Women are learning the truth about the various cosmetics that they have used for so long. As a result they aren’t using them anymore and they are turning to mineral cosmetics.

For centuries women have used make up to decorate their bodies and accentuate their natural beauty. Ancient man used earth and clay to color their skin and hair and the ancient Egyptians used kohl to line their eyes and plant dyes to color their lips. French women used white lead powder to make their faces as white as possible as a pale skin untouched by the harsh sun was believed to be a sign of great beauty and status in the community.

A sensible lady’s purse may not hold eyeliner, or eye shadow, or blush, but it always has to have a tube of lipstick. Lipstick originated hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years ago when ancient Egyptians used dyes to enhance their lips. Unfortunately, these pigments were harmful and many fell ill because of them.

After years of being relegated to the deepest recesses of makeup kits, eyeshadows are back – with a vengeance. Only this time, the application is more natural and not as raccoon-dark as the eyeshadows of the ‘80s. There is also great flexibility in color choices, unlike in the past when there was always a “season favorite.”

Skilfully applying blush on your cheeks takes more than just pressed rouge and a brush. To get the look that professional make-up artists create on models and actresses, you need to equip yourself with some blush essentials and learn the basics of rouge colors.