Darling, daring, and sometimes downright dangerous, cosmetics are a timeless staple. Tour the history of makeup, as told through imagery.

Cosmetics played a role in ancient Egyptian society, both for aesthetic purposes and cultural significance. One of the most iconic aspects of ancient Egyptian cosmetics is the use of eye makeup, particularly kohl. Read more on our blog! #egyptology #egyptianimports #cairoegypt #egyptianhistory #discoveriesegyptianimports #egypt #egyptianmythology #blogger #traveltheworld #travel #blogging #blog #egyptian #cosmetics #cosmeticslover #fashion #fashionblogger #fashioninspiration

The use of makeup to accentuate one's features became a facet of Egyptian society and the materials used to do so spread from Egypt outward through trade. Additionally, individuals became increasingly interested in cosmetics to maintain personal hygiene. This photo shows a mirror, razor, tweezers, a kohl tube, and a whetstone. “Cosmetics Use in Ancient Egypt.” Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics - Cosmetic in Ancient Egypt, www.historyofcosmetics.net/cosmetic-history/ancient-egypt-cosmetics/.

Cleopatra washed in the milk of 700 donkeys, Romans used the dirty oil from men’s bodies collected at baths for women's conditioner, and urine in Rome was used to whiten teeth.

The dressing table that was part of the funeral kit of Merit, wife of the architect Kha. The table contains jars for the storage and transport of ointments and cosmetics, including the famous kohol for eye make-up. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, about 1400 BC.

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Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 2,200-year-old temple thought to belong to Pharaoh Ptolemy IV.