GIVEAWAY: Makeup Preview, Photos: MAC Year Of The Snake Collection — Sold Exclusively Online
24 January 2013
266 Comments
The Snake-inspired collection is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes. Beauty Powder illuminates the skin, Eye Shadow creates striking contrasts and Pigments intensify the effect. Zoom Lash adds definition and Powerpoint Eye Pencil defines a razor-sharp line. Lipsticks quiver with lustre and M·A·C’s EXCLUSIVE packaging slithers with chic- featuring Beauty Powder, Lipsticks and Eye Shadows embossed with a gorgeous snake design.
Available exclusively online: January 31, 2013
Beauty Powder in Shell Pearl ($24.00)
Large Eyeshadow in Altered State ($21.00)
Aztec Brick
Carbon
Once Upon A Time…
Lipstick in Cockney ($15.00)
Freckletone
Plumful
Pigment in Brash & Bold ($21.00)
Push the Edge
Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved ($16.00)
Zoom Lash in Zoomblack ($16.00)
GIVEAWAY ———> BeautyStat is giving a few hand-picked samples from this collection 1 lucky reader. To be eligible to win, comment below telling us why you can’t wait to get your hands on this collection! This giveaway is ONLY for U.S. residents, sorry!
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I love it.. I’m a sucker for packaging and what makeup fashion obsessed girl dosent have a crush on MAC and these colors are noot a let down the colors are rich and beautiful .. another gorgeous collection from mac <3
I’d love to win this for my daughter|
Wow,such beautiful rich colors! Those pigments and lipstick colors are just absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to get my hands on on of those red lipsticks.
Oh wow, I would love to try everything in this collection! It looks so mysterious and sexy! I love the lip colors and the eye shadows. They are so pretty!
Sold by the packaging, hence the reason me wanting
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The embossed snake designs are fabulous!
These are really fun, but still wearable colors.
I don’t own ANY MAC. I’d love to try it.
I think these colors rock ! Would love to be able to sample anything from mac ! # crushing on snake from mac !
I can’t wait for this collection because I am in loooooovvveee with the snake design that’s imprinted on the products!! So amazingly gorgeous!!
I love the snake print packaging and the colors are so sophisticated!
So pretty! I love the design on the lipsticks!
I have always been a fan if MAC products because of the quality and how much they give back to our society. The colors, pigment and use of color is for a soft exotic look and would just love to be able to try these products.
Thank you for this opportunity….FAB #BANG
Love the new collection! The pigments and lipsticks are great colors. The blush color is amazing.
I don’t own ANY MAC Cosmetics Products and I would like the chance to Win to try a Collection that is Limited edition and its only going to happen this year which is why I think winning this collection would be the best thing ever knowing I have a ONE OF A KIND Cosmetic Products.
I can’t afford MAC like I used to in my single “disposable income” days, so I’d love to get a chance at owning some again!
Who has a crush on MAC cosmetics? ME!
Love MAC! Love this collection!
OMG! I want that Shell Pearl Beauty powder. So pretty!
This would be the perfect set & tones to accent my Fabulousity
would love to win this stuff because it looks unique and will be a nice new change
Love the design of the collection! It’s so different and a bit sultry
So unique with the design on the actual lipstick! Love it!
I really like the designs on the lipstick and the snake print packaging on the compacts. These look very elegant. I would love to whip these out during a romantic dinner!
I can’t wait because all of the products are just gorgeous. Especially the pressed shadows and lipsticks!
I dont own any MAC products, so it’d be awesome to win some! Plus the colors are glamourous!
Those 3 lipsticks are just TOO MUCH. MAC always blends the best pigments. I live for color and I love MAC.
I love Mac cosmetics because they have vibrant colors and very easy cleanup at the end of the day.
I can’t wait for this collection the colors look so nice and I really like the design of the lipsticks it’s unique
So vampy–love the purple “Push the Edge”–must have it!
I need new lipsticks! This is the perfect opportunity
I can’t wait to get my hands on the “Freckletone” lipstick! Awesome!
on a limited budget, so would love to have samples of one of the best makeup professional lines in the world!
I love the colors and I am a Snake too so this is my year!! Love Mac as well!
Living in San Diego you need to STAND OUT and POP to get noticed…I have never owned let alone TRIED MAC…this would be AWESOME!!..once upon a time and push the edge are HOT!…I have to try them!!!!…please please let this be my chance to!..thank you!!!
I love the colors! By the way, love the MAC freckletone lipstick!
