Make Up History

Have you ever thought about who created makeup? Or how it was created? When, where and how? Why was it created? How has it changed over time? Has it affected anyone? Well I’m going to tell you some of it. Make up wasn’t just created by powder or anything small and simple like that, no. Makeup actually has a lot of its own differences. In 180 BCE was when makeup had first had started but it wasn’t commonly used as much as then. People would limit the use of makeup because it was so expensive and hard to get and or find. The women who actually had it or used it were the prostitutes and the wealthier women. The “Cheap Knockoff’s” were the ones who were sold to the poorer women. The people didn’t really care if the slaves used makeup but

Professional makeup artist and founder of her own line of cosmetics Bobbi Brown once stated that she “believe[s] that all women are pretty without makeup- but with it, the right makeup can be pretty powerful.” This statement is relevant to all people and says that all women have natural beauty, but with the optional added touch of makeup, their beauty can be even further accentuated. Public figure, Kat Von D encourages women to embrace their most natural selves through her own cosmetic line. The print advertisement of Kat Von D’s “Lock-It Concealer Creme” shows women of all colors, wearing minimal makeup, probably just foundation and concealer, and embracing their natural skin color and their ethnic background with her wide array of shades for each skin shade. Makeup over the years hasn’t always catered to people embracing their natural skin. The origins of foundation makeup lead to some health risks and didn’t accept people for their natural skin tone, Kat Von D’s makeup line consists of solid, well formulated, and successful products, and the influence of social media has impacted the growth of the beauty world for all people.

Did you know that makeup has been around for 12,000 years. The ancient Egyptians were the ones that invented the beautiful work of art …. Makeup. Studies show that about 44% of women are “ dependent on makeup”. What’s the purpose of makeup? Why do so many people wear it? How do you even put it on? For beginners, It’s good to know the purpose of wearing makeup, the different types of makeup, and the proper application to create a fresh- faced work of art.

Now day's when you say you love make up it's because you want to look good for boys, or because you're insecure. My parents distinguish make up to be ostentatious, but in retrospect I use it to pop character into me.

Make-up is one of my favorite things to do. I thought I knew so much about make-up but the truth is that I didn’t. There are

More than making do, making up is the art of achieving your own special look, and Aucoin insists that there are no hard and fast rules--except for the obvious ones, such as "Don't put lipstick in your eye." The first section offers, in his own words, Aucoin's favorite ideas, tricks, and techniques for enhancing, defining, and altering facial features with makeup. You'll learn how to care for your skin, what foundation to use with your skin type, and transformational magic for that central player in the drama of beauty: eyes. Through his gallery of noncelebrity before-and-afters, Aucoin shows clearly how to use his fundamentals to achieve dozens of different

Throughout time the world’s perception of makeup has always been seen as a way for women to enhance their facial features, a way to feel more accepted into society, and as a way to gain the attention of another individual. Society has set specific standards that women and only women can wear makeup. Although in theater productions it was socially acceptable for men to paint their faces, it was not encouraged that men use their cosmetic abilities outside of performances. Many cultures have drilled the idea into their son’s heads that they cannot wear or play with makeup because they would lose their masculinity. Applying makeup was never seen as a way of self expression, but that a woman's natural beauty wasn’t good enough and that her

From the moment I looked at my friend's brush pile in the bathroom, my intimidation towards make-up grew larger. I was trying to approach it from the angle of painting lesson's in my childhood: small brush for small strokes and big brushes for wide strokes? But it didn't end at that! The more I looked the more a realized that some of the big, thick brushes were angled, some of them pointy... I didn't find peace by studying small brushes either. I felt dumbfounded, lost and couldn't even begin to think about make-up itself, blocked off at the very doorstep to beauty.

