History of Makeup Trivia
Test your knowledge on the colorful history of makeup throughout the ages.
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What was a common ingredient in ancient Egyptian eyeliner?
Kohl
Charcoal
Soot
Berry juice
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Which queen was known for popularizing the use of lead-based face powder in the 16th century?
Queen Nefertiti
Queen Elizabeth I
Cleopatra
Marie Antoinette
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In which culture did men historically use makeup regularly alongside women?
Ancient Rome
Medieval Europe
Elizabethan England
Ancient Egypt
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What beauty practice became popular among Japanese Geishas that involved painting their teeth?
Ohaguro
Teeth bleaching
Tooth carving
Gold teeth fitting
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Which era is known for its use of the very toxic white lead face powder called 'ceruse'?
Victorian Era
The Renaissance
The Romantic Period
Baroque Period
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What was the main ingredient in the red lipstick worn by Suffragettes in the early 20th century?
Cherry extract
Beet juice
Carminic acid from cochineal insects
Red ochre
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Which modern-day company began by selling perfumes before venturing into the cosmetics industry?
Max Factor
Maybelline
Avon
Revlon
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Mascara became popular in the early 20th century due to which invention?
Waterproof formula
Tube and wand applicator
Fiber-enhanced formula
Clear mascara
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Which Hollywood actress of the 1950s became synonymous with the winged eyeliner look?
Marilyn Monroe
Audrey Hepburn
Elizabeth Taylor
Grace Kelly
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During World War II, what beauty product was often used by women to draw lines up the back of their legs?
Eyeliner
Charcoal
Gravy browning
Henna
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