Makeup - Timeline

Ancient Egyptians were the first known people to apply makeup.

Grecian peoples would whiten their skin and wore rouge on their lips and cheeks.

The beauty industry is now worth $445 billion.

Romans used flour and butter to cover up their pimples.

During the Elizabethan period, women wore egg whites on their face for a glazed finish on their face.

Cosmetics during this era were very dangerous because there was lead and powdered mercury in the products.

Natural makeup was worn for healthy look.

Pressed powders were introduced.

The first eyelash curler was introduced.

Iconic Face of the time was Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.

Iconic Face of the time was Twiggy.

Iconic Face of the time was Carrie Fisher.

Iconic Face of the time was Madonna.

Iconic face of the time was Reese Witherspoon.

Iconic face of the time was Britney Spears.

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