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MAC Cosmetics' Best Celebrity Collaborations

Barbara Estrada |
May 16, 2014 | 5:40 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

The MAC Aids Fund (MAF) has been around since 1994, supporting organizations around the world that provide services for individuals affected by HIV and AIDS. MAC Cosmetics raises funds for all women, men and children through their VIVA GLAM collection. They partner with innovative, influential and inspiring celebrities to attract an audience that will generate a tremendous amount of support. 100% of the proceeds from the limited edition VIVA GLAM collections go to HIV and AIDS victims. 

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Cyndi Lauper & Lady Gaga (Tumblr, @liarsecret)
Cyndi Lauper & Lady Gaga (Tumblr, @liarsecret)

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper

 

The “Applause” singer and 80s singer Cyndi Lauper were featured together in 2010 for the cause. Cyndi Lauper’s lipstick was a coral-red, glossy lipstick; while Lady Gaga's had a more bubble-gum colored, semi-opaque and semi-glossy lipstick.

Nicki Minaj VIVA GLAM (maccosmetics.com)
Nicki Minaj VIVA GLAM (maccosmetics.com)

Nicki Minaj

The first time Nicki Minaj teamed up with the makeup company, she was featured with Latin singer, Ricky Martin. Since her collaboration was a success, Nicki decided to be a part of the campaign a second time around. Her lipstick became the #1 best selling VIVA GLAM lipstick of all VIVA GLAM history.

Rihanna VIVA GLAM (Tumblr, @becomegorgeous)
Rihanna VIVA GLAM (Tumblr, @becomegorgeous)

Rihanna

The bad girl singer has had a history of collaborating with the makeup company through various collections. Rihanna released summer, fall, and holiday collections with various makeup products that range from eyeshadows to lipgloss. When she partnered with VIVA GLAM, she released both a lipstick and lipgloss that were fiery blue-red and strikingly bold.

 

 

Lorde (Tumblr, @opinionnothing)
Lorde (Tumblr, @opinionnothing)

Lorde

 

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, also known as Lorde, has partnered with MAC Cosmetics to release an eyeliner and the signature lipstick that she rocked at the Grammys. Although the collection is not through VIVA GLAM, celebrity partnerships have become a part of the cosmetic company. The lipstick color is inspired by two other MAC lipsticks called Heroine and Cyber. Now, she has her own lipstick called Pure Heroine, after her album title. The grand release of her collection will be on June 5, 2014.

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