Concealer Research Paper

Foundation is a thick skin tone colored makeup that is applied to a persons face, to blend in with that persons skin tone and cover up any flaws on the persons skin. Concealer, also known as a color corrector is a type of makeup that is used to cover up dark circles, age spots, huge pores, and any other blemishes that are visible on the skin. Foundation and concealer are used to cover up and blend out skin tone blemishes. The two types of makeup are sold in various types of colors and formations. The uses of these two types of cosmetics were used many year ago to enhance various types of skin complexion.

The ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks were a the first groups to use foundation as a mask like substance upon their faces before they

Baudin developed a skin colored paste made of zinc, ochre, and lard. However, the first official commercial form of the substance was Max Factors Pan-Cake in 1930, the first foundation and powder combined together. This type of foundation was originally created for the use of actors and actress’, but there was such high demand for the product it became used in many households by women. Today Foundation is made of moisturizers, colors, and fillers; such as water, oil, wax, and talc.

In 1928 Lydia O’Leary used her love for both painting and chemistry to create a substance that would conceal her facial structure. She was the first women to officially invent concealer. Covermark, became the first concealer ever to be awarded a patent by the US Patent & Trademark Office. In 1936 she invented a spot stick, which was made primarily of zinc,glycerine, and water. In 1942 Helena Rubenstien, came out with “Conceal”. After World War I, Max Factor developed new shades to match and cover up burns from the veterans. Max Factors company developed their very first makeup stick that was known as the pan-stik, and in 1948 their first