Although so many things are happening in the world of beauty right now, MAC’s legacy can never be undone. Timeless and classic, yet groundbreaking and bold, MAC reinvents itself with every new collection and collaboration it launches. From celebrity-signed collabs to influencer-directed lines, the brand brings fresh new drops, yet stays true to its core. Walking into a MAC store always leaves us confused about what to buy since there are so many options. To solve our dilemma we turned to makeup artists who play with MAC products for a living. In the list below you’ll find top-rated MAC products that are an absolute must in every makeup bag.

Setting sprays aren’t unnecessary products—these goodies are formulated with polymers (long molecules) that act as a shield over your makeup, protecting it from glam-risk factors such as sweat, heat, and life, in general. They are also packed with hydrators like aloe and hyaluronic acid that nurture your skin even when they sit on top of your foundation.  To keep your makeup on fleek, we sourced and tested the absolute best setting sprays on the market. 

“It’s sooooo pigmented!” is a phrase you most likely hear in almost every influencer-review video on YouTube. There’s no doubt that “pigmented” has become a buzzword in the world of beauty. And if everyone uses to describe every eyeshadow under the sun, how can you tell which ones are the real deal? This is where we step in! We tested multiple formulas to distinguish the pigmented from the “sooo pigmented” eyeshadows.

Your mom didn’t contour. She only had blush to add dimension and a dose of freshness to her face. With the rise of contouring, it seems that this product has lost its place under the spotlight. However, it still plays a huge role in subtle makeup looks where it’s all about enhancing the skin’s natural radiance. As beauty obsessives who were around before contouring was a thing, we can’t live without our favorite blushes. Since we know a thing or two about this makeup essential, we rounded a list of the absolute best rouges that will give you a flirty flush.

The trendiest makeup look of 2019 is bright, neon, and bold. Undoubtedly, trends come and go, but it seems that the neon makeup look is here to stay. What we thought it’s just another spring trend that will be forgotten until Labor Day, evolved into a go-to look for many beauty obsessives. To brighten up your winter days, we’ve prepared the ultimate neon makeup shopping edit.

Fact: No makeup trend can dethrone nude makeup looks. Despite the rainbow makeup craziness happening on Instagram, it’s the neutral eyeshadow palette that most of us reach for every day. Unlike many makeup trends that come and go, neutral eye makeup is eternal. The universally flattering shades of brown, beige, mauve and black are staples in every beauty bag. With so many options on the nowadays beauty market, you must have a hard time deciding which one to buy. Worry not, we’ve rounded 10 of the best neutral eyeshadow palettes that aren’t boring at all!

There are many women who have huge makeup bags or vanity cases that are filled with makeup, much of which they never wear. Well, rather than having to carry all this makeup around whenever you are heading off on a trip, you can streamline by just having the makeup essentials.