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    This One Makeup Fact Fucked Me Up And I Feel Like Everyone Should Know

    I just feel like everyone should know about it.

    Earlier this year, I was minding my own business, researching some makeup facts for BuzzFeed dot com, the website.

    I found out some super interesting things (some of which you may already know if you read this post), but one fact stood out, and I’m still thinking about it.

    Folks, it's time we had a little talk about Max Factor.

    You've probably heard of it – the "makeup of makeup artists", overseen by the legendary Pat McGrath, and one of the oldest makeup brands in the world.

    But have you ever thought about the meaning behind the name?

    "Well, obviously, it means 'Maximum Factor!'", I hear you cry. "It's the best in the business, the best you're gonna get, the maximum, if you will."

    If you thought this, kudos to you because you're exactly like me – wrong.

    Max Factor is actually this guy.

    Maksymilian Faktorowicz, also known as Max Factor, was a Polish-Jewish cosmetician, who founded the company in 1909.

    According to The Max Factor Story, Mr Factor started by selling eye shadow and eyebrow pencils before he launched his full range of cosmetics, "calling it 'make-up'”.

    So, no, it doesn't mean "maximum factor". Every time you talk about Max Factor, you're actually talking about our mate here.

    BUT THAT'S NOT ALL, MY FRIENDS. I HAVE ANOTHER FACT.

    Ever heard of Smashbox Cosmetics, launched by Dean and Davis Factor in 1996?

    They're the GREAT-GRANDSONS of Max Factor.

    Now, I know what you might be thinking. Much like my colleagues who are tired of hearing me scream about this, you're probably like "I know this! It's not a big deal! Be quiet, Gena, we hate you!"

    BUT I NEED EVERYONE WHO DOESN'T KNOW TO KNOW TODAY, OKAY?