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In ancient Greece and India, people have darkened and painted their lips with dyes, pigments, plant roots, pencils and rouges. It started in the 19th century.
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First cosmetic lipstick manufactured commercially. Only actors and actresses could get away with wearing makeup and only on stage. Then actresses started wearing it in public.
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The first modern lipstick was introduced by perfumers in Paris. It was wrapped in silk paper and made with deer tallow, castor oil and beeswax.
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Lipstick started to be sold in metal containers, with various push-up tubes.
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The first push-up tubes of lipstick were invented.The popularity of silent films promoted the use of lipstick. In these films women wore black lipstick.
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The first swivel-up tube was patented in Nashville, Tennessee. This created a stylish and packages were nice for consumer goods.
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Paul Baudercroux, a french chemist, invented a formula called Rouge Baiser.
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Max Factor invented lip gloss. In 2003, the company retired the item. Lip gloss was riginally used by movie actresses and then it caught on.
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Lipstick producers in the US produced many colors like light pink, dark lilac and bright red. Lipstick started becomming very popular.
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Helen Bishop,a chemist, invented a long-lasting lipstick called no-smear lipstick.
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The Bonne Bell company created the "lip smacker," a colorless lip gloss with a strong flavor. The flavor was usually a fruity flavor.
