It’s MAC’s 40th Anniversary: Here Are 7 Classic Products You Need From The Iconic Brand

MAC Cosmetics, the iconic beauty brand loved by professionals and makeup enthusiasts worldwide, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. With four decades of pushing the boundaries in the beauty industry, MAC has become synonymous with quality, innovation, and diversity. As we celebrate this milestone, let’s take a look at some of the iconic products that have helped maintain MAC’s reputation as an essential makeup brand. As MAC Cosmetics celebrates 40 years in the beauty industry these classics remain a staple in the makeup bags of beauty lovers. Whether you are a longtime fan of the brand or just discovering it, these products will help to ensure your makeup looks incredible every time you apply it. —Alexandra Aulicino

Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo ($31) is a cult classic and is known as being one of the most iconic red shades of all time. Its intensely pigmented and smooth matte formula doesn’t dry out the lips and wears comfortably and seamlessly for hours. This timeless shade of vivid blue-red has become a must-have in any makeup collection.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle ($53) is the ultimate product for a luminous and glowing complexion. This uniquely coloured bronze peach powder highlights the skin adding dimension with a soft, radiant glow that is unlike any other product.

Frost Lipstick in Angel ($31) is another staple lip product from MAC. This versatile soft pink lipstick features a wearable smooth formula with a feminine semi-lustrous pearl finish. Wear it alone or layered with other lip products for an endless amount of customizable looks.

Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork ($37) is a multitasking essential. This powerhouse product serves as a long-wearing eye primer or even a stand-alone cream shadow. The mid-tone neutral taupe shade goes with every look, and its 24-hour wear ensures your eye makeup stays looking flawless all day and night.

Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation ($55) has been makeup artists’ secret for many years. This lightweight natural waterproof foundation provides a sheer, buildable veil of coverage that leaves the skin looking luminous, healthy, and perfected whether applied to the face or body.

MAC’s Lip Pencil in Spice ($31) is the ultimate base for the perfect pout all day and night long. This classic colour is a pink cinnamon stick shade that defines the contours of your lips. This versatile lip pencil formula comes in a range of colours to complement any lipstick or gloss in your collection.

Strobe Cream in Pinklite ($49) is the ultimate illuminating product to apply pre or post-foundation. The original strobe cream is infused with pink pearls that illuminate and moisturize the skin. The iridescent particles give an instant radiant boost, leaving a natural and perfected dewy finish that looks like real skin.