MAC’s highly anticipated collaboration with the Jean-Michel Basquiat Estate is officially live, celebrating one of New York City’s most influential artists. The collection captures the spirit of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s creative legacy. The special edition drop features high-impact shades in collectible packaging, including new product formats inspired by artistic tools and techniques — all designed to be layered, mixed, and customized so makeup lovers can create their own wearable works of art.
“This whole collection is a love letter to downtown New York’s art scene. Basquiat represents a fearless kind of creativity that has always inspired me personally, and his work sits at the intersection of identity, color and self-expression, the very same territory MAC has occupied since day one,” Nicola Formichetti, MAC Cosmetics Global Creative Director shares.
The Collection
MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo-ster and Bowery Brown
MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick ($35.00) in Ruby Woo-ster (a bright, vivid blue red) and Bowery Brown (a neutral beige) delivers 12-hour full-coverage color with eight hours of moisture.
Oil Effect Eye Paint in Oil Slick, Basquiat Blue and 1982
Oil Effect Eye Paint arrives in Oil Slick, Basquiat Blue, and 1982 ($30.00) — a glossy liquid eye color that can be diffused for a sheer wash or layered for bold, paint-like impact.
Pastel Painting Eye + Face Chalk in Royal Blueprint and Everlasting
Pastel Painting Eye + Face Chalk ($30.00) comes in Royal Blueprint and Everlasting, offering buildable, chalk-inspired color for eyes and face.
Pigment Colour Powder
This special-edition loose powder ($29.00) delivers everything from subtle washes of color to intense effects, with a highly concentrated formula that blends easily and adheres to skin.
Basquiat Artist Brush Set
The Basquiat Artist Brush Set ($120.00) features four professional artistry brushes for eyes, face, and body that come in a collectible pouch.
Famous Bag
The Famous Bag ($50.00) rounds out the collection — a spacious, limited-edition Pro-inspired makeup bag designed to hold every creative essential.
“Working closely with the Basquiat family, our goal wasn’t simply to celebrate his artwork, but to honor his creative spirit. His art and our artistry naturally belong together. Every product is designed to capture that fearless energy and invite people to create something that’s uniquely their own,” Formichetti further explains.
The collection lands on MACCosmetics.com right as Basquiat’s influence keeps dominating cultural conversation, with a Netflix documentary on his life and work also on the way. Makeup artists, this one’s for you so get to shopping and tag @readthetease on Instagram and TikTok with your work of art.
