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History of cosmetics Cosmetics started over 12 thousand years ago when ancient Egyptians discovered healing abilities of scented oils. Since that time it become so important that it became part of their religion, the gods were so honoured by the amount of cosmetics that were used. Almost everyone used oils, eyeliner and similar products to make their image look better. Cosmetics started getting popular so they reached as far as Greece and Rome. Some people looked at cosmetics as extravagant and unneeded by many. In a period of time the women who lived in Rome believed that they were not beautiful if they did not wear makeup. After that time the makeup increased and wealthy women used this to make a fortune by gambling large amount of expensive cosmetics to the Middle East. European dark ages was the time when cosmetics almost disappeared from public knowledge, Because of traditional prostitutes to use a lot of cosmetics hiding their real age. They also exaggerate their beauty, for the longest time cosmetics were not used in the European population. Kings and queens made public statements that wearing cosmetics was not decent. The church believed that people who wore cosmetics are Satan worshipers, for a long period time after only stage actors and performers were allowed wear it but only when their doing their performances. Cosmetics started getting popular again when the European soldiers returned from the Middle East bringing back new products. Cosmetics travelled around the world and all over Europe. 1960s – 20th century In the 1960s women used pale foundation, black and white cut crease eyes, and they used glitter on their lips or pale lipstick. Today we call this make up the vintage look. 1980s In the 1980s their eyes were always that bold look, which today we would all it Smokey eye for those dark eyes. They used dark on their cheeks Make up has always been major aspect of our lives, women always use make up in their everyday life. It makes us women feel better and confident in themselves. Cosmetics are so popular now in the world women feel like they can’t go a day without wearing it. Teenager wear make up to make themselves look older. On the other hand, other women want to hide wrinkles, scars etc. so they depend on their cosmetics on their everyday life. What we use today Make up has changed now in our life’s because it’s up to date and there’s all different types of style for example contour women copied the style from photoshoots and famous people. People use dark shades to their cheekbones to make their face look higher. All young women now want to look famous and they want that sharp glamourous look. Everyone now days tend to wear fake tan and wear dark foundation to match it.