January is the time of year when women are re-imagining themselves, are open to new possibilities and are embracing change into the New Year. This is when Max Factor will launch #GlamJan, a rallying call encouraging women from around the world to glam up with make-up and undergo a personal glamour transformation they never imagined possible - inspired by the Norma to Marilyn story. 

The social media campaign led by make-up-artistry icon, Pat McGrath and famous faces including renowned fashion model, Candice Swanepoel, Max Factor is inviting women to post their most glamorous transformation selfie using #GlamJan and a message about how good it feels to glam up. After all – why should January be about doing without, paring down your make-up and enduring diets, #GlamJan will open new possibilities for women, just like it did for Marilyn Monroe.
Max Factor Creme Puff Pressed Powder in Translucent
I would have to say that this is the first time I have ever tried powder from Max Factor. Considering that they have been around since the 1950s, plus they have a lot of products that I really like, this is the first time I am ever going to use this Creme Puff Pressed Powder.

Max Factor Creme Puff Pressed Powder in Translucent, PhP 575

It comes in a very simple pan like this one, which has already been revamped from their original packaging. Instead of the classic black cover, they have changed into the gold cover.
In spite of this powder being translucent, it sure doesn't look it when looking at the pan before swatching. When I did do a swatch test on my hand, it was pointless posting the photo because it really is translucent. I like the texture. It's silky and yet velvet-y to the touch and can be applied on the face with a velour puff or a powder brush.

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Volume and Curl Mascara

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Volume and Curl Mascara, PhP 595

I am truly loving the curved brush of this mascara. It makes application easier and you can really get in between those lashes so you can coat all the hairs evenly. I haven't seen a curved mascara brush like this in a long time.
 It did however lengthen my lashes so that is definitely a plus for me too! I just hope that when the mascara formula thickens a bit it would hold the curls. I will revisit this post when I have experimented on the mascara with a much thicker formula in a few days.
Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Ruby Tuesday

Now this product I know I will love. For those of you who have been following my blog or are friends of mine, then you would know that I am a red lippie kind of gal. So it's really no surprise that I would really love this lippie instantly.

I have read several times in different blogs that this is THE ultimate red lipstick. I would have to say that I agree. I think that only a handful of red lippies have that give a true-red pout. Some turn orange, or some turn pinkish.

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Ruby Tuesday, PhP 595

Any bright lipstick brightens up the mood. It's a mood lifter and I must say that this one is for the books. There are several red lippies that I love, which come in several different levels of red. Some are of cherry-red shades and some are deeper.
Max Factor Global Creative Director, Pat McGrath comments:

"Marilyn Made the sultry red lip, creamy skin and dramatically lined eyes the most famous beauty look of the 1940's and it's a look that continues to dominate the beauty and fashion industry. It is the ultimate look that defines glamour - nothing else compares. Ruby Tuesday, inspired by one of Marilyn's favorite Max Factor lipsticks, is still my go-to red today for an instant shot of glamour, and continues to be one of the most popular shades for both makeup artists and real women. It is the ultimate glamorous red."

I love nail polish. I think they also dress up any outfit you may have on specially on casual days. Specially red nail polish. It makes the skin look fairer and slippers look more dressed up than they actually are.

Now, this is the first time I have tried Max Factor's nail polish so I was so surprised at how quick-drying they are! I just applied this nail polish on my hand and about 2 minutes later, I was ready to shoot it with the nail polish already set and dry. Perfect for those gals who quickly want a change in color of polish in the morning before heading out. No wonder this nail polish matched the lipstick shade perfectly, they're both called Ruby Tuesday!

Max Factor Max Effect Mini Nail Polish in Ruby Tuesday, PhP 175