MAC

Is MAC an ethical brand?

The Good Shopping Guide gives MAC, a subsidiary of Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a poor ethical rating. Sadly, as evidenced by its subpar Good Shopping Guide ethical rating in our Ethical Makeup Ratings Table, this brand currently disregards our fundamental ethical principles. Several adjustments must be completed before MAC is eligible for our Ethical Accreditation.

In what areas does MAC perform poorly?

Unfortunately, MAC receives a bottom rating for Genetic Modification, due to Estée Lauder’s involvement in the development of GMOs.

Additionally, as MAC does not sell any organic or vegan products, the brand receives a bottom rating for our Organic and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified categories.

In what areas does MAC perform well ethically?

Estée Lauder has numerous goals and indicators of environmental progress in its latest sustainability report, including targets for reducing carbon emissions, water and packaging. This demonstrates that MAC’s parent company is making some attempt to reduce its environmental impact and has resulted in a top rating for Environmental Report.

How can MAC improve its ethical rating?

The Good Shopping Guide calculates MAC’s score based on multiple ethical standards. A variety of ethical issues that MAC needs to resolve, such as its stance on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), lack of organic and vegan products, and more.