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4000 B.C.
Egyptian wall carvings and motifs display facial makeup on both men and women -
Feb 26, 1500
Middle Ages
extremely pale skin tone, was a sign of wealth and the aristocracy in Europe
In Greco-Roman history, women used chalk to lighten their skin
like Eqyptians before them, Greeks and Romans used kohl for black eyeliner -
1900's
women began buying makeup and cosmetics that would help them look sickly
makeup in this era created dark under-eye circles, and crimson lips to accentuate pale skin
makeup and skin lighteners used in the 1900s were made of toxic chemicals
lipsticks were made of mercuric sulfide, a poisonous substance -
1900's
The common skin lightener had a lead-based ingredient that could result in sickness and even death. -
Hair dye was invented
Eugene Schueller created hair dye. -
First Makeup Brand 1914
An immigrant from Poland, Maximillian Faktorowicz introduced his makeup line (Max Factor) to Hollywood studio executives.
They invented a type of foundation that worked well with the industry's Technicolor film. Called "pancake makeup,"
The foundation caked less and showed less cracking than the makeup used before -
Change in Makeup Trend
Hollywood makeup artistry reversed the trend from pale faces to tanned skin -
Cosmetics of the 1920s
Flapper style influenced the cosmetics of the 1920s, which embraced dark eyes, red lipstick, red nail polish, and the suntan. -
1940's-1950's
Many tanning products and makeup that added a bronze glow were sold. -
Modern Makeup
Modern makeup artistry finds inspiration from society's obsession with youth and vitality -
Makeup Breakthrough
Mineral makeup is a new breakthrough in the makeup industry today. By using safe, finely ground minerals, fine lines and wrinkles can be hidden more effectively. Skin is also able to breathe; causing fewer breakouts and skin damage. -
Makeup Regulations
Makeup needs to go through a lot of testing to make sure it is safe to use.
You have endless options to choose from unlike like long ago when you only have a couple options that were all life threatening or unhealthy. -
Modern Makeup Ingredients
Modern makeup contains sunscreens and moisturizers to appeal to the health-conscious consumer -
Makeup Artistry Visions
Makeup artists are artists. They can see a face and see the features - what should be emphasized, what should be toned down.
It takes creativity, talent, and the mindset that everyone has something beautiful about them to succeed. -
840 BC
In the old testament, Jezebel paints her eyelids
