MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork
A taupe cream that sets for 24 hours. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork works as lid primer or as cream shadow. Creamy at first, it dries so the colour will not crease. Each pot holds 5 g.
Groundwork is in MAC's Canada-made collection. Plant town is never named. Founders in Toronto launched the brand in 1984. US buyers closed the deal in 1994 and in 1998.
Isododecane leads the list. You can mix this cream with other shadows and liners. Input countries stay off the page.
Product Highlights
- •12 shades, including Painterly and Soft Ochre
- •Formula code ILN39722
- •Image SKU MPX805
- •Ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested
- •Non-acnegenic and water-resistant
- •Smooth on with a finger or a brush
Category
Our Canadian score
Some Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “proudly made right here in Canada”
Canadian-made cream, US-owned brand. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork is in the Canadian Originals set, and MAC says that set is made in Canada. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has held the whole brand since February 1998. The plant town and input countries are not named.
Score breakdown (54% evidenced, medium confidence)
“this collection of our most-iconic products and shades is proudly made right here in Canada.”
“February 1998 | Make-up Art Cosmetics | Professional makeup | Acquisition of remaining equity”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Canada
- Owned By
- Estée Lauder (United States)
- Size
- 5 g (0.17 US oz)
- Shade
- Groundwork
- Finish
- Cream
- Price
- $38.00
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Isododecane, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Dimethicone Silylate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Trihydroxystearin, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De Carnauba, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)] ILN39722
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork made in Canada?
Yes. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork is flagged Made in Canada Best Seller on the Canadian Originals page. Other MAC items are not all given that flag.
Who owns the company that sells Groundwork?
A US parent. Estée Lauder records a December 1994 majority buy of Make-up Art Cosmetics and a February 1998 close. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork comes from that brand.
What colour is the Groundwork paint pot?
Mid-tone neutral taupe. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork sits with Painterly, Soft Ochre, and Layin' Low on a 12-shade menu. It can be worn alone or under powder shadow.
Is this paint pot tested for eyes?
Yes, on MAC's tests. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork is ophthalmologist tested and dermatologist tested, and the page calls it non-acnegenic. It is also listed as water-resistant.
Where can I buy Groundwork in Canada?
On maccosmetics.ca. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork offers home delivery and store pickup there. Standard shipping is free over CA $35, and same-day starts at CA $4.95 in some postal codes.
Does the Circana lip rank apply to this pot?
No. Circana Canada named MAC the number one lip brand and the number one foundation brand by unit sales for the 12 months ending December 2024. MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork is an eye cream, and that rank is for the brand.
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