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A small, tube-shaped stone container discovered in Iran seems to have once encased a bright red pigment similar to lipstick.Analysis of traces left inside the container show ingredients that are remarkably close to the ingredients in lip pigments used today. It is, scientists say, probably the earliest known example of the use of lip paint by humans.The ancient lipstick appears indicative of a culture advanced enough for the knowledge of metallurgy and chemistry required to develop such innovations."The deep red…

Have we just found the predecessor of the lipstick?Archeologists found a small chlorite vial discovered among numerous artifacts looted and recovered in the Jiroft region of Kerman province, southeastern Iran, containing a deep red cosmetic preparation that is likely a lip-coloring paint or paste. Through analytical research involving the use of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, the researchers were able to…

When my French grandmother died a few years ago, I holed myself up in her bathroom. I took one of her many lipsticks from the makeup cabinet, studied its half-used red nub, and found myself instantly transported back in time. Back to all the mornings on which I stood next to her, wide-eyed and wondering, as she applied the colour to her narrow lips. I thought of her, but also of her friends, her neighbours, the French women of her generation. Of a particular idea of womanhood. At that time, few women left the house…

Bella Hadid Loves Wearing Lipstick, Says “It Can Instantly Make You Feel More Confident, Or More Sexy” ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Bella Hadid finds lipstick empowering. The 26-year-old model thinks colouring her lips instantly makes her feel “more confident” and she’s thrilled to be fronting a campaign for Charlotte Tilburry’s Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur because she’s “obsessed” with the range and how it makes her feel. Bella Hadid told Britain’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “What I love about lipstick is that it can…

Janelle Monáe has announced her new album The Age of Pleasure, and to coincide with the news she’s shared the NSFW music video for “Lipstick Lover.”The singer-songwriter and actress gets sensual and sweaty in the new video, which features various scenes in which she’s topless. The video is age-gated on YouTube due to the nudity, but it comes not long after she trended on social media for flashing her breasts during an event celebrating the announcement of the new album. “As we enter into The Age Of Pleasure, ‘Lipstick…

Anne Hathaway Once Turned Heads In A Molten Silver Dress ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Anne Hathaway is not ageing. The 40-year-old actress has been defying all age-related myths by not changing a bit since she was in her early 20s. Be it a red-carpet event or a photoshoot, Hathaway makes sure to take breaths away with her uncontrollably s*xy looks. Once, she s*duced the internet in a metallic dress and her iconic red lipstick look. Hathaway has been in the industry for over two decades. After graduating from high…

In years past, L’Oréal has shown up at CES with gadgets that deliver personalized beauty products to consumers. From the Perso custom skincare dispenser to the YSL at-home lipstick maker, the company's tech lab has brought interesting gadgets to the show that have tangential inclusive benefits. But this year at CES 2023, it's introducing an accessibility-minded device that can help those with limited hand or arm mobility apply lipstick. The system is called Hapta, and based on a quick demo I tried here in Vegas, is…

has returned to CES to unveil two makeup devices. HAPTA is a handheld, motorized applicator that the company created for people with limited hand and arm mobility. L’Oréal's Lancôme brand will pilot the system this year with a lipstick applicator. Support for more makeup applications is in the works. HAPTA is based on tech from that and keeps them stable to help people with limited hand and arm mobility eat independently. The system has smart motion controls and customizable attachments to enable precise application…

Masks off, lipstick index on.  In a gloomy economy, consumers might cut back on other discretionary purchases but will keep shelling out for small luxuries such as lipstick—or so goes the theory. “When lipstick sales go up, people don’t want to buy dresses,” Leonard Lauder, then-chairman of Estée Lauder EL 0.19% who is widely credited for coming up with the so-called “lipstick index,” told The Wall Street…

BTS Member V Wear A Bold Red Lipstick In His Latest Cover Album Photos ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia ) BTS Army is praising V for his latest bold movie. The boy band, which also consists of J Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, Suga, and Rm, has become a global phenomenon. Their fanbase has increased immensely all over the world. While mostly the ARMY is known for their kind gestures, recently something controversial happened. Recently, reports came in that the Bangtan Boys’ company, Big Hit Music, filed criminal complaints…