This is a wonderful Max Factor makeup ad from the April 15, 1963 issue of Vogue magazine. The early 1960s were a particularly elegant and classic time, due in part from the stylish influence of First Lady Jackie Kennedy. The models here are particularly stunning and high-maintenance; not your everyday woman. Max Factor makeup was… Read more »
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Christian Dior Tibet Haute Couleur Lipsticks, 1987
In keeping with the bold, bright and vivid vibe of the 1980s, Christian Dior introduced their Haute Couleur lipsticks. They soothed, softened, moisturized and protected from the sun. This gorgeous fuchsia/hot pink shade is FABULOUS – my absolute favorite color! ♥ ~Marilyn
Coty Your Face Makeup, 1973
The adorable model Bonnie Lysohir is in this ad for Your Face makeup by Coty. This collection came in cute little tubes and containers. The best one was the Your Face foundation tube that had its own concealer in the cap. It was genius, and I remember using it to cover my interminable pimples. Ah,… Read more »
Cover Girl SuperSheer Makeup, 1973
Makeup trends were starting to be towards a more natural look in the 1970s. This Cover Girl ad was for SuperSheer foundation, which was formulated to ‘look and feel like no make-up at all’. The model looks so fresh and pretty. More of an earthy, boho vibe than the dramatic heavy makeup of the previous… Read more »
Bonne Bell Cosmetics Production in Cleveland, 1973
This is a pretty interesting ad, showing Bonne Bell’s production facilities in Lakewood, Ohio. The plant was called “Georgetown Row” for its charming authentic Georgetown exterior. Behind the exterior were the production and office facilities. Of course, Bonne Bell was most famous for Ten-O-Six lotion (I can still smell it), and Lip Smackers (I can… Read more »
Katharine Ross for Helena Rubinstein Fresh Cover Makeup, 1973
The gorgeous actress Katharine Ross was an It girl in the late 60s, early 70s with the success of her movies, The Graduate, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. She also did some modeling, most notably with Helena Rubinstein makeup. This ad is for Fresh Cover makeup, with which your skin was supposed to… Read more »
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