Return Of The Legend – Marilyn Monroe for MAX Factor

January 5, 2015 by Raluca Stoica

The world’s most famous woman, glamorous Marylin Monroe, is the new global ambassador of the American cosmetics brand, Max Factor. The main reason for the company’s choice, 53 years after the death of the beautiful actress, is believed to be the contribution of Max Factor’s son, Max Factor Junior, to the transformation of the ordinary brunette American girl, Norma Jeane, into the platinum-blonde Hollywood queen, known worldwide under the name of Marilyn Monroe.  “Marilyn made the sultry red lip, creamy skin and […]

Categories: ad campaigns, beauty, people • Tags: marilyn monroe, Max Factor, news, Pat McGrath

May Sum’s Lipstick Art Work

November 6, 2013 by Raluca Stoica

Ever dreamed of having your face immortalized in expensive lipstick? No, well, you can, thanks to Singapore-based artist May Sum, who has made a name for himself by carving expensive lipsticks from top brands in the makeup industry into detailed busts of various celebrities, from Lady Gaga to Audrey Hepburn. May Sum uses tiny tools to create 3D portraiture of fashion’s most influential figures and sells them on her ‘wahahafactory’ Etsy shop for £280 to £420 each. She uses colour ranging from […]

Categories: accessories, beauty • Tags: art, Audrey Hepburn, beauty, Coco Chanel, Etsy, lady gaga, Lipstick, makeup, Max Factor, may sum