Max Factor
publication date: Saturday, December 28, 2019 (part of Winter 2020)
category: Business
clue: He exerted maximum influence over the cosmetics industry, giving Hollywood stars their signature looks and popularizing the term make-up.
explanation: Factor invented the personal cosmetics industry as it exists today. At one point, every major actress in Hollywood was a client of his salon. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Erik Bates