To the delight of music and makeup lovers everywhere, MAC has announced that it will be releasing a collection inspired by Selena Quintanilla called 'MAC X Selena.' Despite having passed away more than 20 years ago, Selena's impact as an artist and a beauty icon continue to resonate with her fans. Now makeup lovers can pay tribute to the late singer with the latest MAC collection.
While details about the new collection are scarce, MAC X Selena is confirmed for release sometime in October of 2016. While the company has not revealed what types of products will be included in the collection, it has announced that the line will be a "multi-product special deco collection" inspired by the singer's personality both on and off stage.
The new collection demonstrates the ongoing legacy of Selena and her influence on the beauty world.
Tribute-Paying Makeup Collections
The MAC x Selena Collection Pays Tribute to the Late Singer
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