Canadian cosmetics manufacturer MAC Cosmetics offers a wide variety of makeup, skincare and fragrances. MAC., which stands for Makeup Art Cosmetics, first gained popularity with makeup artists, photographers and models. MAC cosmetics are sold in more than 750 locations in 48 countries.http://www.macpro.com/customerservice/about/culture.tmpl MAC Cosmetics was founded in 1984 by Canadians Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo. MAC is part of the Estee Lauder company.http://www.sokissandmakeup.com/the-history-behind-mac-cosmetics-inc/
Since the new owners took a controlling interest in MAC in 1994, they have organized an AIDS fund which is dedicated to Frank Angelo who passed away in 1997 due to complications from surgery. All of MAC's Viva Glam products are made to help people with HIV and AIDS; 100 percent of the profits go to the company's AIDS fund.http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/02/11/709229.aspx
MAC coupons and discounts can sometimes be found online, but sales on MAC merchandise are few and far between.
MAC Pro
Makeup professionals who wish to use MAC cosmetics can become eligible for special discounts and promotions by joining the MAC pro program. MAC Pro members can often get MAC cosmetics at a discounted price; free shipping is also offered for orders exceeding $150. MAC Pro members are also eligible for special "Pro only" events. The cost of an annual U.S. membership is $35 per year.MAC Pro: Membership
Other Deals
Although the demand for MAC products is high and the coupon availabilities are low, some deals can be found on non-affiliated websites. Other than MAC Pro, discounts are minimal, but here are some sites to check for potential offers. Some may or may not have coupons - offers will vary.
- All Cosmetics Wholesale (sells discontinued MAC products)http://allcosmeticswholesale.com/index.html
- CosmeticDiscounter.comhttp://www.cosmeticdiscounter.com/maccosmetics.html
- FragranceX.comhttp://www.fragrancex.com/search/_stext_MAC__search_results.html
- eBayhttp://popular.ebay.com/health-beauty/mac-cosmetics.htm
Coupon codes for MAC merchandise can also typically be found on the third-party coupon website Retail Me Not. You can also sign up to get email notifications on any new MAC deals or sales.http://www.retailmenot.com/view/maccosmetics.com
MAC Color View
Makeup artists, designers and models talk about MAC's color pallet and color fashion trends for the spring and summer of 2010. They tell us about what's hot in facial color schemes (and what's not) and describe what's to come this year for models on the runway. One trend: nudes - neutral shades are popular, including taupe.
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Fast Facts
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Founded
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First launched at Simpson's department store in Toronto, Canada
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Founders
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Corporate headquarters
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Estee Lauder acquired the company in 1998
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MAC introduced its skincare line in 2007
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100 percent of the proceeds from MAC's "VIVA GLAM" lipstick and lipglass is donated to the MAC AIDS Fund
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Celebrities who have endorsed MAC include Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, Linda Evangelista, Boy George and Missy Elliott
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Company creed
"All Races, All Sexes, All Ages"
