Makeup

False Lashes

Sep 3, 1916

eyelash historyFalse lashes were invented by movie director D.W Griffith on set of a movie he was directing. He wanted his lead actress to have lashes that brushed her cheeks whenever she were to blink. Therefore, leading to the creation of fake eyelashes.

Mascara

Sep 3, 1917

Mascara we use this day in age, was not invented till 1917. Created by a chemist named Eugene Rimmel, he created the cosmetic with the newly invented pertoleum jelly.

Lipgloss

Sep 3, 1930

Lipgloss was invented by Max Factor, he wanted a product that would make lips shiny and glossy for films.

Eyelash Curler

Oct 4, 1931

The first patent of the the eyelash curler was in 1931. Created by William Mcdonell from Rochester, Ny.

Lipliner

Nov 6, 1936

Max Factor who created many other makeup cosmetics, created lipliner as well. In 1936 he created it to make lips look even fuller and thicker.

Concealer In stores

Oct 4, 1938

The first concealer that was commercially launched was Max Factor's concealer "Erace'. Used to cover smaller "problem" areas, rather than a foundation used for coverage on larger areas. Concealer has more coverage than a foundation and has a thicker texture.

Liquid Eyeliner

Jan 1, 1960

History of LinerLiquid eyeliner was used to create thick black & white lines on models in the 60's with fashion designers such as Mary Quant.

MAC founded

Dec 5, 1984

Wikipedia Mac CosmeticsIn 1984, one of the most famous makeup brands this day in age MAC was founded by Frank Toskan.

NYX Cosmetcs

Mar 4, 1999

NYX cosmetics was founded in the year 1999 by Toni Ko. Named after the greek goddess of the same name.

Makeup Bullet

Sep 3, 2014

The Makeup Bullet, a makeup applicator, was created in 2012 by Eva Jane Bunkley. Used to blend in makeup smoothly and make applying makeup more convient with it's fit on ones finger.