MAC

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Color, community and the working makeup artist

Inside MAC

Conceptual editorial still life inspired by MAC.
Editorial artwork inspired by MAC.
Founded
1984
Founder
Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo
Origin
Toronto, Canada

Artistry at the beginning

M·A·C grew from the world of working makeup artists. Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo developed the brand in Toronto, connecting the practical demands of photography and application with an appetite for expressive color.

The brand dates its story to 1984. Its identity has remained closely tied to artistry, with products that invite experimentation in texture, coverage and finish.

Room for individual expression

Inclusion is central to M·A·C’s stated philosophy. The collection is designed as a creative resource, with complexion products, lip color and finishing formulas offering different ways to build a look.

That is what makes a first M·A·C purchase an introduction to more than a single shade. It connects with a community shaped by technique, curiosity and the freedom to make makeup personal.

A few ways into the collection

Selected products that introduce different sides of MAC.

MAC Lipstick Satin Lipstick MAC Red 0.12 oz

MAC Lipstick Satin Lipstick MAC Red 0.12 oz

A satin-finish lipstick in MAC Red.

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MAC Pro Longwear Concealer 0.3 oz

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer 0.3 oz

A complexion concealer; choose the appropriate shade.

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MAC Strobe Cream Goldlite 1.7 oz

MAC Strobe Cream Goldlite 1.7 oz

An illuminating cream for adding a golden glow.

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Brand background: MAC’s official story.