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15/05/2022
Who made makeup?
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the Egyptians
When considering the origin of cosmetics as we know them today, many argue that it was the Egyptians who first invented makeup—but as early as the first millennium BCE, Chinese royalty in the Zhou dynasty were using gelatin, beeswax, egg white, and gum arabic to paint their nails gold and silve
15/05/2022
Beautiful nature 💚
13/05/2022
The Trend of Tanned, Golden Skin Was an Accident
In the 1920s, fashion designer Coco Chanel accidentally got a sunburn while visiting the French Riviera. When she arrived back home, the sunburn had faded into a tan. Her fans started adopting this look, hoping to emulate the luxurious lifestyle of the chic and stylish Chanel.
Red Lipstick Used to Signify Class
During the Medieval period, lipstick was used to distinguish social classes in Europe. For instance, wearing a bright pink lip color signified a high class while red tones meant you were of an inferior social standing.
Fragrance Was Once Used as a Disinfectant
Long before your fragrance was created to make you smell sweet and fresh, it was used for disinfection in ancient China. Some believed that perfume was so powerful, it could help rid a room of disease.
13/05/2022
Wearing Expensive Makeup Used to Be Against the Law
“Lex Oppia” was a law established in Roman times that restricted not only a woman’s wealth, but her displays of wealth. This included expensive makeup items and fragrances imported from places like China and Germany. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t last long — it was abolished 20 years later.
Neon Nail Polish Is Illegal in the United States
Love sporting bright polish on your nails? True neon nail polish is actually illegal in the U.S. So if your polishes are labeled as “neon,” they are most likely imported or are not made with actual neon colorants. The reason? It’s less dramatic than you would think; neon colorants have simply never been officially registered with the FDA.
Lipstick Used to Be Made With Crushed Jewels
Luxury lip color used to be even more luxe. It’s said that ancient Mesopotamian women used to crush semi-precious jewels and use them to decorate their lips. Since then, lipsticks have been made with everything from red beetles to fish scales (thankfully not anymore!).
12/05/2022
Why is it called makeup?
The industry has gained international acclaim over the years also thanks to Polish beautician Maksymilian Faktorowicz, referred to as the 'father of makeup', who created the renowned line of cosmetics called Max Factor in the U.S. In 1920, Faktorowicz invented the word makeup as an alternative to saying cosmetics.
12/05/2022
Interesting Facts about Flowers
Flowers did not always exist; they first appeared 140 million years ago. ...
Several centuries ago in Holland, tulips were more valuable than gold.
Broccoli is actually a flower.
Some plants such as orchids do not need soil to grow-they get all of their nutrients from the air.
05/05/2022
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Let's take a look at the 25 top makeup brands that made our list this year.
Guerlain.
Maybelline New York.
Clarins.
Lancome.
L'Oreal.
Dior.
Estee Lauder.
Chanel.
05/05/2022
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Makeup Essentials – Face:
Face Primer. While some people don't think that face primer is necessary, I personally view it as a vital step in my makeup routine. ...
Foundation. ...
CC Cream. ...
Concealer. ...
Blush. ...
Highlighter. ...
Bronzer. ...
Setting Spray/Powder.