It's been a busy — and amazing — year for MAC Cosmetics. We've long been devotees of the brand due to the perfect pigmentation of its products, but what keeps us coming back for more is its exciting limited-edition collaborations. Though it's hard to pick favorites, 2014 was undoubtedly MAC's most fabulous year yet. Thanks to more than 10 collaborations with trendsetters, icons, fashion houses, and even cartoon characters [1], we've felt like we haven't stopped handing our money over to the brand since January. And with the recent announcement of a Summer 2015 partnership with Giambattista Valli, it looks like MAC will keep us riveted (and potentially broke) for years to come. Read on and reminisce with us as we look back at 2014's best MAC launches.
Giambattista Valli
Italian designer Giambattista Valli has linked up with the MAC moguls for a collection coming out for Summer 2015. And though it won't be available for some time, we're so captivated by it that we had to break the news now. So far, we know that the collaboration features five floral-hued lipsticks inspired by the prints used in the designer's decadent gowns.
Kinky Boots
The two-piece lipstick and gloss Kinky Boots MAC collection [2] matched the spangly red of the show's namesake footwear.
MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Kinky
MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Kinky [3] ($16)
MAC Cosmetics Lip Glass in Kinky
MAC Cosmetics Lip Glass in Kinky [4] ($15)
Nasty Gal
Just as cool and curated as the brand itself, Nasty Gal's capsule collection for MAC [5] comprised three flattering vampy lip shades and a perfect cranberry red nail polish.
MAC Cosmetics x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Runner
MAC Cosmetics x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Runner ($16)
MAC Cosmetics x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Stunner
MAC Cosmetics x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Stunner ($16)
MAC Cosmetics x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Gunner
MAC Cosmetics x Nasty Gal Lipstick in Gunner ($16)
Prabal Gurung
The ultraluxe gilded packaging on Prabal Gurung's collection for MAC Cosmetics [6] made for a covetable holiday gift — for your friends or yourself. We personally can't stop dusting our pale faces with the bronzer.
MAC Cosmetics x Prabal Gurung Carmine Rouge Lipglass
Carmine Rouge Lipglass [7] ($30)
MAC Cosmetics x Prabal Gurung Satin Ochre Eye Shadow Duo
Satin Ochre Eye Shadow Duo [7] ($40)
MAC Cosmetics x Prabal Gurung Terre Eye Shadow Duo
Terre Eye Shadow Duo [7] ($40)
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Just in time for Halloween [8], MAC's Rocky Horror Picture Show collection [9] featured a variety of red lipsticks and plenty of glitter to help you get your time warp on in style.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Oblivion Lipstick
Oblivion Lipstick ($18)
Rocky Horror Picture Show Riff Raff Eye Shadow Palette
Riff Raff Eye Shadow Palette [10] ($44)
Rocky Horror Picture Show On the Hunt Superslick Liquid Eyeliner
On the Hunt Superslick Liquid Eyeliner [11] ($20)
Brooke Shields
The blockbuster palette in Brooke Shields's collection for MAC [12] was the brand's biggest yet, but our favorite part of the launch was the brow set — we can still dream of getting Brooke's iconic arches!
MAC Cosmetics x Brooke Shields Dignity Nail Lacquer
Brooke Shields Nail Lacquer in Dignity [13] ($17)
MAC Cosmetics x Brooke Shields Cherished Cream Color Base
Brooke Shields Cherished Cream Color Base [14] ($31)
MAC Cosmetics x Brooke Shields Tinted Lipglass
Brooke Shields Tinted Lipglass [15] ($22)
Rihanna For Viva Glam
While the unusual glittery taupe lipstick hue of Rihanna's second Viva Glam collaboration [16] initially frightened us, it melted into a gorgeous glimmering bronze on lips.
Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick
Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick [17] ($16)
Viva Glam Rihanna 2 Lipstick
Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick [18] ($16)
The Simpsons
Inspired by matriarch Marge, the Simpsons collaboration [19] featured doodles by the show's creator Matt Groening and surprisingly wearable yellow hues.
The Simpsons Nacho Cheese Explosion Lipglass
Nacho Cheese Explosion Lipglass ($17)
The Simpsons Pink Sprinkles Blush
Pink Sprinkles Blush ($24)
The Simpsons Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy Lipglass
Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy Lipglass ($17)
A Novel Romance
We're not sure what was more seductive about this romance-novel-based makeup collection [20] — the gorgeous eye shadow palettes or the muscular men of the campaign.
A Novel Romance Eye Shadow Quad
A Novel Romance Eye Shadow Quad [21] ($40)
A Novel Romance Fun Ending Powder Blush
Fun Ending Powder Blush [22] ($22)
A Novel Romance Black Brilliance Fluidline Eye Pencil
Black Brilliance Fluidline Eye Pencil [23] ($16)
Nail Transformations
Celebrity manicurist Marian Newman joined up with MAC [24] in July, upping the game of nail art fans everywhere with a set of texturizing and transforming topcoats.
MAC Studio Nail Lacquer in Rebel
MAC Studio Nail Lacquer in Rebel [24] ($12)
MAC Liquid Pigment Top Coat in Gold Pearl
MAC Liquid Pigment Top Coat in Gold Pearl [24] ($12)
MAC Liquid Pigment Top Coat in Green Pearl
MAC Liquid Pigment Top Coat in Green Pearl [24] ($12)
Lorde
Though the MAC Cosmetics x Lorde collection [25] only consisted of two products, it was just as attention-grabbing as the songstress herself — the punchy purple lipstick sold out shortly after its early June launch.
RapidBlack Penultimate Eyeliner
RapidBlack Penultimate Eyeliner [26] ($20)
Pure Heroine Lipstick
Pure Heroine Lipstick ($16)
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly and her mom, Sharon, collaborated with MAC [27] in June, releasing a collection packed with pinks, nudes, and purples (to match the Fashion Police host's hair).
Sharon Osbourne Blush in Peaches and Cream
Sharon Osbourne Blush in Peaches and Cream ($22)
Kelly Osbourne Lipstick in Riot House
Kelly Osbourne Lipstick in Riot House ($18)
Kelly Osbourne Eye Shadow in Bloody Brilliant Quad
Kelly Osbourne Eye Shadow in Bloody Brilliant Quad ($44)
Proenza Schouler
The ultrachic neon gradient packaging of Proenza's MAC collection [28] rivaled its contents — bright, fun colors — for beauty.
Proenza Schouler x MAC Lip Pencil in Dynamo
Proenza Schouler x MAC Lip Pencil in Dynamo [29] ($21)
Proenza Schouler x MAC 129SE Powder/Blush Brush
Proenza Schouler x MAC 129SE Powder/Blush Brush
Proenza Schouler x MAC Lipstick in Mangrove
Proenza Schouler x MAC Lipstick in Mangrove [30] ($22)