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Inventing Beauty: A History of the Innovations That Have Made Us Beautiful
URL: http://www.wnyc.org/books/42457

Description:
This chapter from the 2004 book of the same name describes the development of eye-enhancement cosmetics. "An intense gaze is one of the most effective ways a woman can broadcast her interest in a man. (Believe it or not, scientists have actually quantified this.)... But how is it that eye makeup, particularly mascara, became a standard implement in America’s cosmetic toolbox?" Learn about how early movie stars contributed to this trend. From WNYC Radio.

LII Topics: Cosmetics & Perfume, Fashion

Author:
Riordan, Teresa

Publisher:
WNYC Radio

Extra Keywords
Madame M. Yale

LII Database Information:
Record 28089 created by Maria Brandt on 03/09/2009
Last modification on 03/16/2009
Published: 03/19/2009  
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/28089

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