✨History of Make-Up✨
Different makeup trends from Cleopatra to the present day💄💋
Understanding the origins and evolution of makeup is essential to understanding how beauty has evolved.
The first recorded use of cosmetics dates back to 3000 BC during the first Egyptian dynasty . Makeup was used by the upper class to “decorate” a person’s eyes and set them apart from the lower classes. During this time, both men and women of the upper class wore makeup daily. The first makeup colors to be widely used were black and green . Black and green eyeshadows were made using mined lead and copper ores. The Egyptians also used makeup called “kohl” to outline the eyes in an almond shape. Kohl has a powder consistency and was applied using a small stick.
The Victorian Era lasted from 1837 to 1901. During this time, cosmetic use was linked to female actresses and prostitutes. People cherished the natural skin color, and any makeup that altered that natural color was frowned upon. During this time, women began to tweeze their eyebrows, massage castor oil into their eyelashes, and use rice powder to dust their noses. They also used beet juice or pinched their cheeks to make them rosier . Clear pomade was used to give the lips a glossy sheen. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that makeup became more socially accepted and began to gain popularity. This popularity led to the evolution of makeup and the availability of the first commercial cosmetics.
During the 1920s , society increasingly focused on the sexual beauty of women. As women entered the professional world, they were encouraged to wear makeup to compete against men for jobs. A specific, heavily made-up look defined cosmetics in the 1920s. Lips were painted in the shape of a cupid’s bow, eyes were rimmed with kohl, and cheeks were brushed with bright red blush. The 1920s is often revered today and plays a vital part in fashion, hair, makeup, and pop culture. Although the evolution of makeup has continued, many key aspects of makeup from the 1920s still exist in makeup trends today.
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