MAC Advent Calendar Unveiling: Influencer Reviews Holiday Beauty Haul

Beauty Influencer Unveils MAC Advent Calendar Contents, Sparking Discussion on Value Beauty influencer Yana (yannalinnaa) recently shared a comprehensive unboxing of the highly anticipated MAC Advent Calendar, priced at $225 with an advertised value of $471. The video, which quickly garnered over 10 million views, offers a detailed look into the 12-day beauty countdown, revealing a mix of full-size and mini products that have sparked considerable online conversation regarding the set's overall worth. Among the items unboxed were several lip products, including a full-size lipstick in "Sweet Deal," a MAC Squirt lipstick, a mini lip pencil in "Spice," a MAC lip gloss also in "Spice," and a full-size liquid lipstick. Yana provided immediate swatches and application demonstrations, offering candid opinions on shades and formulas. "I thought it was going to be lighter," she commented on the "Sweet Deal" lipstick, noting its deeper tone on her lips. She later expressed strong approval for the liquid lipstick, stating, "I love the formula, I love the color. This is very pretty." The calendar also featured a mini MAC Hyper Real Skin Canvas Balm, which Yana praised as "one of the best serums out there," revealing she has gone through "like four bottles of these." Other items included a single eyeshadow in "Swiss Chocolate Matte," a full-size MAC Prep + Prime lip product, a black gel eyeliner, and a single eyeshadow in "Frost." Yana indicated that some items, such as the brown eyeshadow, would be part of a giveaway, as they did not suit her personal preferences. The unboxing has led to a lively discussion among viewers in the comments section, with many questioning the price point versus the perceived value and variety of products. Some users remarked on the prevalence of lip products, while others compared it favorably to other high-end beauty advent calendars. The video serves as a valuable resource for consumers considering holiday beauty purchases, offering an authentic, firsthand review of a popular seasonal offering.

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