Mac cosmetics started with makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and salon owner Frank Angelo. They were frustrated that the makeup on their models did not photograph well, so they decided to make their own cosmetics. They started by creating the products in their kitchen and selling them to their clients and models from the salon. As their popularity grew, they finally decided to name the brand Mac in 1984 and sold it in a department store in Toronto.

In a time when recycling is more important than ever, we’re all taking more and more steps to minimise our carbon footprint. One of the areas where you might be more concerned with waste is your beauty products, and if you’re a vast consumer of makeup (and MAC in particular), you might be wondering what you can do with your old and used MAC makeup containers and tubes. FREE STANDARD SHIPPING WITH $25+ ORDERS. NO OFFER CODE NECESSARY. Upgrade to 2nd Day Shipping for $9.95 or Overnight Shipping for $14.95. RETURN IT FOR FREE. Exclusive Samples. SAMPLE MAC MUST-HAVES WITH EVERY ORDER. TAKE YOUR PICK AT CHECKOUT. SEE ALL OFFER DETAILS. OFFERS Free Shipping with $50+ orders! July 29 is a day worth celebrating (and puckering up for) because it's National Lipstick Day. To help you make the most of the day, your favorite beauty brands, including MAC, Ulta Beauty,. MAC Cosmetics Back-2-MAC Recycling Program: rated 5 out of 5 on MakeupAlley. See 217 member reviews and photos.

Since then, Mac cosmetics has taken over the world of makeup, offering makeup products that customers love. Because of their popularity and success, they wanted to give back to those in need. In 1994, they focused their charitable donations to fund research on HIV and AIDS and help those diagnosed with it. They also realized that it would help the environment if their customers recycled their empty and expired makeup packaging. In order to help their company and customers be more environmentally friendly, Mac created their Back to Mac program.

The sun is shining and it's officially a good day. Why? Because MAC Cosmetics are giving away FREE lipsticks both online and in-store today and tomorrow. This. Is. Not. A. Drill.

To celebrate being out and about together again, MAC have 20,000 lipsticks to give away. Even better, this isn't a deal that's 'flagship store only' - oh no, there are lipsticks up for grabs across stores in England*! As well as online for those who prefer to 'add to basket' digitally.

How To Claim Your Free MAC Lipstick

Okay, so the offering is split across two days and your choice of lipstick depends on how and when you shop. Listen up:

Today (22nd July) you can get a FREE Powder Kiss Lipstick with any purchase on maccosmetics.co.uk. Choose between shades Reverence (a dusky pink), Sultry Move (your classic bitten-lip red) or Shocking Revelation (a peachy nude) when you shop online. That's a £19.50 MAC Cosmetic lipstick that's yours for free with any order!

Tomorrow (23rd July), the offer hits stores and you can choose a from MAC's Lustre Lipstick in shades Lady Bug (a gorgeous glossy red) or See Sheer (the perfect pinky nude).

The offer is limited to one free lipstick per person and is available while stocks last - so be quick!

Is My Local MAC Store Participating?

Not sure if your local M·A·C location is involved? Check the list below for all participating retailers… and what are you waiting for? Let's get shopping!

