MAC Makeup was established as Make-up Art Cosmetics in Canada in 1984.  The original founder, Frank Angelo (owner of a hair salon) and Frank Toskan (a make-up artist and photographer) created the products for the specific demands of professional photo shoots.  MAC make-up quickly became a mainstream success.  During MAC’s rise to the top, the company was always involved in AIDS research.  The company created the MAC AIDS fund in 1994.  MAC’s current Viva Glam products help men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS.  The company donates 100% of the selling price of Viva Glam products to the AIDS cause.  The company has raised more than $128 million for aids research since 1994.

In addition to an intense effort to help fight aids, MAC is also devoted to manufacturing cruelty-free makeup, stopping child abuse and protecting the environment through sustainable practices.  Animal rights MAC makeup features more than 160 shades of lipstick, 150 shades of eye shadow and dozens of liquid, powder and matte foundations, concealers and cover-ups.  Most MAC products are safe for vegans, vegetarians and individuals with sensitive skin.  This cruelty free make-up line includes mostly vegan products with the exception of several formulations that include lanolin, beeswax and carmine.  Animal Rights MAC Make-up Safe for Vegans includes:

• Brow finisher, some colors
• Brow pencils, some colors
• Cream colour base, some colors
• Eye pencils, some colors, including glitter
• Eye shadows, some colors
• MAC Pro Lash Mascara
• Powder blush and blush reme, some colors
• Some concealers
• Some foundation products, including full coverage
• Some matte lipstick colors
• Synthetic makeup brushes

MAC does not publish ingredients lists or specific lists of vegan and vegetarian friendly products on their official website.  What you can do is contact MAC customer service at 1.800.588.0070, or visit the official MAC website and request a live chat with a customer service agent at www.MacCosmetics.com.

Want to Get Involved?
MAC has a special recycling program to encourage customers and clients to bring in their used makeup containers for recycling.  The “Back to MAC” program allows customers to bring six containers to any MAC Store or MAC Counter.  In exchange, the customer receives one free MAC Lipstick of their choice.