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Estée Lauder vs MAC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Estée Lauder and MAC are established beauty brands under the same parent company, offering distinct formulations tailored to different complexions. Estée Lauder provides a comprehensive range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin, suiting acne-prone and mature skin best. Conversely, the Canadian brand focuses on daily skincare through reliable moisturizers and makeup removers crafted from carefully balanced formulas that suit balanced skin. While both share corporate ownership, they differ through the American brand's targeted focus on nourishing anti-aging and blemish care versus the latter brand's gentle approach to daily maintenance.

Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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This page compares some of the most popular Estée Lauder and MAC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Estée Lauder vs MAC products

People Say

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  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara completely without needing a separate remover. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
  • High price and expensive products Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “too pricey — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “A bit expensive — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”

Questions and answers

Estée Lauder or MAC: which is better?

Both Estée Lauder and MAC offer quality skincare, but reviewers note that Estée Lauder has a wider range of products that provide deep hydration. While both brands share concerns regarding a high price point, Estée Lauder features many fragrance-free products on this page, whereas all MAC products on this page list fragrance.

What is the difference between Estée Lauder and MAC?

Estée Lauder offers a much wider selection of fourteen products on this page compared to MAC's three, and Lovi finds that most Estée Lauder products are fragrance-free while all MAC products contain fragrance. Reviewers note that both brands share drawbacks regarding high price points, but Estée Lauder is particularly recognized for its deep hydration and gentle cleansers.

Estée Lauder or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Estée Lauder features several options with superior fit levels for dry and sensitive skin, such as the DayWear Moisturizer, whereas MAC offers lightweight moisturizers like the Mineralize Timecheck Lotion that achieves a high fit for dry skin. Both brands share a high price point according to reviewers.

Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or MAC?

Both Estée Lauder and MAC are tied on affordability, as high price points are mostly mentioned as a downside for the products on this page for both brands.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Estée Lauder or MAC?

Both Estée Lauder and MAC have products on this page that rate as an Average fit for acne-prone skin. However, Estée Lauder also features several items on this page, such as the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, that rate as a High fit for acne-prone skin.

Between Estée Lauder and MAC, which brand offers products containing fragrance?

Both Estée Lauder and MAC offer products containing fragrance on this page. While only 2 of the 14 Estée Lauder products include fragrance, all 3 MAC products list fragrance.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Estée Lauder was founded earlier in 1946 in the United States, whereas MAC was founded in 1984 in Canada.

How many skincare products are listed on the page for MAC compared to Estée Lauder?

The products on this page include 3 items for MAC compared to 14 items for Estée Lauder.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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