Makeup: A COLOURFUL History!!
What do ancient Egyptian kohl, nail polish in imperial China, and red lipstick during World War II have in common? They're three of the many ways makeup has been used in human history for practical and social purposes! There might just be more meaning behind the history of makeup than you would notice at first blush...
Further Reading:
- A History of Cosmetics from Ancient Times (Cosmetics Info)
- How Makeup Works (How Stuff Works)
- Lisa Eldridge makeup history video (Teen Vogue)
- Vintage Looks, Icons, & Make-up History (Lisa Eldridge - video playlist)
- Mascara For the Gods: A History of Make-up - The Ancient World (Culture Shock)
- Mascara For the Gods: A History of Make-up - The Modern World (Culture Shock)