Max Factor “The Most Wonderful Lipstick”

There’s something wonderfully glamorous about this 1948 Max Factor advertisement. The soft blush pink, deep lipstick reds, touches of blue, and gold packaging have that unmistakable old-Hollywood feeling, while the Lana Turner illustration gives the piece a presence that feels more like portraiture than advertising.

This original 16” × 19” framed vintage Time magazine advertisement feels especially at home in a bathroom, powder room, dressing area, or bedroom. The muted palette keeps it sophisticated, while the beauty imagery and typography give the room just enough personality to make it memorable.

Every piece in the collection is an authentic vintage original, never a reproduction or modern print.

This piece is paired with a beautiful brushed brass frame and an off-white mat because the warmth of the finish works naturally with the original artwork. The brass picks up the vintage lipstick cases while giving the softer pinks and reds a more refined, finished presence.

The best vintage pieces do more than add age to a room. They bring in a point of view. This one has glamour, color, and just enough nostalgia to make a modern space feel collected rather than decorated.