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History of Makeup Trivia
Test your knowledge on the colorful history of makeup throughout the ages.
What was a common ingredient in ancient Egyptian eyeliner?
Kohl
Charcoal
Soot
Berry juice
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
In which culture did men historically use makeup regularly alongside women?
Ancient Rome
Medieval Europe
Elizabethan England
Ancient Egypt
What beauty practice became popular among Japanese Geishas that involved painting their teeth?
Ohaguro
Teeth bleaching
Tooth carving
Gold teeth fitting
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
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
Which modern-day company began by selling perfumes before venturing into the cosmetics industry?
Max Factor
Maybelline
Avon
Revlon
Mascara became popular in the early 20th century due to which invention?
Waterproof formula
Tube and wand applicator
Fiber-enhanced formula
Clear mascara
Which Hollywood actress of the 1950s became synonymous with the winged eyeliner look?
Marilyn Monroe
Audrey Hepburn
Elizabeth Taylor
Grace Kelly
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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