The 10 Best Mac Cosmetics

Updated July 02, 2020 by Taber Koeghan

This wiki has been updated 31 times since it was first published in November of 2017. Today's beauty enthusiasts know that when it comes to luxury cosmetics brands, MAC is at the top of the list. Their foundations are smooth, their lipsticks moisturizing, and their shadows pack enough pigment to make your eyes pop from a mile away. Here you'll find products that complement a range of skin tones and are suitable for oily, dry, and combination complexions. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. If you'd like to contribute your own research to Ezvid Wiki, please get started by reviewing this introductory video.

1. Paint Pot
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

2. Prep and Prime and Fix
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

3. Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

4. Matte Lipstick in Russian Red
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

5. Lip Pencil
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

6. Studio Fix Plus Foundation
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

7. Fluidline Eyeliner Gel
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

8. Eye Shadow in Amber Times Nine
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

9. Powder Blush
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

10. Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe
EBAY
SEE PRICE ON AMAZON

Special Honors

Studio Face and Body Foundation This lightweight liquid foundation can compete with the most popular BB creams on the market. Coming in an impressive range of shades, it can be used to disguise sun damage on the chest, arms, legs, and pretty much anywhere else. It has an alluring satin finish, too. macys.com

Studio Conceal and Correct Palette This six-shade palette is all you need to hide blemishes, discoloration, under-eye circles, and more. It's also a good option if you want to experiment with highlighting and contouring. It's crafted to withstand eight hours of continuous wear. dillards.com

Little Collection Pigment Create a dramatic look when you're running short on time with this loose pigment. You can use either a dry or wet brush to apply the powder depending on your preference, and you won't have to worry about it caking or streaking over the course of the day. bloomingdales.com

Editor's Notes

May 28, 2020:

Sure, drugstore makeup may be affordable and convenient, but oftentimes those formulas lack the punch of professional-grade cosmetics, which is why we've put together this diverse list of MAC products. Here you'll find a sampling of popular items such as blush, bronzer, foundation, eyeliner, and more. MAC is known and beloved by beauty experts for its smooth formulas that boast both ease of application and strong pigment payoff (which means that small amounts of product go a long way).

Some of these selections come with applicators, but others do not, and using your fingers to dab eyeshadow onto sensitive skin is not recommended. If you want to come away with truly flawless results every time you get dolled up, be sure to invest in a set of high-quality makeup brushes.

The following items have been either removed due to availability issues, or replaced with updated versions: Blot Powder Pressed in Dark, Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden, Fluidline Eye Liner Gel in Blacktrack, Paint Pot in Soft Ochre, and Lip Pencil in Spice. Prep and Prime and Fix has been added to provide users with a quality makeup base/setting option.

Last updated on July 02, 2020 by Taber Koeghan

Taber is a writer from Santa Monica, CA, with a bachelor of arts in political science from the University of California, San Diego. After completing her degree, she began writing and editing copy for a host of high-traffic e-commerce websites. Her areas of expertise include the beauty, style, pet, and home products categories, and she has plenty of experience covering literature and art, too. Her personal interests in crafting and decorating inform her writing and -- she hopes -- add a good bit of insight to her work. Outside of copywriting, she is a reporter and columnist at a Los Angeles community newspaper and is currently pursuing a master of fine arts in creative writing.

Thanks for reading the fine print. About the Wiki: We don't accept sponsorships, free goods, samples, promotional products, or other benefits from any of the product brands featured on this page, except in cases where those brands are manufactured by the retailer to which we are linking. For more information on our rankings, please read about us, linked below. The Wiki is a participant in associate programs from Amazon, Walmart, Ebay, Target, and others, and may earn advertising fees when you use our links to these websites. These fees will not increase your purchase price, which will be the same as any direct visitor to the merchant’s website. If you believe that your product should be included in this review, you may contact us, but we cannot guarantee a response, even if you send us flowers.