This mask is infused with bamboo charcoal powder and a mineral-rich white clay to purify pores from the inside out, penetrating deeply and eliminating impurities. Excess oil is swept away; skin looks clearer, feeling smoother. Makeup glides on seamlessly.
Key Claims & Benefits:
- Charcoal: an all-natural powerhouse detoxifier that provides a deep cleanse
- absorbs excess oil
- reduces appearance of pores, minimizes blackheads and prevents blemishes
- deeply penetrates skin to unclog pores
- clarifies and smooths skin
- leaves skin feeling supple
- dermatologist-tested
- ophthalmologist-tested
- non-acnegenic
- for all skin types; best for normal to oily skin
Usage:
- Apply the mask using the 191 Foundation Brush (sold separately).
- Smooth a thin layer over clean skin, avoiding eye area.
- Leave on skin until completely dry, up to 10 minutes.
- Rinse well with tepid water.
3.4 oz.
Make-Up Art Cosmetics started life in Toronto, Canada. Makeup artist and photographer Frank Toskan and salon owner Frank Angelo became frustrated by the lack of makeup that photographed well, so they decided to create their own. At first, they made the cosmetics in their kitchen and sold them straight from the salon to fellow makeup artists, as well as models and photographers. Soon, stylists and fashion editors got in on the action. As the magazine credits racked up and word-of-mouth popularity grew, the duo launched M·A·C in March 1984 from a counter in a Toronto department store.
Their approach was chic utility, with the makeup coming in black pots rather than compacts. While other major makeup brands at the time were predominantly skincare companies, M·A·C chose instead to establish itself as the ultimate colour authority. Professional makeup artists manned the counter, an industry first. One of the most popular offerings was an intense matte red lipstick, which got a boost with an appearance in a photo-shoot of the fast-rising Madonna, later seen wearing a M·A·C T-shirt.
The company took the industry by storm, offering a wide range of products that blended street savvy with glamorous style and panache.