Which Canadian makeup brand's name stands for Make-Up Art Cosmetics?

The Canadian makeup brand whose name stands for Make-Up Art Cosmetics is MAC Cosmetics.

MAC was founded in Toronto in 1984 by makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and salon owner Frank Angelo. The founders initially created highly pigmented cosmetics for professional makeup artists, models, and photographers who needed products that performed well under studio lighting.

The acronym is commonly written as M·A·C, although the brand is widely called MAC Cosmetics. A frequent mix-up is assuming MAC is an American company because it is now headquartered in New York and has been part of Estée Lauder Companies since 1998. Its origin, however, is Canadian.

The brand also became known for its artist-focused retail stores and for Viva Glam, a lipstick program launched in 1994 that supports HIV/AIDS organizations. MAC’s professional roots helped it grow from a niche Toronto label into a major international cosmetics brand.