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Back in 2015, Aaliyah superfan Jennifer Risinger began a petition calling for MAC to create an Aaliyah-inspired makeup collection. 'Aaliyah stands for MAC's mission of 'All ages, All races, All. Aaliyah For Mac Campaign Official. This is a Campaign to get MAC cosmetics To release a 'Aaliyah for MAC' Limited Edition collection. Sign the petition to make it happen #AaliyahForMAC.
We love you Aaliyah R.I.P. Join myself and MissChris82 on YouTube as we celebrate the life of Aaliyah Dana Haughton by recreating some of her popular makeup looks. Hope you all have been enjoying. If you want to see Aaliyah x MAC become a reality, here’s what you can do to help: “ People can help the movement by posting on their social media using #AaliyahforMAC and adding @MACcosmetics, encouraging people to sign the petition, tell MAC you want the collection and tell them to call Rashad and make a deal.
The fans have spoken. Their requests were heard and MAC answered the call in all the right ways. The MAC x Aaliyah Haughton makeup collection is on deck and it's utterly enchanting. The brand just shared a fresh slate of images of the products and colors — and there are a few surprises.
If you recall, the Aaliyah faithful rallied and started a petition for the late singer to get her own MAC range. The fans essentially asked MAC to honor her with makeup. It made sense since Aliyah was a straight up stunner who tragically died at the tender age of 22 in a plane crash August of 2001. It has turned into a beautiful tribute to the gorgeous singer who would no doubt be an icon and influencer of fashion and beauty deep into her career had she lived.
The range is slated to arrived online on June 20 and in stores on Jun 21. Ultimately, MAC x Aaliyah is a terrific way to officially start the summer and to upgrade your makeup wardrobe.
Aaliyah was known for her flawless skin, smoky eyes, and nude, glossed lips. So if you were expecting the collection to feature only that assortment of items, you are in for a surprise. MAC surely mixed it up.
There's a gorgeous bronzer for all skin tones and an Old Hollywood red lipstick along with a plummy gloss.
What we have seen thus far is not entirely expected but it is gorgeous nonetheless. It also reminded us that the late singer had so many different and sexy looks before we lost her far too soon and far too young.
The packaging breaks with the usual matte black cases for standard MAC products. Instead, the Aaliyah collection is housed in shiny, burgundy tubes with her signature. They are chic and classic — just like the woman who inspired the collection.
MAC did not share the name of this orange-toned red but it's a keeper. Imagine how good it will look with a black cat eye flick and highlighted skin!
This sultry purple gloss was named after one of Aaliyah's many hits. But which? Only time will tell. Maybe 'Are You That Somebody' or 'More Than a Woman?' Those are decent guesses! But is the caption hiding the name of the gloss in plain sight? Is it 'Throw Your Hands Up,' which is an Aaliyah jam?
Ooh! That bronzer is so beachy, so brown and peachy, and so shimmery. It will give you that safely sun-kissed glow. The brand was certainly playing coy about the names. That's fine. We can wait. We will just continue to gawk at the shades, the packaging, and some classic images of Aaliyah while we wait for the moniker reveals.
Here is the comment that confirms the digital and in-store drop dates for MAC x Aaliyah.
MAC previously shared this glorious nude lippie that's so Aaliyah.
You can create so many smoky eyes with this palette, which MAC also previously revealed.
This is not the first time MAC has listened to its fans and the fans of stars we that have left us too soon. The MAC x Selena makeup collection dropped last year after fans lobbied for it. It lived in purple packaging. It sold out on the quick and was a runaway hit. It proved that the demand was there and MAC met it with supply.
MAC looks to have another winner on its hands with its Aaliyah range.
Aaliyah would be 39 today. In case you were not familiar with the star during her heyday or were too young to remember her, here's a throwback to that natural and magnetic beauty. Her posthumous MAC range captures her gorgeous essence and beyond.
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Selena for MAC is really happening, and the beauty brand also just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Caitlyn Jenner. So, isn’t it about time that we made the same thing happen for Aaliyah?
Since her untimely death in 2001, Aaliyah has maintained a strong fan base through her timeless records, ushering in a new generation of followers who admire her stunning beauty. In addition to her angelic vocals, the late songstress has a ton of makeup looks that are nothing short of iconic.
An Aaliyah for MAC collaboration only seems right. A petition for the line has been started by Aaliyah fan Jennifer Risinger.
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“Me and a couple of friends tweeted [Aaliyah’s] brother, Rashad Haughton, and asked if he would be interested in a MAC collection honoring Aaliyah,” Jennifer explained to Global Grind. “To our surprise, since the family’s so private, he responded that she loved MAC cosmetics and that he approved and that he would have his licensing team look into it. From then on, we put a petition together and set up social media accounts.”
The petition has since received nearly 12,000 signatures. Even Missy Elliott has gotten involved with the social media campaign. Although we can all agree that Aaliyah for MAC would be dope, what would the collection look like?
“I would want them to bring back a couple of her favorite colors that she mentioned in some articles- Chelsea lipstick, I believe that’s a discontinued shade. She wore Cherish lipstick, so that could be a re-promote in the collection, as well as Chestnut lip liner,” said Jennifer.
The options appear to be endless.
“From the fans and the supporters in the beauty community, they really love her “Rock The Boat” makeup, so colors from that music video. Colors from the “We Need A Resolution” video. There’s so many looks that people love from that. The “Try Again” music video, the “Are You That Somebody?” music video.”
Still, despite the social media enthusiasm, MAC has yet to offer an official yes or no, according to Jennifer:
“I’ve gotten some tweets from MAC saying they would send it to their people and thank you for the idea, really general responses. Rashad has reached out to MAC and as far as he told me, all they can do is wait for MAC to call them.”
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If you want to see Aaliyah x MAC become a reality, here’s what you can do to help:
“People can help the movement by posting on their social media using #AaliyahforMAC and adding @MACcosmetics, encouraging people to sign the petition, tell MAC you want the collection and tell them to call Rashad and make a deal.”
To sign the petition, click here.
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