These colors are awesome!!!!
I love the embossed designs for the Chinese Year of the Snake and I like that there are a few permanent MAC line products here.
USA Resident – Thanks for the opportunity at some samples!
I’ve been looking for something to match my freckles! Perfect!
I love to play with colors…This would be fantastic
Oh boy Mac!!
Thanks!
I am just getting into makeup via my daughter, tiffany. I love the colors that you have in this collection and would love to try them for myself in my journey of makeup!
mac is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! evaviolet@yahoo.com
All of these colors would be great to create different looks and I love the design on the lipsticks! MAC always has such great quality.
The colors are gorgeous!
Colors are beautiful
These Colors are so GORGEOUS,
Especially, Beauty Powder in Shell Pearl, ounce Upon a time, Aztec Brick,Pigment in Brash & Bold , PLUMFUL Lipstick!! I would wait in Line for hours to get a hold of These Colors <3 !!!
Please dont make me O:) please Allow this Hard working Mom some Play time with These BEAUTIFUL,WOUNDERFULly VIBRANT Colors :*
Many of my beauty products are from the year of the Rat, my make-up clutch could use some fresh smooth help from MAC’s year of the Snake, shimmer and shine!
I would LOVE to get my hands on these products because the only MAC product I own was given to me by my BFF for my 18th birthday. She knew how much I love makeup but could never afford the higher end ones. So if I win I will return the love to her and share some of the AMAZING MAC products that are in this collection.
I love mac and have some of it. I have been trying to get me a list up before I go to Mac and having samples of the new items would be great for me to try out…
The collection looks fantastic, especially the engraving in the lipsticks! Love!
Love the colors!
I’m in need of some exciting colors!
I am racing out to my MAC counter as soon as these are on the shelf its going to SELL OUT Fast. I can’t wait to play with Once Upon A Time… as an all day eye and then smoke it out with Aztec Brick and Carbon for date night with Hubby he won’t be able to stop looking at his brown eyed girl! Its a huge toss up between lipstick Plumful & Lipstick in Cockney because that is what I’m packing in my suitcase with just my bikini for deserted island getaway.
Beautiful!!!
I have heard so many Great things about MAC and really would Love to try it, The “Aztec Brick” eyeshadow really caught my eye because that color would really make my Blue eyes Pop!
I love MAC Cosmetics and it’s awesome to see the collection on beautystat
Thanks for all of the chances to win cool goodies!!
Wow this collection is gorgeous! I want to look ethereal like the model!
I love Freckletone!! So pretty. The design in the lippies are great.
I love trying new things and the colors are amazing.
I really NEED to win to give me a pick me up!!! Love the colors for the eyes…..can definitely use some help in making my eyes look not so tired!!
I like this snake inspiration. The colors are really cool. My type of style
OMG that lipstick in freckletone looks gorgeous! As does the beauty powder in shell pearl!
Can’t wait to try the zoom lash mascara!
just so lovely!
I love Mac products! This would be great to win!
This is one gorgeous collection. MAC never fails to impress me. I would absolutely love to get my hands on a few of these items, particularly Once Upon a Time eye shadow. I’ve been without a job for quite some time but things are looking promising lately – I hope to score employment by the end of next month. I hope this doesn’t sell out before I get a chance to buy a few of them. I know the Archie collection will be long gone before I can afford to buy them. Please let this collection stick around at least until Easter!
Love this collection! Looks so sexy
Love the Freckletone lipstick! I would love to get my hands on these because I’ve never used MAC products before
This look is amazing!! I want to win so that I can LOVE mac.
wow,these colors are great!wold love to try them!TY!
These look great especially the Cockney lipstick!
I love the warm colors
Wow! amazing colors. I would love to get ahold of this collection.
Holy crapy that is the coolest lipstick ever! Perfect collection for a reptile lover like me haha
wow gorgeous collection!! i would love to win!!!
I love MAC and think the lipsticks in this collection are beautiful. The Beauty Powder is something I want too. MAC has a winner with this set
I think these products are really awesome! They are not something that I usually wear, so it would be fun to try them for a change. Thank you for the giveaway!!
What a great MAC collection. I’d love to wear these colors
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I adore these colors! They stay true to the season.
love to try it
unique muted colors !
I can’t wait to get my hands on this collection because the colors are definitely my style. Would love to win!
This collection is absolutely stunning!!! Would love to get my hands on it because it has colors that I have never tried before!!! Would love to have it!!!
