Around 4000 BC, ancient Romans and Greeks used cosmetics that often contained poisonous lead and mercury. In the middle ages in the western world, the upper classes used cosmetics. Nowadays, cosmetics are safe and anyone can use them.
A young woman named Merle Norman founded and opened her first studio called Merle Norman Cosmetics in 1931 in Santa Monica, California. Its headquarters are now in Los Angeles.
31 Mar
Eyebrows were back in a big way this season, with designers like Altuzarra, Derek Lam and Thakoon giving their models thick, boyish brows. Many of us have neglected our eyebrows over the years, either through over-plucking, or no plucking at all. If you want to change that, and get your brows back in good shape à la the catwalks, then read on to see our expert tips from Shavata, eyebrow guru extraordinaire.
31 Mar
It’s more than likely that in your handbag, make-up bag or bathroom cupboard you already have one of Britain’s best-kept skincare secrets from the Simple Kind To Skin range. Simple is the No.1 Facial Skincare brand in the UK, with a pack of Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes being sold every 5 seconds.