work :



"MAC has reformulated many of their pigments, which is why “batch runs” can vary. I have the second formula of their Golden Olive pigment, for example. The code on that jar is BC6, which means it’s the second batch run (B), made and packaged in December (C) of 2006 (6). Get it?

MAC has also started using the digit “0″ for their batch codes to represent 2010. I purchased an eyeshadow from the MAC counter at Macy’s recently and it had a batch code of “A10″."

(Source)

Each individual letter/number stands for a different batch, month and year! This is an easy way to check the date of manufacture for your MAC products (:





An example of our MAC Studio Tech with the Embossed batch code, AB0 = First Run, November, 2010



The MAC Studio Tech Box, which also has the embossed batch number on the box. Please always remember to check that the batch numbers match those on the label of your MAC compact! Counterfeits are produced in huge batches, hence their batch codes generally differ from those on the box, or might not even be printed on the box at all !



Our MAC Studio Fix with codes matching their respective boxes and batches (A88, in this case)



Pictures of our MAC Studio Fix Foundations from 2008, 2009 and 2010 batches



Studiofix in C8 Shade, Batch code A88 (First run of August 2008)



Studiofix in NW40 Shade, Batch code A99 (First run of September 2009)



Studiofix in NC20 Shade, Batch code B50 (Second run of May 2010)

You'll notice that our batch codes differs as they should, and that all the batch codes are not exactly the same.



You'll also notice that the packaging labels for the shades are in different forms - for the C8 (August 2008) shade, it's in the form of sticker, whilst the NC20 (May 2010) shade has it's name printed on the box instead as MAC updated the packaging for their more recent batches of Studio Fix.

There's been some rumours flying around stating that your MAC is fake if the packaging is slightly different, but please know that it is normal for Mac's packaging to differ slightly from batch to batch, we'd like to refer you to this :

"There have been buyers who claim a MAC product is fake, if there are subtle differences, such as the type slightly higher or lower than usual or other minor change. Remember that MAC products are made by machines, so they will NOT all be perfect. Also, MAC does change their packaging, labels, etc., at times, so never accuse a seller of having fakes, unless you have confirmed the fake with MAC (talk with a manager because there are some newer makeup artists who aren't familar with all MAC or older MAC products and they will say the item is fake, just because they aren't familar with it. I am seeing changes in alot of my new stock from MAC (straight from MAC), including the new UPC code stickers. Some of the information on their boxes is also changing (including the pigment boxes), so please do not assume it is fake if different from products purchased in the past."

(Source : Ebay Guide How to Spot Fake Mac Cosmetics )

If you don't trust the various online sources, hear it straight from a local MAC representative :



In this video, we bring our products to a MAC store in town and have them verified by MAC Staff!

At 1:17, we clarify if it's normal for the labels to differ ( sticker or printed form) and if it's normal for there to be slight changes in packaging with different batches.

At 2:05, we also clarify if it's normal for some MAC products to have their batch codes embossed and some to be printed!

Always check for obvious signs to verify the authenticity of your products! Here are some more detailed guides :

1. Accidentalbeauty's guide to Fake MAC Cosmetics
2. Spot the Difference by LUUUX.com


Our MAC products are shelfpulls direct from the retail stores and are authentic. We hope these tips have helped you to avoid fakes online (: !

All our items have Health Science Authority of Singapore (HSA) notifications, feel free to email us at support@smoochiezz.com if you any queries regarding our products (: !

(All photos in this post were taken by us unless otherwise stated)

Updates:
the blogger has gotten verification from mac that our stuff are authentic :)



her blog post to clarify :
http://pxdkitty.blogspot.com/2011/12/re-smoochiezzs-mac-make-up.html

Recently there's been talk that Smoochiezz M.A.C is fake. It is NOT fake. The stocks that are brought in are just generally older (starting from 2008 and up), which is why we can offer it to you guys at such a cheap price. It's perfectly normal for companies to change the packaging from time to time and over the course of 3 years, it's to be expected that a big company like MAC will update their packaging.

For example, this is one blogger's comparison of MAC's Eyeshadow packaging over 3 years (2008 - 2010) :



"All purchased directly from MAC or CCO. Left to Right with the year they
were released: Smoke & Diamonds (2008), Henna (2009), Prepped for Glamour (2010)"

(source)

The MAC products we purchase are simply older, and therefore the packaging should obviously vary.

