design-is-fine:Compacts and eye shadows, 1920s–30s. Art Deco....

design-is-fine:

Compacts and eye shadows, 1920s–30s. Art Deco. USA, Europe, Argentina.

The signature look of the 1920s combined red lips, pale powdered skin, and dark, smoldering eyes. Early Hollywood actresses helped popularize cosmetics. Prior to this period, bold makeup was discouraged; only stage actresses wore such daring looks. By the 1920s, cosmetics counters proliferated in drug and department stores. Compact cases and the swivel lipstick tube became available.

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