I was on the phone with my cousin a few days ago while rummaging through my empty makeup containers. She couldn’t understand why I was working so hard to find what she considered to be garbage. I asked her “Girl don’t you keep your empty MAC containers?” She quickly answered “Nah I throw them in the trash.” *FACE PALM AND FAINTS* I could not believe my ears!!! How could she throw away free makeup??? Then I realized there must be other people out there that don’t know that empty MAC containers equal free lipstick! So, I feel its my duty as a product junkie to share this tid bit of information
Back-to-MAC is a recycling program that was implemented by MAC Cosmetics as a way to be committed to preserving our environment. Consumers are encouraged to trade in their empty containers so that they can be recycled, and as an incentive they get a free lipstick in return (value of $18). If you’re a bargainista like me, then free lipstick is right up your alley.
How Does it Work?
It’s easy as 1-2-3. Simply save your empty MAC containers (I usually put mine in a bin under my sink) once you get six, take the containers to your local MAC counter. Trade the containers in for a lipstick of your choice (There may be stipulations that come along with limited release collections). Some counters have even allowed me to trade my containers in for an eyeshadow, but I like lipstick better.
Note: Lipsticks received via the Back-to-MAC program cannot be returned or exchanged
Save those containers guys and dolls! Then let me know what color lipstick you end up with!
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This is sooo good! Six products is a lot though! How lonk does it take for you to accumulate enough empty boxes?
Mari xx
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I probably only do this about once a year. But sometimes I luck up and find empty containers on the street which helps me get my 6 containers really quickly. Anoher thing you can try to do is befriend someone that works at MAC they can’t use the back to MAC program if they are an employee so they may be willing to give you their extra containers they have at home.
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Ive been saving mine. Cant wait to get my lipstick soon
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Oooo what color do you think you are going to get?
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Not sure yet. Something red
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I’ve been throwing away free lipstick??? Not anymore!
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OMG you didn’t know this either? *dead* I feel like a bad friend
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it takes me forever to finish a lipstick…but i guess i could put them into pots instead of keeping them in the tube and trade them in…i think i have six…i might do that
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Be petty like me and take other peoples empties!
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I can’t believe I’ve been losing out on free lipstick! No more chucking away all my empties HAHA x
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LOL! Glad to be able to provide you with the info! Who doesn’t love a free lipstick!
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