MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFashion
FoundedMarch 1984 (1984-03), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FoundersFrank Toskan
Frank Angelo
Vee
HeadquartersLondon, Ontario, Canada
ProductsCosmetics
ParentEstée Lauder Companies (1998–present)
Websitewww.maccosmetics.com

M A C Cosmetics is a Canadian cosmetics manufacturer founded in Toronto in 1984 by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo. The company has been headquartered in New York City since becoming a subsidiary of Estée Lauder Companies in 1998. MAC is an acronym for Make-Up Art Cosmetics.

It is named one of the top three global makeup brands, with an annual turnover of over $1 billion, and 500 independent stores, with over thirty stores in France. All stores are run by professional makeup artists. MAC is an official makeup brand, used to create makeup for movie actors. The most popular products by the brand are Studio Fix Fluid and Ruby Woo Lipstick.