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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 in the 1920s - Wikipedia

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    The introduction of makeup was reasonably new to the society. Women were figuring out methods to apply it correctly, which later defined makeup looks. Women also found a new need to wear more make-up, as a skewed postwar sex ratio created a new emphasis on sexual beauty. [ 2 ]

  4. What is the history behind wearing makeup? - AOL

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    Makeup became so popular, the federal government even lifted rationing restrictions on cosmetic companies. The message is everywhere, from toys, to bedtime routines — why rely on natural beauty ...

  5. Cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The term "mineral makeup" applies to a category of face makeup, including foundation, eye shadow, blush, and bronzer, made with loose, dry mineral powders. These powders are often mixed with oil-water emulsions. Lipsticks, liquid foundations, and other liquid cosmetics, as well as compressed makeups such as eye shadow and blush in compacts, are ...

  6. Charles Revson - Wikipedia

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    Charles Haskell Revson (October 11, 1906 – August 24, 1975) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was best known as a pioneering figure in the American cosmetics industry as the person who created the first pigment-based nail polish and founded and managed Revlon through five decades.

  7. George Westmore - Wikipedia

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    The Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards' lifetime achievement award is named after George Westmore and his son Monte was awarded it in 2000. [13] George's grandson Marvin Westmore founded the George Westmore Research Library and Museum in Burbank, California. It was created to serve the students of the Westmore Academy of ...

  8. History of makeup in Japan - Wikipedia

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    This type of makeup continued among the imperial family until the beginning of the Meiji period. However, as with the history of women's makeup, the influence of Westernization led to the demise of makeup such as white powder, eyebrow shaving, and Ohaguro. Instead of those practices, men began to pay more attention to beard and hairstyle ...

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    Enjoy a word-linking puzzle game where you clear space for flowers to grow by spelling words.