The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Contour

Contour has existed for over 500 years, despite seeming like a fairly modern fad. The cosmetic entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein made contouring a popular concept in 1935 because she wanted to sell different colors of foundation. 

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The More You Know

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