Mac lipstick: Let’s say you’re an avid fan of TikTok beauty vloggers, like most of the Allure crew. In that case, you’re aware of the dominance of vintage MAC lipstick shades in the virtual cosmetics community—try watching Erin Parsons try on an old tube of Fleshpot without wanting to grab the light nude on the screen and use it yourself. MAC has heard our calls to action; the beloved beauty brand has just launched a series of previously discontinued shades as part of the Lipstick Bringbacks collection.
As a celebratory gift to MAC’s 40th anniversary and a sneak peek ahead of the ever-popular National Lipstick Day festivities, the brand has decided to open up its vault and re-release eight shades its shoppers have been requesting (we love a comeback, kids) in a limited-edition collection. Good news.
The Lipstick Bringbacks collection includes the Fleshpot above! Bad news: The shade and the bright pink-white Bubbles sold out instantly upon release. However, you can still shop the rest of the line, which includes two shimmering Frost shades (Silver Haku and Bronze Chintz), two satin-textured Creamsheen shades (Mauve Hot Gossip and Tangerine Shanghai Spice), and two semi-matte Amplified Cream shades (Up the Amp fuchsia violet and plush brown Double Shot).
The MAC lipstick I’ve worn nearly every day for the last six years
I’m one of those people who are always loyal to it once they find something they like. That’s why I still haven’t traded in my first car for a newer model, and neither has my boyfriend.
Regarding beauty products, I’ve not found a redemption mascara, nor have I found setting powder to be my favourite. However, there is one lipstick that I’ve loved for as long as my partner, Jake (longer, actually), and that’s Mac Velvet Teddy.
I got my first Mac Velvet Teddy lipstick for my 18th birthday and posted a new Twitter profile picture with my best sad expression. It was the picture Jake sent me about six weeks later complimenting my eyebrows, but that’s a love story for another day.
How MAC Cosmetics Went From A Pink Crayon To Worldwide Brand
Aside from the brand’s obvious distinction in the minds of consumers and beauty moguls worldwide, what has contributed to MAC Cosmetics’ billion-dollar success over the years? Will the mega-brand be able to keep up with its competitors?
That’s the question we’ll try to answer throughout this growing study. Follow along as we protection all things MAC Cosmetics.
First, let’s congratulate the brand on its highly successful accomplishments. In just 37 years, the luxury cosmetics company has gone from manufacturing in-home kitchens to becoming a global sensation.
Key Growth Statistics for MAC Cosmetics:
- Available in 105 Countries
- 10,836 employees
- It can be purchased in 1500 Different Locations
- Houses 500 Independent Stores
- Has a 3 Billion Dollar Net Worth
- Generously Donated $500 Million to Aids Research
- Top Ranked Prestige Makeup Brand in the US
- Reported to Have Hit $1 Billion in Annual Revenue
This Is One of the Most Popular Lipsticks in the World
Think about how many different lipsticks are in makeup bags and purses and waiting to be rediscovered in kitchen drawers (just us?) worldwide. Yet somehow, the same shade of Red (not just any red, but a particular brick red) is currently a favourite in 19 countries.
Last year, the people of planet Earth bought 2.4 million MAC Chili lipsticks, a deep red with warm orange undertones. (That means nearly five lipsticks are sold every minute.)
According to MAC, it’s a bestseller in Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam… are you still with us? United States, Canada, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Taiwan (almost there!), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Ghana.
Taylore Glynn, Wellness And Beauty Editor
“MAC’s creamy, vanilla-scented lipsticks always smell like seventh grade to me, which is when I exposed the brand’s makeup hostage at my local mall. Since then, I’ve gone through a few MAC-specific phases: Russian Red during high school cheerleading season and Rebel when I was finally old enough to hit the bars in my college town.
However, Chili is much more in line with my current tastes: Its brick tone is rich and bold yet understated enough to wear anywhere. And the formula is still as sophisticated as ever, delivering plenty of matte colour without drying out my lips.”
Conclusion
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