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  2. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The history of cosmetics spans at least 7,000 years and is present in almost every society on earth. Cosmetic body art is argued to have been the earliest form of a ritual in human culture. The evidence for this comes in the form of utilised red mineral pigments ( red ochre ) including crayons associated with the emergence of Homo sapiens in ...

  3. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetics are composed of mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources or synthetically created ones. [1] Cosmetics have various purposes, including personal and skin care. They can also be used to conceal blemishes and enhance natural features (such as the eyebrows and eyelashes). Makeup can also add colour to a person's ...

  4. Foundation (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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    Although foundation make-up was widely available and used within the film industry, the use of cosmetics, in general, was still somewhat disreputable, and no one had tried to market foundation (although lipstick, blush and nail polish were popular for daily use) as an everyday item. Factor had the product patented in 1937, and, despite the ...

  5. Cosmetic industry - Wikipedia

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    Cosmetics at department store Farmers Centre Place in Hamilton, New Zealand. The cosmetic industry describes the industry that manufactures and distributes cosmetic products. . These include colour cosmetics, like foundation and mascara, skincare such as moisturisers and cleansers, haircare such as shampoos, conditioners and hair colours, and toiletries such as bubble bath and s

  6. Beauty and cosmetics in ancient Egypt - Wikipedia

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    The ancient Egyptians created a remedy for burns by mixing the cheek and lip stain with red natron, northern salt, and honey. [9] The Ebers Papyrus, a collection of Egyptian medical recipes dating to circa 1550 BC, shows the usual galena pigment could also be combined with specific ingredients to create eye paints that were intended to treat eye infection. [10]

  7. Male cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Makeup male bloggers will evaluate cosmetics and provide makeup tutorials and advertise products. The most famous male beauty bloggers in the United States are Patrick Starr and James Charles. [11] One of the most prominent male cosmetic celebrities is a Chinese streamer named Li Jiaqi.

  8. Kohl (cosmetics) - Wikipedia

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    Make-up artist at work before a Gotipua Odissi dance performance. Kajal is an integral part of classical dances in India such as Bharatanatyam and Odissi. The dancers apply kajal broadly around their eyes to give them an elongated look, so as to draw attention to their eye gestures and movements.

  9. Merle Norman Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc. or simply known as Merle Norman, is an American cosmetics company that manufactures skin care, personal care, and makeup products founded in 1931 by Merle Norman. [2] The company sells its products through e-commerce and its beauty store studio franchises, along with operating day spas through its Merle Norman Spa brand.