I'm a pretty dedicated MAC user. I rarely show brand allegiance to anything but a few things: MAC, Michael Kors, Isaac Mizrahi for Target, and Aveda and that's because these products are just that good. Anyhow, my skin has an odd relationship with the sun, so much that i have to have a winter foundation and a summer foundation even though I don't stay in the sun much.
On my way to the pool at Caesar's, I stopped at this freestanding MAC store in the Forum shop and picked up a foundation more suited to my current skin tone. They were knowledgeable and helpful at this store - I tend to have problems at my MAC counter in Nordstrom's in Chicago. Black skin has special needs in terms of making sure a base isn't too ashen or to orangey, and it's nice to see that these MAC attendants take the time to insure that you get exactly what you need.