MAX FACTOR - polish Maksymilian Faktorowicz also known as Max Factor Sr. Founder of the cosmetics giant Max Factor & Company

Maksymilian Faktorowicz (15 September 1872 – 30 August 1938), also known as Max Factor Sr., was a Polish-Jewish businessman, entrepreneur and inventor. 

Founder of the cosmetics giant Max Factor & Company, he largely developed the modern cosmetics industry and popularised the term make-up in noun form based on the verb.

Born Maksymilian Faktorowicz September 15, 1872 Zduńska Wola, Congress Poland.

Died August 30, 1938 (aged 65) Beverly Hills, California

In 1929 Max Factor was awarded an Oscar by the Academy Awards for his contribution to the film industry.