A woman can never have too many lipsticks! But do you know the history, chemistry and geography of this beauty icon? BHG explores the journey and discovers surprising stories. Read on.
I have close to 50 lipsticks in my beauty cabinet today. No, I don’t have a use for all of them (though I am, what may be loosely termed, a beauty junkie), but they are all different—no two shades, textures or formulas are the same. You may contest by saying that, well, all red lippers are the same, with just a little difference in the hues. However, I beg to differ: The humble lipstick is the most versatile, ever-evolving beauty gem that has, over the centuries, taken on many avatars to become what it is today. And yes, the formula also has sub-categories— each one to be taken with absolute seriousness. After all, a great lipstick makes or breaks your overall look. Let’s take a historical tour to understand this paragon of our present and future.
Timeline of Evolution
2500 BC-1000 BC: Ancient Mesopotamia was home to the first lipstick known to mankind. Women then used crushed gemstones on their lips.
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