Back to M*A*C Program - Completed

I use MAC products fairly religiously and have since I was in high school. Before it was a status symbol, now it's because I think they have the coolest eye shadow shades around! I purchased a bunch of products years ago and realized I was running out of all of them at the same time so I decided to investigate MAC's recycling program, Back to MAC.


Here's what the website says:
Because we share your commitment to the environment, M·A·C accepts returns of its primary packaging through the Back to M·A·C Program. By returning six [6] M·A·C primary packaging containers to a M·A·C counter or M·A·C Cosmetics online, you’ll receive a free M·A·C lipstick of your choice as our thanks to you.

I planned a trip to the mall already so instead of using resources to mail the products, I decided to drop them off at my local store in Fair Oaks Mall.  I had with me: 

• 1 empty eye shadow pan
• 2 empty paint tubes
• 1 empty lip glass
• 1 empty blush compact 
• 1 empty mascara tube

  It was a very painless process and the sales girl had obviously done the transaction many times.  Unlike the website, however, where only a lipstick is offered, if you return your products to the store, you can choose from a lipstick, lip glass or eyeshadow.  Thrilled, I picked out a new smokey olive green from the hundreds of hues and was on my merry way within 5 minutes.

All in all, a wonderful way to feel better about using expensive make-up, but because of your diligence, get something free in exchange! I would highly recommend hanging onto your primary packaging of all make up, even if it's not MAC because my next post will reveal a company willing to take back items that aren't even theirs!