# Creator-Led Style Collabs MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-depop References: [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/exclusive-mac-and-depop-are-teaming-up-to-convert-gen-z-to-buy-lipstick/) & [news.depop](https://news.depop.com/m-a-c-cosmetics-and-depop-bring-together-beauty-and-fashion-in-new-creator/) [MAC Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-x-doja-cat) and Depop, the community-powered circular fashion marketplace beloved by Gen Z, partnered to celebrate self-expression, the joy of thrifting, and MAC’s new Powder Kiss and [MACximal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-holiday-advent-calendar) Matte launches. As part of this collaboration, media personalities Jordyn Woods and Leah Kateb curated 25 items from their personal wardrobes inspired by MAC’s Maxcimal Matte and Powder Kiss lipstick formulas. When Depop shoppers purchase from Woods’ and Kateb’s [M·A·C X Depop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ball) Shop wardrobes, they get a MAC lipstick. Additionally, Depop curated a dozen custom backgrounds inspired by the MAC lipsticks for its Outfits feature, and users who apply the backgrounds and share them on social media have the chance to win perks. Offline, the action continues, with MAC and Depop hosting a hotdog stand takeover at NYC's Union Square. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 64% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creator-driven Product Curation:** Elevating personal brands, influencers are being tapped to curate limited-edition collections, enhancing product exclusivity and consumer engagement. - **Augmented Digital Experiences:** Custom digital backgrounds for social media amplify brand presence and engage younger, tech-savvy audiences through interactive features. - **Immersive Offline Activations:** Creative offline activations such as themed street takeovers offer brands a dynamic way to connect physically with their digital audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The integration of fashion and beauty signals a cross-industry collaboration that enriches consumer experiences and product offerings. - **Social Media Marketing:** Leveraging social platforms to host contests and interactions redefines how brands engage with online communities and drive consumer participation. - **Second-hand Fashion Marketplaces:** With celebrity-led thrifting initiatives, resale platforms are not only eco-friendly but also a stage for enhanced experiential shopping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depop-outfits.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-x-depop-box.md) - [Reinvigorated 90s Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-94-reissue-collection.md) - [Virtual Thrift Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depop-1.md) - [Virtual Entrepreneurship Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depop.md) - [Poetic Secondhand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-taste-recognizes-taste.md) - [Commemorative Confectionery Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-plate.md) - [Skater-Inspired Fashion Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depop-x-tony-hawk.md) - [Brand Anniversary Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y2k-collection.md)