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2. Cosmetics in ancient Rome - Wikipedia

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   Cosmetics, first used in ancient Rome for ritual purposes, [ 1] were part of daily life. Some fashionable cosmetics, such as those imported from Germany, Gaul and China, were so expensive that the Lex Oppia tried to limit their use in 189 BCE. [ 2] These "designer brands" spawned cheap knock-offs that were sold to poorer women. [ 3]

3. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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   Nefertiti bust with eye liner applied ≈1,320 BC (≈3,300 years ago). 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 ...

4. Beauty and cosmetics in ancient Egypt - Wikipedia

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   The ancient Egyptians regarded beauty as a sign of holiness. Everything they used had a spiritual aspect to it, including cosmetics. Both men and women wore makeup. Traders traded makeup often, especially in the upper classes. In tombs, cosmetic palettes were found buried in gold with the deceased as grave goods, which further emphasized the ...

5. Etsy - Wikipedia

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   Etsy Inc. is an American e-commerce company with an emphasis on the selling of handmade or vintage items and craft supplies. These items fall under a wide range of categories, including jewelry, bags, clothing, home decor, religious items, furniture, toys, art, as well as craft supplies and tools. Items described as vintage must be at least 20 ...

6. Roman jewelry - Wikipedia

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   Roman jewelry. A pair of crotalia earrings from the Roman Empire. Ancient Roman jewelry was characterized by an interest in colored gemstones and glass, in contrast with their Greek predecessors who focused primarily on the production of high-quality metalwork by practiced artisans. [ 1] Extensive control of Mediterranean territories provided ...

7. Circassian beauty - Wikipedia

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   The concept of Circassian beauty is an ethnic stereotype of the Circassian people. A fairly extensive literary history suggests that Circassian women were thought to be unusually beautiful and attractive, spirited, smart, and elegant. Therefore, they were seen as mentally and physically desirable for men, although most Circassians traditionally ...