Nostalgic Mother-Daughter Nose Kiss for Max Factor
Mid-century magazines prominently featured mothers and children, exemplified by Max Factor’s 1959 makeup advertisement.
Category: Beauty
Vintage Advertising: Cashmere Bouquet Soap Illustrations
Mid-century soap ads, like Cashmere Bouquet, used love and illustrations to attract consumers effectively.
Discover DuBarry’s Iconic Pink Fire Lipstick
The DuBarry Cosmetics ad promotes Pink Fire lipstick in the May 1956 Charm magazine, highlighting mid-century beauty trends and temporary hair color.
Iconic Revlon Ads: Timeless Date Night Looks
This post analyzes date night beauty trends from the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting Revlon cosmetics and glamorous looks.
Vintage Cutex Cosmetics Ads: The 1953 Pink Lipstick Trend
A 1953 Cutex ad promotes pink lipstick for flirting or marriage, showcasing color options and prices.
Max Factor’s Vibrant 1960s Lipstick and Nail Polish Ads
Max Factor promoted its “California Mad Mad Colors” lipstick and nail polish line in March 1963’s Good Housekeeping magazine edition.
1963 – Yardley of London for Men
A mid-century gift for a mid-century man
1949 – Palmolive
This post explores Palmolive soap ads from 1949 to 1964, highlighting the brand’s evolution from love and beauty to independence.
1953 – Max Factor
Mid-century advertising from Max Factor.
1952 – Cutex
Mid-century advertising from Cutex.
1953 – Avon Cosmetics
Mid-century advertising from Avon.
1951 – Tartan Suntan Lotion
A mid-century look at skin protection before sunscreen.
1964 – Ivory 3 Generations
A windblown trio for Ivory soap.
1960 – Mom, Me and Miss Clairol
Jackie or Marilyn? This one’s Jackie.
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