Makeup History

Makeup has been around for a long period of time, and has been used by umpteen potbelly of different cultures and races throughout the world. Makeup dates back to the early 1800s it was really quite toxic due to the fact that the ingredients used include mercury and lead. In the 1920s the upper class of women wear tiring makeup in public while many others wore makeup looking cheap and tacky. After a few years up until the 60s movie stars set out a lot of the new trends in many makeup styles. With many people copying their styles such as Marilyn Monroe’s signature murky eye-liner and ruby red lipstick. Which nowadays is quite popular. The 60s, attitude gave a more stylish look. Over the years as all makeup styles changed, everything seemed to

Now in the 20th century makeup has been changed and also affected society majorly. The second half of the 18th century, leading into the 19th century is an era particularly identified with makeup, as it became such a potent symbol of aristocracy during the Enlightenment and French Revolution. During this era there was many diseases going around so makeup wasn’t just used for beauty. Cosmetics also had practical aims their use created what was considered an attractive face, and they could hide the effects of age, blemishes, disease, or sun. The makeup look consisted of a transition between a white and a pale face, red cheeks in a large circular shape or an upside down triangle, and bright red lips. Until red pomades were sold the lips were usually colored red by using distilled alcohol or vinegar. The eyes were worn bare but the eyebrows were darkened with kohl, elderberries, burnt cork, or lampblack. Beauty patches were also a big part of the aristocratic look. They were made of silk velvet, satin, or taffeta

Although modern makeup has been used mainly by women traditionally, gradually an increasing number of men are using cosmetics to enhance their own facial features. A lot of people don’t quite accept men wearing makeup nowadays but in my opinion it’s a way to express yourself. The guys who do use it tend to think that they’re the exception rather than the rule. One in 10 men wore makeup, according to a 2013 British consumer research study, with 71% of them breaking out the concealer — but the majority of cosmetic-wearers reported that they wouldn’t dare tell anyone. Despite the views on men and makeup it should be accepted because everyone is equal. Many celebrities have created makeup. Kylie Jenner has created lipsticks, lip liners, and lip glosses called Kylie Cosmetics. The Kardashian sisters have a makeup line all together. Another person would be Tyra Banks, who recently dropped an entire makeup line. Tyra also gives the opportunity for people to sell her makeup. One of my personal favorites is the tattoo artist Kat Von D who teamed up with beauty brand Sephora to launch her rocker-themed makeup collection. Many celebrities also sponsor and market makeup. Teaming up with covergirl, Urban Decay, Loreal, Maybelline, Mac, and many other brands. Makeup trends this year include drawn in eyebrows, winged eyeliner, contouring and highlighting, mauve lip colors(emphasized