topic Re: Max Factor in Beauty

Max Factor

teganslaw — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:03:41 GMT

Has anyone used these cosmetics? I thought Max Factor was discontinued, but they relaunched and are available on Amazon, besides having their own website.

Max Factor is called "the makeup of makeup artists" and also "makeup to the stars." Prices don't seem too bad on Amazon, yet they don't list prices on their website. Anytime a site doesn't show prices, I figure they're expensive.

I don't plan on buying any Max Factor just wondered if anyone has tried them.

Re: Max Factor

Vivian — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:20:13 GMT

I used some Max Factor products years ago. They made a foundation stick that was really good. I think the Vermont Country Store sold it for awhile. In any case, I'd wait until reviews come in for the launch of the new Max Factor since we don't know who bought the rights to use that name. The original Max Factor was a famous Hollywood make-up artist.

Re: Max Factor

marmarbrooklyn — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:59:01 GMT

@teganslaw

Morning ! I remember the Pan Stick foundation and they did have a cream blush years ago . I follow a few UK beauty blog/Youtubers and they do mention Max Factor products

Re: Max Factor

Shanus — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:51:56 GMT

@teganslaw wrote:
Has anyone used these cosmetics? I thought Max Factor was discontinued, but they relaunched and are available on Amazon, besides having their own website.
Max Factor is called "the makeup of makeup artists" and also "makeup to the stars." Prices don't seem too bad on Amazon, yet they don't list prices on their website. Anytime a site doesn't show prices, I figure they're expensive.
I don't plan on buying any Max Factor just wondered if anyone has tried them.

@teganslaw I haven't used it, but the Pan Stick, which was one of the first full coverage, heavy foundations would cover a third arm. LOL. I think that's why it became popular w/ celebrities being photograghed and makeup artists doing their makeup for movies and appearances.

Re: Max Factor

beckyb1012 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:56:20 GMT

I used it for decades and for several years had to get my pan stik off of ebay until the prices sky rocketed for my shade. I have not bought it in several years but I still have the last little bit in a stick in my bathroom for old times sake. When the price went over $100.00 on ebay for my shade I only used what I had left for special occasions. Last week I looked and there was my shade for $175.00 for one stick.

Re: Max Factor

Shanus — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:16:18 GMT

I think Max factor was purchased by Proctor and Gamble. BTW, Max Factor's great-grandsons own Smashbox cosmetcis. Smashbox was very recently purchased by guess who? Estee Lauder. Any line they haven't acquired?

Re: Max Factor

GenXmuse — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:40:21 GMT

Oh wow! They had a liquid foundation that I loved and was sad when it was discontinued. I also had a few lipsticks that I used for years.
i had no idea they were relaunching.

Re: Max Factor

beckyb1012 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:47:09 GMT

It will be wonderful if they come back. I googled a few minutes ago and got caught up in his story. Interesting man from Russia. You can see how closely is Russian name was to the name he chose when he came to our country. I did not know he started with a Barber shop.

Maksymilian Faktorowicz, a.k.a Max Factor,

Re: Max Factor

nyc1 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:19:11 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I think Max factor was purchased by Proctor and Gamble. BTW, Max Factor's great-grandsons own Smashbox cosmetcis. Smashbox was very recently purchased by guess who? Estee Lauder. Any line they haven't acquired?

@Shanus Yep ... the ones that haven't been RUINED yet!!!!!!

Shame about Smashbox. Used HALO when I went into the office as my foundation. Very natural and great color for me. I guess NOT ANY MORE. I've been working from home since March 2020 without ever using foundation. Not sure I will anymore. Maybe just concealor touchups.

Re: Max Factor

JudyL — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:47:29 GMT

One of the UKk beauty bloggers, I guess thats what they are called, on YouTube mentions the Max Factor line quite often. Ugh, can't think of her name right now but I like watching her as she is closer to my age than most.

Re: Max Factor

riley1 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:38:29 GMT

@Shanus - Coty owns Max Factor

Re: Max Factor

catsgalore5354 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:05:30 GMT

I used to use Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara all the time. Really made my lashes fat. Wonder if they still make it. I loved it.

Re: Max Factor

walkingal — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:44:38 GMT

@catsgalore5354 wrote:
I used to use Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara all the time. Really made my lashes fat. Wonder if they still make it. I loved it.

The Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara is my favorite mascara of all time! I think I still haven't recovered since I could no longer find it! lol! And the under eye cover that came in a tube, I've never found anything better. Back then when it was discontinued, I thought I saw where Cover Girl took it over. So, I have been buying the Cover Girl cover stick since then, and it's pretty good.

Re: Max Factor

beckyb1012 — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:29:15 GMT

@walkingal wrote:
@catsgalore5354 wrote:
I used to use Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara all the time. Really made my lashes fat. Wonder if they still make it. I loved it.
The Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara is my favorite mascara of all time! I think I still haven't recovered since I could no longer find it! lol! And the under eye cover that came in a tube, I've never found anything better. Back then when it was discontinued, I thought I saw where Cover Girl took it over. So, I have been buying the Cover Girl cover stick since then, and it's pretty good.

I googled Max Factor 2000 mascara and it came up available on Walmart and Amazon. It may not the the version of when it debut in 1989.

Re: Max Factor

walkingal — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:33:25 GMT

@beckyb1012 Thanks for the info. I'll check it out on Walmart and Amazon.

Re: Max Factor

crox — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:48:59 GMT

I will be checking to see who owns the max factor line now, and where the products are made. It will be interesting to see. Hopefully, if made in the USA I will have another product choice!

I am very careful about what countries make cosmetic products, especially after watching the Netflix documentary on the conditions and actual cosmetic factory footage in China. It was very scary and eye opening, along with seeing the interviews with individuals that purchased contaminated cosmetic dupes, and the damage to their faces. I also like to support USA made so hopefully, jobs as well. Note: also be very careful about purchasing branded cosmetics on places like Amazon. (you will sometimes see in reviews that buyers were not too sure they were the real thing).

I am hoping Max Factor will be a winner!

Re: Max Factor

crox — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:58:53 GMT

Thank You! I didn't realize it was Coty. I noticed that after I read this and it was stated on their site as well. I just inquired directly with Max Factor, asking where the products are made. I will post once they email me back.

Being it is Coty, and they use a variety of countries, it will be interesting to find out.