Wow these are scary-cool! Love MAC !! Want to try. Gimme!
What a dynamic collection. Reminds me there are a couple major parties next month. would love to win
I absolutely love these colors! They are so shimmering and vibrant. I never owned colors like these before. I would love to win.
I really need to revamp my whole makeup look – I want something trendier and edgier, especially for Friday and Saturday nights out in NYC – this would be perfect! xoxo
AAAHHHH That was a Make-upgasm Mac has done it again. I would L O V E to win! The colors and products are amazing!
as with all things mac, the colors are rich and vibrant, making for a palette that is appealing and lively…fun to play with!
Gorgeous collection!!!
This collection is so cool!
What a luxurious treat! LOVE MAC Cosmetics and the new collection is gorgeous!
I LOVE MAC! <3
I love the colors! The imprints on the lipstick are amazing and cool. I really hope I win this because I’m a broke college student. lol
Love the new vibrant colors. It’s time to refresh my collection
MAC cosmetics always producesquality colors and this line is no different. Everything looks very bright and beautiful!
I love trying new make up. This brand looks great.
Been using MAC Cosmetics since I was 18. I’m 37 and have never strayed. I love the staff at my local MAC counter, the variety of colors, my fave: StudioFix, and am always ready to shop when new colors and collections come in. It would be great to have a sample so I can test the “latest” before the big purchase.
I am obsessed with makeup. Sadly, I do not make enough to buy the good stuff. That’s what happens when you work for a toy store year around.
But anywho, I’d love to be able to try new looks with new makeup. I need to re-vamp my look and try new colors.
Fingers crossed!
I love to try MAC new collection cause they are stunning!!!
I would LOVE to win this MAC collection! Believe it or not, I’ve never owned any MAC products, so hoping this would give me the chance to. Thanks so much!!
Need a new look for spring. These colors are great.
Gorgeous earthy tones like Once Upon a Time, Aztec Brick and Freckletone, and a giant carbon embossed shadow – - — and you want me to PICK?? Are you kidding? That’s like asking me which puppy is cuter!!
Thanks for the great contest!
Anytime I have received a free sample and have have liked it, I go to the store soon afterwards to buy it! If your products are really so awesome, please send me some samples of your lipsticks (i Love the red pictured!)…I would love to try it!
Very outstanding line and elegant colors beautiful, cant go wrong with MAC
Absolutely luv this!!!! Colors are amazing! I am always up for trying new products.
Those colors look amazing! Wants it.
I love Mac products and would love to try this new collection because it looks amazing. Once upon a time looks like a really nice color and I’ve always wanted to try their mascara too!
i am a huge MAC fan, i love the new designs
This collection is cute and edgy. I love it!
I’m looking for fresh colors for the spring/summer, and these colors would fit the bill. I’d like to try out MAC products, but they’re a little out of my price range right now.
The pigments in this collection are beautiful. I can only imagine how great it looks on the skin. The colors seem so wearable!!!
I have been wanting to try Mac and these products look amazing!
Amazing colors and products!
I love the Collection <3
I love the new collection. It looks amazing and different from all other brands.
I would love to try the brash and bold, and push the edge loose shadows. They look amazing.
I would love to try the brash and bold, and push the edge loose shadows. They look amazing. Though it all looks amazing.
I can’t afford MAC but LOOOOOVE their stuff! Plus, the design is amazing! does it help that I’m Chinese? LOL
I can’t afford MAC but LOOOOOVE their stuff! Plus, the design is amazing!
I love the colors and would love to try MAC makeup. I have heard great things about it.
I love MAC products but am unable to purchase any right now because I was laid off from my job in December.
hot hot hbot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love MAC and need some new colors in my collection!!
Because it’s freaking cool!!
I love all the colors go Mac
This intense color palette is exactly what my slate blue eyes are begging for! Would love to win!
Love the Mac Products
OMG such beautiful vibrant colors! I love how this collection looks so seductive and sexy! As a mom of three boys it would be nice to have makeup like these so I can do my makeup for a night out with my hubby and. Feel sexy. I hope I win!
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Love the lip colors! So sexy!!
Never had mac products, would love to try it. I love the Freckletone lipstick and the powerpoint eye pencil. Also the snake design. HAGD
I have many Mac products and would love to try any new item especially if it’s a gift I could win, that would be wonderful. Please add to my collection.
Simply gorgeous and classy!
