Use Of Cosmetics And Its Consequences On Women 's Rights

When it comes to us women wearing makeup, it seems like we are shamed if we do, and shamed if we don’t. Although, the face powder in Renaissance era were harmful to skin, I am still glad that they came up with the idea. Without the Renaissance’s idea of face powder, Mr. Max Factor would not have invented the pancake foundation. Half of my makeup collection are: cake foundation, liquid foundation, face powder, setting powder—you name it. What can I say? Perfect skin ideal is hard to emulate, especially if you are genetically prone to acne. Nevertheless, it seems as though, whether you embrace the significance of makeup or choose to step out of the house—"bare-faced," you will be criticized either way. Because one day you attended a family gathering

Through each generation, makeup symbolizes how women are superior, however, society today has misinterpreted the intentions of makeup believing that it is a response of the lack of confidence and there are these accusations made of it promoting false advertisement. Currently, these statements provoked some makeup artists to come together and create a challenge called #ThePowerOfMakeup, as an act of protest to spawn the true understanding that makeup is not an excuse for women, or men, to cover up their inner beauty from society. Therefore, the controversy is whether the introduction of makeup has become an option for women to mask their insecurities or is its considered an artistic way for people to express their individuality. Nevertheless,

This article is about, James Charles, Covergirl’s first CoverBoy who’s pushing the gender boundaries in the makeup industry. This article explains the journey Charles took to get where he is today by providing his input about makeup and how he feels about it. The author also give the audience a boys perspective of makeup and being in the makeup industry by interviewing him. This article supports my idea by including the topic of males in the makeup industry due to society change in gender boundaries. Therefore, this article provides a different perspective of makeup that allows me to understand why males wear makeup, why and how they feel about it

Beauty is an ideal that materializes in all different types of women. This notion is one that a majority of women across the world learn to strive for. They fill their lives with daily routines that maintain an image as close to perfection as they can. Exercising, putting on accessories, picking their outfit of the day and attempting to apply varying amounts makeup for an effortless look is a lifestyle common to many womem. Despite these notions, CoverGirl promotes a message that one’s own look is not as strenuous as countless women believe it to be and that applying makeup every day does not imply that women are required to create masks or layers of fake skin to feel beautiful. Makeup should simply be an aid for women who need that extra boost of confidence for the day. CoverGirl proves this to their loyal customers through their “Easy, Breezy, Beautiful, CoverGirl” campaign. This slogan explains their goal; it highlights the importance of natural beauty and embodies the idea of simply enhancing that beauty with just a touch of their makeup. Advertisements can deceive with the words that they say and the images they show, but there are always stronger factors that overcome the hidden assumptions in every advertisement. In the end, the audience is persuaded to seek the product and the goal of the advertisement has been achieved. CoverGirl uses the appeals of ethos and pathos in their advertisement to promote a claim that all women have a natural glow and beauty that can be

The author establishes her credentials as someone who knows sufficient facts about the subject when she states what the makeup artists do to women and with what resources they use.

and changes to the body of the woman using these makeup products. “What we need to start

It was not only till the Nineteenth century where makeup became gender inclusive to society and became a women dominated industry. As the years progressed society was conditioned to think that makeup was made for women. Outside ancient Egypt women had done above and beyond to enhance their beauty to become better suited for a mate or to be considered beautiful. Before makeup was even introduced to world, women went to the extremes of using burnt matches to darken their eyes, using berries to stain there cheeks and lips, and even swallow oxblood to improve overall complexion. And if it wasn’t for the help of social media, men would still be struggling to this day to get the cosmetic recognition that they deserve. Gender roles has always created social boundaries for not only men but for women as well.Women have also dealt with the hardship of trying to be accepted in a society. Since the nineteenth th century restraints of not being able to vote, or work has carried on to the Twentieth century. Women are taken seriously when it comes to sports or having physical strength. Till this day women are making less on their paychecks compared to men. Both genders have their disadvantages and both deal with trying to break the labels that have been created. A new societal culture is happening and regardless of gender the traditional constraints that have been created it is becoming less significant in not only the

Chapter 1 titled Social Bodies: Tightening the Bonds of Beauty provides an overview of social bodies and the nature of masculine and feminine standards society has adopted through changing culture and social norms. It connects the change of cultural ideologies and social institutions to directly changing body standards and customs in order to prove why the ideals of beauty have changed causing higher rates of cosmetic procedures. Partially due to image socialization, tighter bonds of beauty for women than men are reflected in the statistics reported by the ABPS. Lastly, this chapter discusses the definition of cosmetic surgery for the purpose of clarifying what the book is discussing later on.

Makeup was firstly introduced to the world through the Ancient Egyptians’ use of lead and copper ore. Through years of methods, from using the stain of berries for the lips, to the lethal concoctions of arsenic and lead for a paler appearance, the culture of beautification has been ever present with humanity. Now, the consumption of makeup lends itself at the hands of a multi-billion dollar market. With this, makeup has raised questions of vanity, through definitive statements of, “Beauty is only skin deep,” and attacking others with terms such as ‘superficial’. The anti makeup campaign became the pseudo-feminist slogan.

important that women realize that there are things within makeup that can harm their health, and

The cosmetics business is a billion dollar industry. Every year, women are responsible for consuming millions of cosmetic products. The cosmetics industry is so large because of several factors. The media is a huge contributor to the intense pressure to look a certain way. The idea that "sex sells" is evident in gossip magazines, movies, advertisements, music, and more subtly- in the business world. People first notice what race someone is, how beautiful or ugly they are and what clothes they are wearing. Beauty is skin deep; however, first impressions are usually what others use to base their

This research paper will discuss some of the history of cosmetics and new trends and types of cosmetics in the fashion industry and different types of hair extensions. Would you ever guess that film makeup started back when there was black and white movies?

Often times, women are pressured by the mainstream media to upkeep a stellar appearance. They are expected to measure up to high standards without question. Even before most girls reach puberty, commercials are bombarding them with small Barbie esque makeup kits filled with lip glosses and chalky eyeshadows. The impact it has on impressionable children, both girls and boys is something that will likely last a lifetime if unlearned. Cosmetic companies who are marketing to young ladies say they can simply improve their looks to gain acceptance from their peers if they use the products they are selling. The makeup industry is a multi million enterprise that makes a profit from women’s insecurities and amplified pressures from society as a common tactic many cosmetic campaigns use is to push women to embrace the ‘natural look’ by providing products that will make it appear as if the individual is not even wearing makeup. Companies will spout out that with these products, the end result will be ‘you, but better.’ It is somewhat of an underlying and slightly manipulating slogan, as if to say how a woman appears could be improved because it is lacking in the moment. This distorts how we all believe how a woman is suppose to look.

Natural beauty, in this day and age, is a term that has many definitions because it is a controversial term. With the way people dress, act, and express themselves, it is extremely hard to find the true denotation of natural beauty. This is also true with the growing popularity in makeup in both genders. When asked to define it, people have formed their own opinions of the term along with the commonly known denotation, connotation, synonyms, and antonyms. The definition of the term also can be described and derived from my personal experiences along with others’. Though there is much evidence for and against the belief, natural beauty is more than what’s on the outside.

The wide spread use of synthetic items, especially cosmetics, is prompted by man’s increasing desire to improve his looks and personality in the society.