MAC was founded in 1985 in Toronto by makeup artist Frank Toskan and photographer Frank Angelo to honor beauty through high-quality cosmetics for all people. Its mission is to create makeup that reflects individuality. Originally used only by professionals, MAC expanded to department stores and became popular for its quality, originality, and wide selection of products. It supports causes like AIDS research and is cruelty-free. Today MAC is considered the best makeup brand in the world due to its record sales and enormous growth in the mainstream market in recent years.