I am a devoted MAC fan. I always try to buy a little from each collectiin. I thinj this one .ught be one i get all of. Tge colors are gorgeous
Love MAC! Would love to win this!
im looking to change my look this season. this would be a big boost!! <3
This collection is absolutely beautiful. I would love it!
MAC is to die for and this is an edgy collection. I’m pining to try it.
Great selection for shades and products in the snake line from work, to date night, to home. Thanks SW
I would love to win as I have never tried Mac but have always wanted to!
so pretty!
nice
OMG these products look amazing! NICE JOB beautystat! starting to giveaway amazing things
I’d love to finally get to try some MAC…I’m a student on a drugstore budget, lol! I’m dying to try that Cockney lipstick, it’s gorgeous!
Ooh lala. These colors are so sassy! They’re great for a night out in the town.
I love makeup! I would love to win this for my sister!
Great colors,I need that!
I love the snake design…
I would love to slither around in these hot colors. Love this collection. I’m about to lose my scales, so I really would like to win samples of this snake collection.
Thanks.
I need a change in my beauty products and some color too.Would love to try these bold beauty statements out.Love it! Thanks
I would love to get my hands on this collection because I love the color selection and the lipsticks are to die for!
Excited for Plumful!
The colors and the products look AMAZING!
All the colors are gorgeous, and it’s MAC so it’s awesome quality!
Would love to try some, I also liked and shared the link.
Mac products are amazing. Such high quality.
Amazing collection!! this is a great set for the spring love the colors ready to try hope to win thanks for the chance!!!
I’m a huge MAC fan, but didn’t get the chance to buy myself anything from this collection so I’d love to win! It’s also my birthday in two weeks, so if I win, it would be awesome to wear some of it for my b-day
Thanks!
I can’t wait to get my hands on these!!!!! It would color my world. This is an amazing giveaway. I am bcript on Twitter, and Bobbie Crippen on FaceBook and Pintrest.
I really love the detailed lipsticks and the colors are vivid and sultry
would love to try it!
Great pigmentation and quality of product.
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I;m a hardcore MAC junkie and love most of their collections. I’m a huge lover of color as compared to the nude look and this Snake-inspired collection has many vibrant shades and shimmering finishes. The Beauty Powder illuminates the skin, the Eye Shadow, on first appearance don’t seem to go with each other but after playing around with the colors, you realize how you can create beautiful looks because of the striking contrasts between the colors. The Pigments simply intensify the effect as they always do in every collection. And I particularly love the Zoom Lash mascara because it adds the finishing touch to any creation by adding extra drama to the eyes.
Finally, the lipsticks have a lustre quality which pulls the whole look together.
One of my favorite things I like most in every MAC collection is their innovative and gorgeous packaging and this collection doesn’t let us down.as it is embossed with a gorgeous snake design.
I think this collection is very unique and beautiful.
Thank you for giving your fans the chance to win another terrific giveaway and good luck to all.
Dlori
kleimanlaw at aol dot com
I love trying new products and these look wonderful.
I love the mix of subtle and bold – endless possibilities!
I love the lipsticks and want to also share with my daughters.
I LOVE MY MAC MAKE UP AND AN HONOR TO AD THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE TO THE COLLECTION . CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013 . THIS IS HOT . I JUST LOVE IT WILL GO PERFECT FOR MY DAUGHTERS SENIOR PROM NEXT MONTH .
Love these colors of MAC-up!
I was born in the year of snake many moons ago. I think the design is so clever and I love the colors. They’re very wear able and creative.
MAC Pigment is my fav!!! Every girl should have
at least one in her kit.
OMG i really want to finally try a MAC product!
Liked and shared! Hope to win!
The pigments in this collection are gorgeous!!
Woohoo I wanna try this make-up!!!!
I love Mac makeup. I am a full time student right now and winning this contest would make my day!
Would luv it, a bit to expensive for me so it would be a great contest to win!
i am ready for color & change so i’d love to try em all!
I woul love to try these they look so sweet, cant really afford these but I would be so happy to get the chance to try these.
Thanks for posting this it made me smile.
Love all the colors
***To COOL***
The collection is fresh ~~~ The benefits of MAC are unstoppable…
~maclover4life~
This is right on trend, would love to win!
MAC never fails to amaze!! The colors in this collection are absolutely brilliant and beautiful! I would absolutely love to get my hands on this collection!!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this collection because the embossing is so unique!
I have never tried mac cosmetics so this would be a good way to get me hooked on thrm.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this collection because I am loving the spring colors! Thanks
I have heard such great things about MAC from makeup artists but have never had the chance to try the products!
