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Eye liner is commonly used in a daily make-up routine to define the eye or create the look of a wider or smaller eye. It can be used as a tool to create various looks or to highlight different features of the eyes. Eye liner can be drawn above upper lashes or below lower lashes or both, even on the water lines of the eyes.
A Somali woman with indha kuul ("kohl eyes") Usage of kohl eye paint in the Horn of Africa dates to the ancient Kingdom of Punt. [4] Somali, Djiboutian, Ethiopian, and Eritrean women have long applied kohl (kuul) for cosmetic purposes, as well as to cleanse the eyes, lengthen eyelashes, and to protect the eyes from the sun's rays. [14] [15]
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]
Makeup usually came in tablet or cake form, sold at marketplaces. [7] 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]
Eye shadow (or eyeshadow) is a cosmetic applied primarily to the eyelids to attract attention to the wearer's eyes, making them stand out or look more attractive. [1] Eye shadow can also be applied under the eyes, on the cheeks, or to brow bones. Civilizations around the world use eye shadow predominantly on women but also occasionally on men.
An assortment of cosmetics and tools An actor applying bold makeup for a stage performance Actor Marcus Stewart wearing bold face makeup in the play Oresteia by Aeschylus (2019) Skin care cosmetics at a pharmacy. Cosmetics are composed of mixtures of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources or synthetically created ones. [1]
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In the 21st century, the huadian typically do not appear on women's face as daily makeup. However, the traditional pattern design of huadian is still used in the designs of contemporary wedding accessories and large shows. [8] The huadian is also used as a form of makeup for women when wearing hanfu. [8]