Whether you wear makeup yourself or pass by the large beauty sections in stores, you may have noticed that makeup and beauty products are a big business, but did you know they’re also thousands of years old? Makeup has served different purposes throughout the centuries and is now a constantly evolving trend. From ancient Egypt and notable makeup “influencers” like Nefertiti and Cleopatra to the red lipstick that became an icon during the suffragette movement to today’s “no makeup” makeup looks, makeup has had a long and varied history in both formulation, purpose, and style. Join Emily and Katie on a journey through the long history of makeup in our culture that might make you look twice at that tube of lipstick, mascara, or bottle of foundation in your bathroom.
 
What types of makeup were used in Ancient Civilizations and why?
How did the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti inspire modern makeup looks from beyond the grave?
What are the origin stories of the various makeup products we still use today?
Why is red lipstick a significant symbol of the suffragette movement?
What are some of the American makeup trends that have been popular over the years?
 
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/dec/22/recession-cosmetics-lipstick 
https://www.vice.com/en/article/history-of-eyeliner-kohl/ 
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jan/27/from-ancient-egypt-to-cardi-b-a-cultural-history-of-the-manicure
https://www.hagley.org/librarynews/how-have-lovely-nails-history-modern-nail-polish 
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-red-lipstick 
https://www.makeup.com/makeup-tutorials/expert-tips/makeup-history-of-mascara 
https://cosmeticsandskin.com/bcb/lash-brow-ine.php 
https://www.janeanddickwax.com/a-history-of-brows-from-ancient-civilizations-until-today/ 
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/makeup/a62365219/brow-lamination/ 
https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/gfg/eyeshadow.php 
https://journalistic.org/editorial/makeup-trends-from-each-decade-1920-2020-1151/ 
https://cosmeticsandskin.com/bcb/lash-brow-ine.php 
https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/news/a13574/the-history-of-women-and-their-eyelashes/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_(cosmetics) 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_shadow

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