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MAC has to be boycotted

MAC is a brand of Estee Lauder

Founder Ronald Lauder is the president of the World Jewish Congress, and chairman of the Jewish National Fund, and is a zionist with extremist views and financially and politically supports Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.

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Alternatives to Estee Lauder Products

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Some other brands to boycott

Ahava

Ahava is an Israeli company which operates its manufacturing facilities in Occupied Palestine, stealing resources from the Dead Sea.

Kylie Cosmetics

Kylie posted that she stands with Israel before deleting it following backlash from followers.

Bath & Body Works

Pro-Israeli brand. Les Wexner who owns L Brands, the parent company of Bath&Body Works, is a staunch ally of Israel, and a long time business partner of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted child trafficker.

Amika

Manufactured on occupied Palestinian land.

MoroccanOil

Moroccan Oil obscures its manufacturing and origins. It poses as a moroccan brand, however its products are all manufactured in Isreal.

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Scott Friedman who along with Selena Gomez is a co-founder of Rare Beauty, has been accused by the general public of supporting zionism. After initial backlash for her stance on the israeli genocide of Gaza and liking pro IDF posts, Selena Gomez posted on social media that Rare Beauty will donate to various causes including an israeli charity, Magen David Adom, to appease to her angry fans. We would advise to buy and support local brands.

Nestlé

Nestlé owns 53.8% share of leading Israeli food manufacturer Osem, an investment worth over $850 million. Nestle opened its Research & Development Centre in Israel, in Sderot. And since then it has steadily increased its investment in Israel, its initial 10% stake in Osem has now grown to a controlling 53.8%. Nestle has 9 factories in Israel. Osem is an israeli food manufacturer which operates in Occupied Palestine. Nestle owns a controlling stake in Osem. Avoid Nestle products until they divest all operations in Occupied Palestine. Especially avoid any Osem brands such as Sabra Salads and others which can be found via the wikipedia page in the source.

Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf publicly supports the Israeli occupation force. It's among 106 German companies that publicly showed siding with Israel.

Colgate

Highly Israel-supporting.

History of MAC

MAC Cosmetics, initially founded by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo in 1984, quickly gained recognition for its bold and diverse makeup offerings. However, it wasn't until 1994 when Estée Lauder Companies acquired a controlling interest in MAC, which propelled the brand into global prominence. This acquisition provided MAC with the resources and support needed to expand its reach and product development while maintaining its edgy and inclusive ethos.

Under Estée Lauder's guidance, MAC continued to innovate and push boundaries within the cosmetics industry. The brand became synonymous with professional-quality makeup products favored by makeup artists and enthusiasts alike. MAC's extensive range of colors, textures, and formulations catered to diverse skin tones and preferences, cementing its status as a leader in makeup diversity and inclusivity. Additionally, MAC's commitment to social causes, such as the MAC AIDS Fund launched in 1994, further solidified its reputation as a socially conscious brand.

Throughout its history with Estée Lauder, MAC has remained at the forefront of makeup trends and technology, continually releasing iconic products such as their Studio Fix Foundation and Lipsticks in an array of finishes. Despite changes in ownership, MAC has stayed true to its core values of diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, making it a beloved and iconic brand in the cosmetics industry.