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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. Back to MAC Recycling Program. When you turn in 6 containers that have plastic (in their primary packaging, excluding cardboard boxes they come in), you receive either a free lipstick at a MAC counter in a department store or a free lipstick, lip gloss, or single eye shadow at a freestanding MAC store. Free shipping and returns on MAC Cremesheen Lipstick at Nordstrom.com. What it is: A creamy, balmy lipstick with a comforting feel, medium buildable coverage and a semi-glossy finish. What it does: Delivering immediate shine and instant hydration to your lips, this lipstick features the same formula that made the brand famous.

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

Upgrade your nighttime routine with the best of Sunday Riley's superhero skincare. Travel size versions of their bestsellers the Ceramic Slip Cleanser, Pink Drink Essence, Good Genes Glycolic Acid, Retinoid Serum, Tidal Cream AND Luna night oil, work together to give your best beauty sleep ever. Expect plump and poreless, replenished skin, all in one box.

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

'With Blanche, I wanted to capture the idea of texture and fabric and skin,' says founder Ben Gorham. Treat yourself to this collector's edition of the cult classic scent.

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 your pout with this nourishing lip balm that's packed with vitamin E and shea butter as well as SPF 50. Double tick.

Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops, £30

Drunk elephant fans, rejoice! This serum meets blush injects your complexion with a warm flush of colour while omega fatty acids comfort and strengthen skin. Simply mix a drop into your favourite moisturiser for an all over rosy glow.

L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir, £10.99

L'Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Balm Noir is the brand's first balm mascara. The 99% naturally derived formula defines while conditioning lashes.

Nars Radiant Creamy Colour Corrector, £24

New in from Nars, a creamy colour corrector to neutralise blue and purple under-tones while brightening skin over time with antioxidants. Available in four shades.

Monday Muse THE JUICE - Daily Serum, £40

New brand on the block Monday Muse is serving up serious skincare that's focused on results. 'I envisioned a serum that would replace half my skincare routine, targeting multiple concerns in a thoughtful way,' says the founder. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients, this lightweight formula hydrates and improves skin health.

Tan-Luxe Super Glow Night Repair, £39

A total tan game-changer. This dual-phase self-tan cocktail features the Super Glow Elixir (packed with hyaluronic acid and peptides) and Super Glow Facial Oil (a nourishing night mask with gradual tan). Simply blend one pump of the Elixir with a few drops of Oil, apply before bed and you'll wake up to a healthy, radiant glow.

GIVENCHY Prisme Libre Blush, £38.50

The first four-colour loose powder blush from Givenchy that instantly injects your complexion with a flush or rosy colour. Simply use the integrated powder puff (or take a fluffy blush) and swirl onto the apples of your cheeks.

Pai Skincare Carbon Star Face Oil, £39

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Sana Jardin Berber Blonde Scented Candle, £48

Treat yourself to a new flame with Sana Jardin's Berber Blonde candle. The light floral fragrance fills your home with a sunny combo of orange blossom, neroli and musk.

Chanel Les Beiges Bronzing Cream in Deep Bronze, £43

The holy grail of cream bronzer, Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream is loved the world over for its lightweight texture, impressive staying power and natural sun-kissed finish. Last summer the formula had an upgrade and now it's launched in a new deep shade to suit dark skin tones. Top tip? Take a large brush and apply the bronzer in a '3' shape from temple to cheekbone and jawline.

Cloud Nine The Cordless Iron Pro, £349

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Benefit Hoola Glow Shimmer Powder Bronzer, £27.50

If you like the original Hoola bronzer (seriously, who doesn't?), you will adore the brand new Glow Shimmer edition which combines the same silky formula with the addition of pearlescent pigments to really dial up the glow.

CHANEL Les Eaux de CHANEL Paris-Édimbourg, £112 for 125ml

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Westman Atelier Lip Suede Palette, £78

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VIEVE Skin Dew, £19

A liquid highlighter packed with hydrating squalane to dial up the glow. 'It creates a true glossy finish that makes skin appear drenched with healthy hydration,' says founder and make-up artist Jamie Genevieve. Use on bare skin or on top the high points of the face for a glossy gleam.

Sculpted By Aimee Connolly Cream Luxe Blush, £16

Created by make-up maestro Aimee Connolly, the Cream Luxe Collection features six compacts to sculpt, blush and highlight. Our favourite? Blush in Peach Pop (pictured) that can be dabbed on to cheeks and lips to inject a healthy flush.

NUXE Prodigieux Le Parfum Floral EDP, £45 for 50ml

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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation Stick, £29.50

Nothing is handier than a slick stick foundation, especially Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation Stick with its built-in kabuki brush. Available in 20 shades.

Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant EDP, £228 for 50ml

Tom Ford, you've outdone yourself once again with this addictive scent that will transform you to sunnier climes in an instance. Think fresh mandarin and bergamot laced with spicy pink pepper and delicate florals. A summer staple.

L'Oréal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Purple Anti-Brassiness Hair Oil, £12.99

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Huda Beauty Caramel Brown Obsessions, £27

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rresistible by Givenchy EDT, £70 for 80ml

As hard to ignore as its name suggests, Irresistible by Givenchy pairs rose with iris for the perfect picnic spritz.

Maybelline Lifter Gloss Plumping Hydrating Lip Gloss, £8.99

Hands down one of the best lip glosses we've tried. Blended with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, the formula moisturises lips while lending them a glossy sheen in the most flattering pink and nude shades.

Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer, £30.50

Ace your base with Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer – a super-hydrating gel-cream primer that dishes out glow.

AIRFRO 00.1 PHiT – Protein Hit Wash & Go, £18.40

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Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, £26

When an Olaplex product launches, cult-classic status follows. Enter No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, a light cream that strengthens strands in minutes.

Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat, £22

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JSHealth Protein + Probiotics, £31.99

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Redken Volume Injection Shampoo, £19.50

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Ramp up volume with Redken's Volume Injection Shampoo blended with filloxane – a clever ingredient that boosts thickness for a fuller finish.

Vita Liberata Heavenly Elixir Self Tan, £34

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Dior Eden Roc, £220 for 125ml

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Undone by George Northwood Wave Holding Spray, £15

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Vichy Liftactiv H.A. Epidermic Filler, £37.99

Looking to boost your glow? Vichy LiftActiv Supreme HA Epidermic Filler contains 1.5% pure hyaluronic acid for a speedy hydration hit.

L’Occitane Solid Shampoos, £10

100% plastic-, silicone- and sulphate- free, L'Occitane Solid Shampoos, £10 each, are as good to the planet as they are to your hair.

CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £17

A tonic for dehydrated skin, CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum features ceramides and hyaluronic acid to boost and retain skin-plumping moisture.