MAC Cosmetics
The Estée Lauder Companies recently announced that M·A·C Cosmetics will soon be available a US Sephora stores, in Sephora and Sephora at Kohl’s. The makeup brand is already available at Sephora locations outside the US. The beauty brand is popular for its trendsetting collaborations with artists, celebrities, and fashion designers, and its iconic products, such as the Studio Fix Foundation and Ruby Woo lipstick, have become cult favourites.
With emphasis on individuality and self-expression, MAC also leads social impact initiatives, including its Viva Glam campaign, which has raised millions to support HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Part of the Estée Lauder Companies, MAC is a global powerhouse in the beauty industry, synonymous with creativity and excellence. “This strategic collaboration is the result of years of successful partnership with Sephora in global markets, and we are proud to debut M·A·C with Sephora in the U.S. for the first time in early 2026,” said Tara Simon, President, The Americas, The Estée Lauder Companies in an official statement. “We are deeply committed to delivering Sephora U.S. clients a dynamic shopping experience – both in-store and online – while continuing to innovate, inspire creativity and build community.”
“Together, M·A·C and Sephora share a core belief that beauty is for everyone, and this partnership reflects our mutual dedication to empowering all individuals to limitless self-expression,” said Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, SVP and Global General Manager, M·A·C Cosmetics. “We look forward to welcoming new consumers to the M·A·C community – a community which is highly inclusive, bound together by creativity and their love for makeup. We can’t wait to strengthen our connection with M·A·C fans across the U.S.”
Sephora, founded in France in 1970 and now owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH, is a global leader in beauty retail, renowned for its curated selection of high-quality skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with M·A·C, giving all Sephora U.S. shoppers access to one of the most iconic brands in beauty,” said Carolyn Bojanowski, EVP Merchandising at Sephora U.S. “M·A·C’s longstanding commitment to innovation, creativity, and self-expression mirrors our mission and delivers an exciting evolution of artistry offerings for our customers. We look forward to driving continued growth together.”
M·A·C Cosmetics
ABOUT M·A·C COSMETICS
MAC Cosmetics (Make-Up Art Cosmetics) is a globally renowned beauty brand celebrated for its professional-grade makeup products and innovative artistry. Founded in 1984 in Toronto, Canada, by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, it was initially created to cater to the needs of professional makeup artists but quickly gained popularity among consumers for its bold colors, inclusive shade ranges, and commitment to diversity. The beauty brand is known for its trendsetting collaborations with artists, celebrities, and fashion designers, and its iconic products, such as the Studio Fix Foundation and Ruby Woo lipstick, have become cult favorites. With a strong emphasis on individuality and self-expression, MAC also leads social impact initiatives, including its Viva Glam campaign, which has raised millions to support HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Part of the Estée Lauder Companies, it’s synonymous with creativity and excellence.
Today, the beauty brand is acknowledged as one of the top three global makeup brands. At the core of MAC’s vision is a dedication to challenging conventional beauty norms and redefining standards. The brand’s emphasis on trend-setting is supported by its willingness to take risks and embrace avant-garde concepts. This approach has established MAC as a trailblazer in the cosmetics world, continually inspiring both industry professionals and consumers to explore new possibilities in makeup. By combining high-quality products with a bold, boundary-pushing ethos, MAC Cosmetics enhances the artistry of makeup and reinforces its role as a dynamic and influential force in global beauty trends.
ABOUT THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, Tom Ford, Smashbox, Aerin Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Glamglow, Killian Paris, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the Deciem family of brands, including The Ordinary and Noid, and Balmain Beauty.
ABOUT SEPHORA
French multinational retailer Sephora has transformed the way women shop for personal care and cosmetics and giving the traditional department store counter solid competition. Owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton today, Sephora was founded in France by Dominique Mandonnaud in 1970 and is defined by its unique open-sell environment with an assortment of products from carefully curated brands including Sephora’s own line.
Sephora’s ascent has a lot to do with Mandonnaud’s approach to merchandising. The “assisted self-service” experience encouraging consumers to test products before purchase has evolved Sephora into a powerful global brand. And- with wall-to-wall lipsticks- lotions- highlighters- perfumes—what’s not to love? Before Sephora- the standard operation model was of products locked in cases! Of course credit also goes to its continually evolving offering including both prolific and niche brands, and its own line of make-up- skincare and beauty tools.
Sephora opened its first United States store in New York in 1998, its first Canadian store in Toronto in 2004 and the first Australian Sephora store in 2014. Its North American headquarters is in New York with corporate offices in San Francisco and Montréal. Today the chain operates over 2,700 stores worldwide. Its philanthropic arm- Sephora Stands- is supporting women-owned brands with its beauty incubator ‘Accelerate’ which teaches makeup application to cancer patients, the transgender community and employees suffering from domestic violence.
Sephora has a diversity and inclusion mission: To never stop championing all beauty fearlessly and building inclusive environments for our employees, consumers, and communities. In 2020 Sephora launched “Diversity and Inclusion Heart Journey” to support its vision of becoming the Diversity- Inclusion- and Equity Champion in the retail industry.
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.
