babe • Feb 23 2017

MAC is unveiling a ‘Basic Bitch’ palette because they clearly know their audience

My basic ass will be first in line

There’s no word in women’s media so divisive as “basic bitch” but for the first time since its unholy inception, I don’t want to claw someone to death over it.

MAC has just unveiled what they’re calling the Basic Bitch Palette and it’s filled with gorgeous, every day colors perfect for anywhere y’all (read: we) basic bitches might be heading.

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The swatches and color names look both cute and hilarious, with shades called things like Love This Bitch and Me Me Me. While there aren’t any ~official~ details about the palette’s launch date or pricing, you can bet it’ll be an absolute street fight to get your hands on one.

Basically, your basic self will never get this Basic Bitch Palette.

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