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Max Factor was the original creator of lip gloss back in 1930 when he was searching for a way to make actresses in the film industry have shiny, glossy lips while on camera. One of the first actresses to wear his lip gloss was Lillian Gish in 1928. Max Factor had already invented the first makeup for motion pictures in 1914, pan-cake makeup in 1937, cover-up makeup in 1954, and to the delight of women everywhere, in 1971 he created the world’s first waterproof makeup. He even invented and coined the word “makeup.”
Before Max Factor arrived on the scene, the theatrical industry used greasepaint which had to be applied in a stick form. However, the paint couldn’t be applied thinly enough for film and the colors were completely unsuitable. Max created a thin, cream form of the greasepaint with 12 varying shades, and packaged it first in a jar and then in collapsible sanitary tubes. His new product quickly became the most popular makeup in the film industry in that time period.
The first product Max Factor created for commercial distribution was called X-Rated and was successfully debuted in 1932. This product promised to make women’s lips glossy with a subtle shine. Lip gloss offered an alternative to heavy lipstick, providing a more natural look that was lightweight, clear and subtle. The formula for X-Rated was successfully continued until 2003 when Proctor and Gamble bought the Max Factor line of makeup and discontinued the famous X-Rated gloss.
There are countless brands available on the market today that compare to the original Max Factor brand and they come in either a soft sold or liquid format. Lip gloss can be clear, colored, glittery, frosted, metallic, translucent, flavored, and water resistant. It can come in tubes with applicators, squeeze tubes with the applicator built in, small round metal containers, or boxes with lip brushes. It can contain sunscreen, moisturizer, antioxidants, and ‘plumpers’ to make the lips temporarily appear larger. With all the variety available today, it would be hard to imagine a world without lip gloss!!
How to make Lip Gloss:
Ingredients:
o ¼ cup of beeswax or petroleum jelly
o 2 tbsp sunflower oil or vegetable oil
o Flavoring or scent (non-toxic)
o Coloring (food coloring or lipstick)
o Small container or plastic tube
Instructions:
o Put the ¼ cup of beeswax in a pot and add the oil.
o Stir the wax and oil together until they melt together.
o Microwave for 1 minute, remove, and add flavorings and color.
o Pour the mixture into your small container or tube and let it cool.
o Store in a cool spot and use within a couple days.
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