Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Ancient Egyptian women and men wearing kohl eye liner, from the tomb of Nakht in Thebes (15th century BC). Eye liner was first used in ancient India, ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as a dark black line around the eyes. As early as 10,000 BC, Egyptians and Mesopotamians wore eye liner not only for aesthetics but to protect the skin from the ...
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]
Imaginary depiction of an ancient Egyptian woman applying makeup. Diorama from the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada. The ancient Egyptians used many different tools to apply their makeup. Most commonly, they used a brush made from the Salvadora persica tree. [16] They would also use a small stick to apply the kohl to their eyes.
Some eye shapes will benefit from a dramatic cat-eye while others, just a subtle flick. We’ve got the products and the pointers to help you figure it out.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
In the 19th century, Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup improper, vulgar, and acceptable only for use by actors, [30] with many famous actresses of the time, such as Sarah Bernhardt and Lillie Langtry using makeup. 19th-century fashion ideals of women appearing delicate, feminine and pale were achieved by some through the use of makeup ...
These "designer brands" spawned cheap knock-offs that were sold to poorer women. [3] Working-class women could afford the cheaper varieties, but may not have had the time (or slaves) to apply the makeup [4] as the use of makeup was a time-consuming affair because cosmetics needed to be reapplied several times a day due to weather conditions and ...
As Boyer gets older, she says makeup helps her feel like an older version of herself rather than someone who looks old. “I want to keep looking like myself. It’s not about holding on to youth.