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 Makeup is so much a part of our lives in the 21st Century, with most adult women wearing it day to day in one form or another. In recent years, it’s also becoming more and more popular amongst men as the gender gaps are getting much closer. But did you know that prior to the mid-1800s, makeup was just as commonplace for men as it was for women?

Have you ever wondered about the origin of makeup? The purpose it was originally created for and where it all began? Well, you’re not alone, because we certainly have. It’s something so ingrained in our day-to-day lives and easily accessible in our culture, but where did it all begin? Let’s dive in and discover the history of makeup.

MAKEUP THROUGH HISTORY

It might not be a surprise that the first documented use of makeup was during Egyptian times around 6,000 years ago. We’re all familiar with Cleopatra and her distinctive winged eyeliner, but it wasn’t just Cleopatra; it was common for both men and women in Ancient Egypt to wear makeup as a symbol of wealth and to present themselves to the gods. Although eyeliner is the makeup most associated with the Egyptians, there’s evidence they also used rouge, eye shadows made of malachite (which is a green colour used to represent the gods Horus and Re), and white powders to lighten skin tone.

There are other great examples of makeup through the ages, from men wearing rouge in Ancient Rome, as well as painting their nails red with pig fat and blood to extremely white, powdered faces in Elizabethan times. In addition, it was commonly used for men and women throughout centuries for actors on stage and on screen.