There are few things I care about as much as I care about my eyelashes when it comes to beauty. They should be long, they should be slightly curled and they should look full. Preferably, also last through the day and not get too sticky. Of course, this all comes back to mascara and the never ending quest on finding a perfect one! Folks? This is the history of mascara.
The Origin of Mascara
The history of the magical makeup tool goes way back, all the way to ancient Egypt (of course). Back then they used kohl, a material that mainly consisted of galena. The fields of application were many, and kohl served both as eyeliner, eyebrow pencil and of course, mascara. The Egypts also believed that kohl had magical powers and protected the people from evil by wearing it. (Pretty sure that we today would call it a fierce stare and that keeps the people away, lol!)
History of Mascara
During the Medieval era, it was untrendy to use makeup one could easily spot. In fact, during Elisabeth I, it was trendy to be as pale as possible with barely no eyebrows or lashes. During the Victorian era, the eyelashes should be slightly enhanced. This was achieved by mixing several ingredients, some more toxic than others. Or how about applying ash on your lashes?. Clearly, mascara was at this time still a DIY-product. Thankfully, perfumer Eugène Rimmel invented the first non-toxic mascara in the 19th century released it on the market.
Modern Mascara
A few decades later, the makeup company Maybelline was invented by Tom Lyne Williams in 1915, as a result of him creating a usable mascara to his sister. Both Rimmel and Maybelline introduced early versions of the mascara as we know it today, though messier and clumsier. Since the proper introduction however, the mascara has been a lasting factor in the beauty history. From heavy lashes of the 1920s, to bold Twiggy eyes of the 1960s. Today, it sort of feels like mascara and lashes are heavier than ever. With the explosion of Youtube makeup tutorials and false lashes, mascara remains important for our contemporary makeup look. It definitely has a safe spot in our makeup bags today!
And pssst, remember that next time you apply that black goo on your lashes, you might also in fact be protecting yourself from evil, or at least according to the old egypts!
Very informative post. As a mascara junkie, because I have the saddest lashes ever, I really enjoyed reading this. I cannot go without mascara. Have to put it on when I go through the door. Have a lovely weekend! xo
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Thank you love, so happy you liked it! Mascara is definitely key too, love how it makes the eyes pop! Xx
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Such a great and informative post. good to know this.
Happy you liked it! Xx
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Wow what an interesting history
xo
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Indeed! Xx
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Very interesting read! Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend!
xx
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Thank you, and same to you! Xx
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Such an informative post loved reading it.
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Thank you! Xx
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I love mascara, so this was an interesting read!
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Very interesting article. I use mascara on the daily but had no idea about the history of it (and never thought too much into it!). Thanks for sharing! xo, sharon
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Thank you love, glad you liked the post! Xx
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There is nothing more important than using mascara. I could go with no other makeup but ALWAYS need this because it just makes every look good!
Camila,
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It’s so true, mascara definitely adds that extra! Xx
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This is pretty cool to learn the history! I use Clinique Lash Power Long-Lasting Mascara, it’s a godsend!
xx,
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Haven’t tried it, but am always on the search for a perfect one! Xx
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mascara is one item i can’t live without. great article!
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It’s the perfect makeup tool! Xx
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I love your history posts, and I love the idea of kohl having magical properties. How fun! It’s always interesting to learn about the harmful ingredients of previous beauty products, though I tend to wonder if in the future we’ll know about harmful things we use every day now. Probably shouldn’t think about that too much lol!
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Aww, thank you love! It’s sounds crazy for us today, but kind of awesome nevertheless! And same same, there are probably a lot of ingredients we won’t use because they’re harmful! Xx
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Such a cool and informative post! I didn’t even know the Egyptians used mascara back then!
xx Nicole
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They did indeed! They are actually behind a lot of the makeup we love today! Xx
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Wow this is such a cool and educational post, awesome!
Thank you so much! Xx
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Very interesting post, hun! I’ve never heard the history of mascara before!
Definitely this is one of the most important make up products for a girl, good to know something more about! 🙂
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Thank you love! They are crucial to anyone that loves makeup, if not the most! Xx
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Another great post! Loved reading! Hope you are having a lovely day. Gemma x
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Thank you love! Same to you! Xx
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I can’t live without mascara, even if the rest of my face is relatively bare. This was so interesting to read about its history!!
Mascara saves me whenever I need it too! Obsessed! Xx
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