Gone are the days when applying a simple blusher, a color to lips or liner to the eyes were enough. As with the growing demand to look beautiful every day there are dedicated people called artist helping people to look as they please. These artist are trained for their job. With the solo motto of inspiring the world the L- makeup institute was founded and it is dedicated to all the aspiring artist and special effect artist to study in depth features specifically for the purpose of makeup. This pioneer institute in Las Vegas is founded by Lissette Waugh, an internationally acclaimed makeup artist. The L makeup institute is committed to inspire and serve the world by the magic of makeup.

In a society where our appearances are virtually everything, there is an abundance of ways to achieve the look that is wanted. Since it is pricey, and sometimes even unaffordable to get plastic surgery (undergoing a surgical procedure to restore, reconstruct, or alter the body), people decide to use makeup to get the look they are wanting. Buying makeup products can get expensive as well, but thankfully there are more affordable alternatives. For example, there are “drugstore” makeup brands, which are the products sold at Target, Walmart, or grocery stores; and, there is “high-end” makeup brands, the products sold at premium retail stores. Since not everyone can afford the high-end makeup or do not want to pay a premium price on makeup, people have found drugstore brands that mimic high-end brands. The base of all makeup is foundation, a skin-colored product that covers imperfections and makes the skin look flawless. In particular, two popular foundation brands are MAC Studio Fix Fluid, and Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless. MAC is considered a luxury product, and Maybelline is a value brand. These are both great products, have very similar qualities, and in the end, will almost give the consumer the same look.

The idea of makeup can be very different from era to era. On the previous generation, makeup only used by adults with high-class social status. Nowadays, since the digital era and the affection of globalization, the users of makeup spread all over countries, ages, and social life status, particularly to underage girls. These underage girls often use makeup for their daily routine activities which is can cause many effects. Some people ignore how this change affects to girls, especially underage girls. Nevertheless, some people think that girls put on makeup are all about obsession to attract public attention or to increase their social status. Nonetheless, the reason why underage girls use makeup earlier is something that never pop-up in mind.

Things like that can make a huge impact on not just adults, but children too. Children love to learn from their parents. They try on their shoes, their clothes, but they also try on their makeup. Starting around the age of 10, young girls are exposed to the overuse of makeup by adults, and are taught that it makes you more

When a person puts on make up, they are unifying their personal identity. If we all put on foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick then we all would look the same. In some cases it is good to use when covering a scar, blemish, or bruised eye but it shouldn’t be used in every situation. It is important to understand that what we think of ourselves is more

Makeup is very common in today’s society and it has become a part of everyday life for some women. Theater makeup, drag makeup, and special effects makeup are different types of makeup that are also used in today’s society. Sometimes people say women wear makeup because they have something to hide, but that is not always the case. Not only can makeup be used to enhance a woman’s beauty, but it is a work of art. Some women do makeup routines that require bold, and bright colors, but a natural full face of makeup would be best fit for someone who wants to still look fabulous and natural at the same time. Natural makeup would consist of the face makeup, eye makeup, and the end product being done in a natural way.

Spain is the 8th largest consumer of cosmetic goods in the world, and collectively, Spanish men and women spend around $7.4 billion annually on them. Looks play a large role in Spanish culture, as youth and sensuality are highly sought after by men and women alike. Although most focus is placed on perfumes, aromatics, and skincare products, there is a large demand for conventional cosmetic products as well. Lipstick has existed for thousands of years and is considered a staple in any women’s repertoire. As such, there is always a demand for new lipsticks. The target market is primarily women between the ages of 18-45; lipsticks are not limited to certain age groups, and certain shades, like blue-based reds are worn by women of all ages. To a lesser extent, men are also a target market as acceptance has risen for men who wear makeup, but the market is still primarily focused on women. Lipsticks are not purchased very often, but because so many women purchase lipsticks over the course of a year that isn’t much of an issue. Climate and geography do not present much of an issue as lipsticks are easy to transport from one place to another due to their size, and do not change depending on the weather as they are packaged. There is no confliction with traditions, habits, or beliefs in Spain, as cosmetics have existed since pre-historical times as a luxury (and non-luxury) good. There is nothing in Spanish culture that limits a woman’s ability to use cosmetics.