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When did people start wearing makeup?

When did people start wearing makeup?

Update: 2025-02-17
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Colored eyeshadow, glossy lipstick, rosy blush – people use all sorts of makeup to change how they look. But when did we start using makeup? And how has it changed over time? We asked archaeologist and Brains On producer Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer.


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When did people start wearing makeup?

When did people start wearing makeup?

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