Who owns MAC Cosmetics?
MAC Cosmetics is owned by Estée Lauder, which has held the brand since 1998. The Estée Lauder Companies own Aveda, Origins, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Le Labo and The Ordinary (via Deciem).
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Estée Lauder's ethics record
Aveda is Leaping Bunny certified and 100% vegan; MAC and several sister brands are not cruelty-free. The group reports renewable-electricity and refillable-packaging targets.
Other brands Estée Lauder owns
Ownership records come from company brand directories, filings and acquisition announcements. Read our methodology.
Who owns MAC Cosmetics? FAQs
Who owns MAC Cosmetics?+
MAC Cosmetics is owned by Estée Lauder, which has held the brand since 1998. The Estée Lauder Companies own Aveda, Origins, MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Le Labo and The Ordinary (via Deciem).
When did Estée Lauder buy MAC Cosmetics?+
Estée Lauder has owned MAC Cosmetics since 1998.
Does the parent company change whether MAC Cosmetics is ethical?+
It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so MAC Cosmetics can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.
What other brands does Estée Lauder own?+
In our database, Estée Lauder also owns Aveda, Origins, The Ordinary.