How to get a five-piece freebie in the Cyber Monday MAC sales

It’s the global brand makeup artists and celebrities adore, and if you like free makeup then you need to know about MAC Cosmetic’s latest offer.

From makeup bag refreshes to an early Christmas present for you or a loved one, MAC Cosmetic’s Black Friday sale has some gems. Picture: Instagram @maccosmeticsaustralia.

If you’re a beauty lover looking to take advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Weekend sales, it doesn’t get better than a generous gift with purchase.

And the deal from MAC Cosmetics is one to note.

The beauty giant is offering a sitewide 20 per cent off sale from November 23 to 30 plus a free five-piece gift set with orders over $65.

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The curated kit includes some of the best-sellers from the brand including a sample size of their Strobe Cream 6mL, Fix+ Magic Radiance All-Day Hydrating Spray 2.5mL, In Extreme Dimension Lash Mascara 1g and holographic travel bag. You also have the choice between a full-size Power Kiss Lipstick in either the shade Werk, Werk, Werk (a vibrant blue-based red) or Reverence (a universal pinky nude).

Simply enter the code 'PINK20' at checkout to add a new nude lippie to your collection. Picture: Instagram @maccosmeticsaustralia.

Or use the code 'RED20' if a classic red is more up your alley. Picture: Instagram @maccosmeticsaustralia.

Now if you need some inspiration on what to add to your cart, allow us to make some recommendations.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SELLERS FROM MAC COSMETICS?

We’re so glad you asked. From celeb favourites to the cult beauty products that have been loved by beauty professionals for decades (literally), these are the five products to consider.

LIPSTICKS, FROM $24

It’s one of MAC’s most well-known products with a tube for every skin tone, style and desired texture. In fact, according to the brand it sold more than 60 million lipsticks in 2019, meaning a dizzying two lipsticks were sold every second.

However, if you’re overwhelmed by the shade range (fair), here are some of the brand’s best-sellers:

For the perfect red lip that suits everyone. Yes, everyone: Retro Matte Lipstick, Ruby Woo, $24 (RRP $30)

The orangey-red lipstick that’s a mood booster in a tube: Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger, $24 (RRP $30)

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Ruby Woo and Lady Danger.

The glossy, sheer (but buildable) wash of colour that you can wear everyday: Lustre Lipstick in See Sheer, $24 (RRP $30)

The peachy-nude matte loved by Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and every celeb ever: Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy, $24 (RRP $30)

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in See Sheer and Velvet Teddy.

BOOM BOOM WOW MINI ADVENT CALENDAR, $159.20 (RRP $199)

MAC Cosmetics Boom Boom Wow Mini Advent Calendar.

If you really want to treat yourself (after all, now is the time to do it) MAC’s take on the advent calendar is the way to do it. The 12-day Christmas countdown is the gift that keeps on giving and has a total value of $253 and contains some of the brand’s best-selling products. Just some of the treats you can expect include some of their most popular lipstick shades, eye shadows and lip glosses.

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MINERALIZE SKINFINISH NATURAL, $45.60 (RRP $57)

MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Natural.

Whether you want to set a full face of makeup or just want a sheer powder to prevent shine, MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish Natural will leave your makeup looking better. It’s a powder and (super subtle) highlighter hybrid that gives a glowy but natural finish (as the name suggests) and it’s another mythical MAC product that is in the kit of every professional makeup artist.

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MINERALIZE SKINFINISH IN SOFT & GENTLE, $45.60 (RRP $57)

MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle.

Not to be confused with the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, the Mineralize Skinfinishes are MAC’s signature power highlighters and one of the first of its kind on the market. While there are five shades to choose from, ‘Soft & Gentle’ is the brand’s most well-known shade. The buildable and buttery highlighter is champagne-toned and you only need the smallest amount to make your cheekbones pop.

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217S BLENDING BRUSH, $30.40 (RRP $38)

MAC Cosmetics 217S Blending Brush.

If you only have one eye makeup brush in your makeup collection, make it this one. The blending blush can either be used both to wash a neutral colour over your lid or as a blending brush to give your smokey eyes a professional touch.

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MORE BLACK FRIDAY BEAUTY SALES

Adore Beauty: Up to 40 per cent off selected brands. For all the best picks in Adore Beauty’s Black Friday sales, see our roundup here.

The Iconic: The Iconic is offering 20 per cent off beauty brands like Foreo and Salt By Hendrix from November 27 – 11:59PM that night.

Bobbi Brown:Take 20 per cent off site-wide across Bobbi Brown’s premium range of makeup and skincare from November 27 – 29.

The Body Shop: Take 20 per cent off storewide from November 26 – 30.

The Beauty Chef:The popular ingestible beauty company is offering 20 per cent off sitewide (excluding bundles and sets) from now until November 30.

Charlotte Tilbury: Score up to 50 per cent off on a range of Charlotte Tilbury’s luxury beauty products and sets.

Ella Bache: The Australian beauty brand is offering 20 per cent off selected natural Australian made treatment Oils online and at participating salons from November 27 – 30.

Jo Malone: Score a free 3-piece gift set (including Peony & Blush Suede Cologne 9ml, Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body & Hand Wash 15ml and Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Creme 15ml) when you spend $130 or more with the luxury perfume brand from November 27 – 30.

Sephora:Online beauty giant Sephora is offering up to 20 per cent off everything from November 26 – 27. Plus, take 15 per cent off everything (except for Dyson products) on the beauty retailer’s website from November 29 – 30.