Whitney Houston was an internationally renowned singer, actress, and icon. She was also a style icon, known for embracing glamour in both her fashion and makeup. Just in time for the holiday season and in conjunction with the release of the biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” MAC Cosmetics is celebrating the late superstar by launching a makeup collection inspired by some of her most iconic looks.
Created in collaboration with her estate, the 12-piece collection launched on December 6. “This collection captures the hues and finishes that were essential to Whitney’s most memorable looks,” states MAC Senior Artist Fatima Thomas in a press release. “In a collection this sophisticated, there’s something for every beauty lover.”
That includes an eight-pan eyeshadow palette replete with shimmery shades, four lipstick shades (including a bold red to recreate the singer’s signature look) housed in gold cases, two lip glosses, a blush and a golden-tinged version of the brand’s Extra Dimension Skinfinish powder for a radiant glow. Also on offer are a set of Whitney-esque falsh lashes and a coordinating makeup pouch.
“Whitney was always a champion of women feeling beautiful, whether it was a major event or just for everyday wear,” recalled Pat Houston (Whitney’s longtime manager and sister-in-law, who is also the executor of Houston’s estate) in a statement. “Whitney loved working with colors on the lips and eyes — that iconic red lip was always a favorite of hers.”
As Fashionista reports, MAC has always been a prolific collaborator, especially with musicians, but it’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time the cosmetics brand has dropped a collection inspired by an artist who has long since passed away; it’s also “collaborated” with Selena Quintanilla, Aaliyah and Marilyn Monroe.
The launch is available to shop online and in-store at MAC and Macy’s now.
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