【Book Description】
Smashbox is a cosmetics brand founded in 1990 by Davis and Dean Factor, great-grandsons of legendary makeup artist Max Factor. Inheriting the creative legacy and spirit of a family deeply rooted in Hollywood’s cinematic history, the two carried forward a tradition that began in the golden age of film. Max Factor famously crafted iconic looks for countless screen legends including Clara Bow, Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, Bette Davis, and Judy Garland. Today, Smashbox continues that legacy, becoming a modern symbol of the intersection between beauty and image culture.
Born in a Los Angeles photography studio, Smashbox was more than just a brand—it was a philosophy: makeup made for the camera. Every product was developed from real-world needs on set, rigorously tested and refined by professional makeup artists and photographers. Designed not only for on-screen stars but also for everyday users seeking flawless looks, Smashbox is committed to high quality, a lightweight feel, and cruelty-free practices. It has quickly become a go-to brand for the global younger generation and fashion-forward consumers.
This book is a comprehensive tribute to Smashbox’s brand philosophy and visual identity. It focuses on the work of Davis Factor, one of the brand's co-founders and a renowned photographer. For over thirty years, Factor has personally photographed a dazzling array of celebrity portraits—many of which are collected here for the first time. From Hollywood legends to modern icons, the book features striking images of Farrah Fawcett, Jane Fonda, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Cindy Crawford, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, and more—many of the photos previously unpublished and of great artistic and historical value.
Through these images, readers witness not only how a brand constructs its identity through visual aesthetics but also how it helps shape the beauty ideals of contemporary Hollywood and the fashion world. This is more than just a history of a cosmetics label—it is a visual chronicle that spans photography, fashion, celebrity culture, and brand storytelling.
The story of Smashbox is one of makeup—but also of style, reinvention, and cultural evolution. In this glamorous journey of lenses, lights, stars, and creativity, the book unveils the deeper cultural and temporal significance behind beauty. For makeup enthusiasts, photography lovers, and cultural observers alike, this is a heavyweight work worthy of deep appreciation and collection.
【Book Details】
Authors: Davis Factor, Dean Factor
Publisher: Rizzoli
Dimensions: 35 × 27 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 248 pages