BOOTS MANCHESTER, BOOTS GUILDFORD , BOOTS MILTON KEYNES CROWN WALK, BOOTS WATFORD, BOOTS LIVERPOOL STREET, BOOTS WORCESTER, BOOTS CHELMSFORD, BOOTS BOURNEMOUTH CASTLE PT, BOOTS READING ORACLE, BOOTS MEADOWHALL, BOOTS BLUEWATER PARK, BOOTS BRIGHTON NORTH ST, BOOTS NORTH SHIELDS SILVERLINK, BOOTS FOSSE PARK, BOOTS TAMWORTH VENTURA PARK, BOOTS PLYMOUTH DRAKE CIRCUS, BOOTS NOTTINGHAM PARLIAMENT, BOOTS CRIBBS CAUSEWAY, BOOTS METRO, BOOTS TUNBRIDGE WELLS, BOOTS BOLTON MIDDLEBROOK, BOOTS WARRINGTON GEMINI, BOOTS CHICHESTER(577), BOOTS PETERBOROUGH, BOOTS TAUNTON, BOOTS PRESTON DEEP DALE, FENWICK LONDON, BENTALLS KINGSTON, FENWICK BRACKNELL, FENWICK BRENT CROSS, FENWICK CANTERBURY, FENWICK NEWCASTLE, FENWICK TUNBRIDGE WELLS, FENWICK COLCHESTER, FENWICK YORK, HARRODS KNIGHTSBRIDGE, H O F BLUEWATER, H O F CROYDON, H O F GUILDFORD, H O F METRO, H O F READING, FRASERS WOLVERHAMPTON, FLANNELS MEADOWHALL, H O F DARLINGTON, H O F BATH, H O F MANCHESTER, H O F PLYMOUTH, H O F RUSHDEN LAKES, H O F VICTORIA, JARROLD NORWICH, ELYS WIMBLEDON, MORLEYS BRIXTON, PEARSONS ENFIELD, HOOPERS HARROGATE, HOOPERS WILMSLOW, JOHN LEWIS CRIBBS, JOHN LEWIS BLUEWATER, JOHN LEWIS CHEADLE, JOHN LEWIS CHELMSFORD, JOHN LEWIS LEEDS, JOHN LEWIS MILTON KEYNES, JOHN LEWIS NOTTINGHAM, JOHN LEWIS WHITE CITY, JOHN LEWIS CAMBRIDGE, JOHN LEWIS SOUTHAMPTON, PETER JONES SLOANE SQUARE, LOOKFANTASTIC LANCASTER, MAC BATH, MAC BIRMINGHAM, MAC BRIGHTON, MAC BROMLEY, MAC CANARY WHARF, MAC CARNABY STREET, MAC COVENT GARDEN, MAC HIGH WYCOMBE, MAC LAKESIDE, MAC LIVERPOOL, MAC LONDON BRIDGE, MAC OXFORD,MAC PETERBOROUGH, MAC SPITALFIELDS, MAC ST PANCRAS STATION, MAC STRATFORD CITY 2, MAC WATFORD, MAC WHITE CITY, NEXT MILTON KEYNES, SELFRIDGES BIRMINGHAM, SELFRIDGES EXCHANGE SQUARE, SELFRIDGES OXFORD STREET, SELFRIDGES TRAFFORD PARK

Shop: The Best New Beauty Products Of July 2021

LOUM Pure Serenity Golden C Serum, £90

If you're stressed and it shows, raise your hand! Ideal for all skin types, the Pure Serenity Golden C Serum is a stressed skin saviour, designed to soften lines and firm skin, while brightening and rejuvenating with plant extracts, marine micro-algae and wild indigo extract. It even works on hyperpigmentation, so turn that frown upside down with an uplifting dose of vitamin C.

Sunday Riley Go to Bed With Me Kit, £79

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Scientia Pure Clarity PHA Skin Tonic, £24.00

If you aren't already familiar with Scientia's fuss free, supercharged skincare, the new Pure Clarity range is the ideal introduction. Decongest and unblock pores with lotus, chamomile and green tea extracts, while niacinamide soothes breakouts. There are a Blemish Paste and Cleanser in the range, but we especially love the PHA Skin tonic for our best refreshed, clear skin.

Byredo Collector's Edition Blanche EDP, £188

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Fussy Deodrant, Refills from £15 for 3

Shopping for an ecological deodorant? no sweat. Fussy is an effective, sustainable, vegan and cruelty free anti perspirant that is as good to the planet as it is to your underarms. Sunflower wax, coconut oil and shea butter will soften and nourish skin while magnesium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate eliminate odour. Subscribing gets you the (super cute) case, and plastic free refills in your choice of fragrance.

Highr Collective, It Was All A Dream Lipstick, £22

For a new nude lipstick for every skin tone and with every kind of finish, look no further than Highr Collective. Choose from creamy browns, rosy pinks, sheer and balmy, or soft mattes - 'It was all a dream' is our favourite pick for everyday, nourishing shine with the slightest hint of natural colour.

Kankan X LF Markey

Kankan's fragrant range of hand and body washes just got a fashionable makeover. For a limited time, shop the collaboration with clothing brand LF Markey, and buy the refillable forever bottle - simply add one of the delicious fragrances (mandarin and clary sage sounds like summer in a bottle), and bring a little sunshine to your bathroom shelf.

Ultra Violette Sheen Screen Hydrating Lip Balm SPF 50, £16

Protect and hydrate

Mac Bottles Free Lipstick