If you're still not convinced..

Recent packaging:



(source)

Older packaging with no embossing:



(source)

Our packaging for recent batches of MAC Instocks :



(Picture taken by us, 28/11/11)

Please also note that this whole 'embossed' feature is only found in the later, more recent batches. We also carry other MAC products with this embossed feature, like so:



(Picture taken by us, 28/11/11)

This is from the MAC Studio Tech Range, which is a more recent product/batch, so hence the updated packaging and the embossing of the serial codes (note how the serial numbers 'A30' are embossed in the photo above).

Here's a picture of the inside of the Studio Fix packaging from an online source :



(source)

and here's a photograph of an authentic Mac Studio Fix purchased from Robinsons recently :



(Picture taken by us, 28/11/11)



(Picture taken by us, 28/11/11)

You'll notice that the insides of MAC Packaging will also differ from batch to batch (referring to the examples above : There is no '4' or any number in the top circle, only '3-8' in the middle circle).

Please be assured that our MAC products are authentic, just that they are slightly older stocks. By the way, if you're worried that said 'old' products will damage your skin, MAC counters all over Singapore are also selling products that have been manufactured in previous years, like so :



(Picture taken by us, 28/11/11)

MAC blush produced in November 2010

The most important question here would be if the MAC products are harmful to your skin. Everyone's skin is different, and you will react differently to different products. We'd like to refer you to these forums discussing reactions to MAC products :

1. Is MAC Makeup bad for your skin

2. Does Mac make you break out

"if your skin is breaking out, this does not mean you are allergic to the product. an allergic reaction is quite different than pimples. if you experience irritation, redness, burning or itching these may be signs of an allergic reaction."

3. Allergic reactions to MAC

MAC is not for everyone, so please make sure to test it on a portion of your skin if you're worried. However, just to clarify, our MAC products are definitely authentic and 100% NOT from a china supplier.

We'd like to leave you with this parting note from a MAC Makeup Artist :

"while working at mac, i cannot tell you how many customers come up to me and say "this is making me break out". i, then in turn, flip the lid and uncover a dirty, disgusting sponge. your local mac artist will normally ask you when purchasing your studio fix, "would you like to take some extra sponges with you today?" this is not to add to the the sale, this is merely to help you. sponges are absorbent. any dirt, oil, bacteria, makeup you have on your skin gets absorbed into that sponge. the next time you apply with this same sponge, you are reapplying all that nastiness! sponges are to be thrown out AT LEAST once a week, if not more often. seriously guys, look at your sponges, and think for a second about what that sponge is containing. your best bet is to apply your makeup using a brush. but again, you need to keep your brushes clean and sanitary. do not let them sit at the bottom of your makeup box collecting god knows what, and think you are in the clear just because you are using a brush! 9 times out of 10 this will help you and rid you of the idea that it's making you break out!

(source)

Please feel free to email us at support@smoochiezz.com if you have any further enquiries (: !

We're having our 13th flea in 2 week's time! Conveniently located in the heart of town, we're heading to Cineleisure on the 2nd and 3rd of September (: !

Details are as follows :

Location :

Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Basement (Beside Frolick)
8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695

Dates and Time:

2nd Sep 2011 - 11am to 10pm
3rd Sep 2011 - 11am to 10pm

See ya'll there ♥ !

xoxo,
Smoochiezz spree

First, paint your nails a nice, minty shade of green. We used Essie Mint Candy Apple for this manicure, but you can substitute that with Re-fresh Mint by China Glaze ;) !



Get some glitter! We used NYX Loose Pearl Shadow in Disco Ball (GP09) for an extra sparkle-y finish!





Pour a little glitter out on a disposable spoon.



Apply a layer of clear topcoat but don't wait for it to dry! Tap the spoon gently to ensure the glitter falls unto the still-wet topcoat!



Wipe off the excess and you're all done (: ! We followed the tutorial by Cupcakes & Cashmere, do check out her awesome fashion blog!

xoxo,
Smoochiezz

We've created a step-by-step guide to using Smoochiezz.com (: !  Do click on the images to be taken to the guides !        You can view the guides even if you're don't have a facebook account so don't worry ;) ! Xoxo, Smoochiezz 

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