Beauty
Where Did Makeup Come From? The History Behind These 5 Common Makeup Products
Makeup has been around for longer than you probably realize. Here’s how makeup has been worn, celebrated, and rebuked throughout history.
By Caitlin Shaw5 min read
Like many of our modern beauty products, makeup has come a long way from its first usage nearly 6,000 years ago. The first makeup products were worn by Ancient Egyptians and have been seen in Roman, Greek, and Mesopotamic societies alike. However, makeup, or more specifically, women wearing makeup, was not always a celebrated sight.