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  2. Lipstick - Wikipedia

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    Throughout the early 20th century, lipstick came in a limited number of shades. Dark red lipstick was one of the most popular shades throughout the 19th and 20th century, especially in the 1920s. Flappers wore lipstick to symbolize their independence. Lipstick was worn around the lips to form a "Cupid's bow," inspired by actress Clara Bow. [22]

  3. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    In the 1970s, at least five companies started producing make-up for African American women. Before the 1970s, makeup shades for Black women were limited. Face makeup and lipstick did not work for dark skin types because they were created for pale skin tones. These cosmetics that were created for pale skin tones only made dark skin appear grey.

  4. Cosmetics in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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    Wealthy women bought expensive makeup that came in elaborate containers made from gold, wood, glass or bone. [6] Kohl came in compartmentalized tubes that could store more than one color of eye makeup. [7] Glassblowing, invented in the 1st century CE in Syria, lowered the price of containers.

  5. Hazel Bishop - Wikipedia

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    The advent of the "no smear" lipstick would prove to be a success for Bishop, as her debut line would not only sell out on the first day, but end up taking over 25% of the American lipstick market. In four years, sales soared to $10 million. [11] Bishop lost control of the company in 1954 in a proxy fight with majority stockholders, led by ...

  6. Cosmetics in the 1920s - Wikipedia

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    Finally, flavored lipstick was also popular, with the most popular variety being cherry. [3] In 1916, Max Factor began selling eye shadow and eyebrow pencils. This was the first time such products were available outside of the movie industry. Max continued to be a driving force behind make-up until his death in 1938.

  7. 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 ...

  8. Meet the mood ring of makeup: This magic Givenchy lipstick ...

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    True to its name, Temptation Black Magic lipstick appears to be black in the tube. But don’t worry; a swipe of this shade won’t make you look like you’re auditioning for a goth band.

  9. Helena Rubinstein - Wikipedia

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    Helena Rubinstein (born Chaja Rubinstein; December 25, 1872 – April 1, 1965) [2] was a Polish and American businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist. A cosmetics entrepreneur, she was the founder and eponym of Helena Rubinstein Incorporated cosmetics company, which made her one of the world's richest women.