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MAC Cosmetics Makeup Database – Collections and Products

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Temptalia Launches MAC Cosmetics Database (Beta)

These past few weeks have been awfully busy, and I’m so excited to finally be able to share the news! We’ve put together a detailed, fully searchable database of past and present MAC Cosmetics products.

MAC Cosmetics Collection & Product Database

There are several really cool ways you can view products: by collection (1996 to present), by year (1996 to present), by product finish (e.g. matte, satin, etc.), by product type (e.g. lipstick, skincare, etc.), and by status (e.g. permanent, limited edition, discontinued, or PRO). Going forward, one major feature will be that the database will be cross-referenced with the Temptalia Gallery so you can simply click to view a photo (if there is one). Otherwise, the database is ready for your perusal! :)

As always, this is a beta release, so please be sure to e-mail us (or leave a comment on this post) if you spot any errors.  (Including missing products/collections/information.)

Thank you, and please let us know what you think!

P.S. – The boy coded the database, I did the data portion! That’s the “we” — the dynamic duo ;)

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I didn't found MSFs from Sugarsweet and brush sets from October 2008, Red She Said collection probably.

Thanks, Maxi, I will double-check!

I just tried to look up Stiletto lipstick, but it is not listed in your database (it was discontinued around the time Amplified Cremes were released) hope that helps!

This is pretty freaking awesome. Thanks so much for the hard work that you've put into it!

Thank you thank you thank you! I've been waiting for something like this. It takes a lot of time to go back and try to research things one by one, when you can't find the info. Thank you!

My pleasure, Brittany :)

This is AMAZING and must have taken a lot of hours to put together. Thanks to the two of you. This is just perfect and what I have been looking for!

Thanks so much, Ilona!

i just kind of browse through it and i find it so aweaome!!! great stuff and thanks for putting this together for us... you know what i'll be doing for the rest of the day..LOL!

This is soo purfect for an overachiever, over thinker and high maintenance girl like me.

Wow, this must have taken a lot of time to put together! Where did you even manage to get all this info from??? Well done Christine and "the boy"! :) Thanks for sharing. xxx

Thank you, Anitacska! I actually had some help from some inside sources :)

The world is now a better place! Thanks for such a great job, must have been so much work! I already used it!

This is awesome Christine! Thank you!

Girl, (oh I guess and the "Boy") you never cease to amaze me with your resourcefulness! This is awesome.. thanks for sharing :) Thank the "Boy" for us too!

This is a great idea, thanks so much! I've bookmarked the page.

I so can't wait to try this out. From the image it looks great!

I hope you like, Sass!

AMAZING CHRISTINE!!!!! Love it! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this and sharing it with us! What a great tool for us MUA's!

This is a godsend Christine. It already has been a tool to help me find the answer to a long burning question. I was obsessed with a MAC lipstick years ago & knew the name began with "X" but couldn't remember the whole name. I used your directory & bang, there it is. X-Pose Frost Lipstick released Aug. 2002 in the Sleek Chic collection. Ahhh, finally - thank you Christine! Now, if only MAC brought this color back..grrrr! :):)

I'm so glad you were able to figure that out, Nicole! What a relief that must be :)

This is so amazing! It looks great Christine!

christine, this is really amazing, thanks for all your effort !!

Thanks a lot, Claudia!

WOW...this is amazing!!! You need some kind of an award or something :)

Aww, thanks, Stephanie!

OMG Christine! You've worked really hard girl.! Thanks so much.... ^_^

Wow! Thank you so much for all the hard work and long hours you two put into this!

Thats awesome!! It will be very useful

U r great Christine! And thank the boy part of the dynamic 'we' on behalf of all ur readers and fans! Love ya!

That's great! That'd be even greater if clicking on the name of a product was sending us to a picture or a swatch. :)

That's going to be implemented soon -- that's why it's still in beta :)