The beginnings of makeup go back to forgotten times. However, history is contented to say that everything began with ancient Egypt where women and men emphasized their lips with red, made with henna and crushed carmine, and also intensified their eyes with kohl. Originally, kohl was used to prevent and treat eye infections. This use has probably had an aesthetic effect, which also prompted its use in cosmetics. The trouble is that these cosmetics were generally toxic and based on heavy metals like lead. As a result, the skin eventually deteriorated and aged prematurely.

Trade with Egypt was to introduce makeup in Greece and Rome. But it will only be in the 13th century that its use will be felt more in the north of Europe. Obviously, over time, different recipes and methods were used before obtaining all the variety that we find today and which we will use in our next tutorials on makeup.

Presently, Asia, with South Korea as a leader, is the most avant-garde in terms of makeup. Moreover, some of our tutorials will refer to this region of the world.