I am a working mom of two always running around like crazy. This would be a welcomed beauty breath!
I can’t wait to try these because of all the pretty shimmery colors!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this becxause it’s so pretty! I especially love the purples
Love MAC products – all of them! This is a fabulous line!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this collection because the colors are so me and so perfect to wear, day or night. The combinations of shadows and lipsticks are endless! And I love the Snake!!
OMG i really want this so bad, lately i’ve realized i have no make anymore, i have the same eye 3 eyeshadows from about 4 years i really want a new look but buying new stuff is too expensive, since i’m in college i can’t afford this things anymore, would be great really want to rock this new colors for summer, specially de red lipstick. I’m so excited for this giveaway please I want this so bad!
Ooh, I would love to get my hands on the eye shadow Once Upon a Time – what a beautiful shimmery color that is! I love everything MAC and haven’t purchased any of the new collections in so long!!! I’d be happy if you just sent me that eye shadow!!!!
Must….Have…..MAC…..Now….PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck
Absolutely love M.A.C makeup! Have a hard time affording to buy it lately and would really love to try the new collection , love the colors!
I’d love to get my hands on this new collection! Love MAC and what mua doesn’t love extra makeup for their clients
i love mac! and this is so awesome! especially since its celebrating asian culture in a way! love it!
Wow! Great giveaway beauty stat! thank you so much!
these look so amazing!!! they would really make my rocker look as well as my possible wedding day look?
I did everything. I love your Products!!
I love MAC and I love the colors. Would be great to win them!
I love this collection, very unique and beautiful colors..love love love M.A.C.
I would love to win because I feel like the recent blizzards have pummeled my desire to wear make up.. I’m ready for the spring and to start coming alive again! This would be great to get me going!
Dying to try this! Would love to win!The colors are amazing!
Fabulous colors and can’t wait to play……..
I would love to have anything from this collection. I have always been obsessed with MAC and so has my sister. Everytime I enter one of these things its to win it for her. She’s captain of her color guard team and her and her team are always in need of more make up and I know they can put any of this collection to good use for the rest of their performances and showcases this year and for all of next year! I would love to be able to get her something from this!!!
I would love to try this collection especially the lipsticks, awesome colors! <3
gorgeous colors
These products are gorgeous! They look very neutral and would go with many outfits… I am excited to try these products!
I cannot wait to get my hands on this collection. It’s so amazing and the shades and designs are beautiful!!! One of my favorite mac collections!!
I love the vibrant colors and staying power. I’d love to have altered state.
MAC ATTACK………
Such vibrant beautiful colors!
Id really love to try MAC products! it would be my first time!
I can’t wait to get my hands on this collection because I would like to use more fashion quality make-up when doing photography. I think that with this collection my spring photos will look better because its not just the picture quality that’s important, it’s also the quality of the make-up on the model as well. I also would use this collection for everyday use. For the down to earth daylight look to the colorful and sultry night time look. I think that this collection was made for me to utilize every component the way it’s supposed to be used.
HUGE MAC fan here. This junk is legit.
I love make up and these colors look so fun and make me want to create new and fun looks
Looking to try something new
Yes, another chance to claim it, i want it!!!
Woo Hoo would love a chance at that beautiful Collection! LOVE Mac Cosmetics!!
LOVE the snake embossed designs of this collection. thanks for the 2nd chance
love those eye shadows!
Sorry for the winner who didn’t claim but hoping I see my name here! Love MAC and BEAUTY STAT!
Would love to win this!! Thanks
Beautiful!
pick me!
I love the color palette for this collection, looks like you could easily do a daytime and nighttime application.
Those are gorgeous! I would wear them wherever I go.
I will claim it.!!
I can’t wait for this line because MAC can never go wrong!
I’m sorry she wasn’t able to claim it but I’d like another chance to win. The products look fantastic
I wohld love to win try something new….
I would love this items. I am a huge MAC cosmetics lover and love to try new things.
Love the bright colors
Great opportunity! Never tried MAC products and i’ve wanted to all my life!
mac is by far the best cosmetics line if you pick me I will gladly claim my prize and love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love love these colors. Must have for my collection.
I would love this!
I can’t believe someone would neglect to claim their prize!! I already commented wayyyy up there but would love to win this!!!
I love Mac, and I love all of these colors so pretty. I hope I win fingers crossed!!
What gorgeous colors! Would love to win!