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I personally loveeeee MAC. But I love wearing makeup in general. I have sensitive skin but as long as I use the prep, don't wear heavy makeup everyday or make sure I wipe of my makeup as soon as I get home MAC has worked for me.

I've love their MUA too and most are very creative. I once flew to a job interview and flight lost my luggage. I walked into MAC, told the lady there what happened and she did a whole makeover for my interview (which was in an hour) with no charge! She did an awesome job too and was really creative in playing with colors to make me not look so dull.

I haven't had my makeup done at Sephora before (personally I find the large selection of makeup a bit overwhelming).

I love MAC tho and have had my makeup done their before. I do find that they like to do heavy, funky makeup though... but if this isn't your thing tell them and I'm sure they will do your makeup to suit your needs. I find explaining what you want is half the battle.

I think it varies depending on where you go.

There are 2 MAC stores in the mall I go to (one is in a department store, the other is an individual MAC store right in the mall).

At the department store location you have to spend $50 on makeup and they will do  your makeup free.

The other location in the mall charges you $60 for an application session (does not include makeup) but they say they give you "tips" on makeup application.

So I would definitely ask at before you go so you know exactly what the policy is at the location you are going to.

I love MAC, but I do have to say when I got a makeover from them when they launched a new product line, the makeup was very heavy.  I buy my foundation from them because they have a great range of colors to match your skintone and their prices are pretty good.

For all my other makeup, I buy at sephora.  I say go with them for your trial, because as others have said, they have a wider range of makeup to use.

I'm a MAC girl all the way.  I did have my makeup done by MAC for a wedding when I was a MOH and I knew that they went heavy and told them to keep it natural.  They did a good job.  And I didn't have to pay a certain amount, just had to buy $50 worth of product, which was fine with me.  I think that depends on the person that is doing your makeup.  If they actually listen to what you want, then I don't see any problems.  One of the great things about MAC that I love is their recycling program.  Bring back 6 empty makeup containers (doesn't matter what it is...mascara, lip liner, whatever) and they give you a free lipstick of your choice. 

Like others have said, MAC is only MAC and Sephora has pretty much everything.  MAC does have different products for different types of skin and I've used them all as my skin changes with the seasons.  I've never had any problems with any of them. 

I love MAC, but their foundation is known for causing breakouts and allergic reactions. If you didn't have sensitive skin, I'd say you can't go wrong either way. But unless you know MAC foundation won't irritate your skin, I wouldn't risk it for your wedding.