10 Interesting Fact About Lipstick

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• Lipstick has been used since 5000 years ago by Sumerian women in Mesopotamia.
• Lipstick is first made from natural ingredients such as pomegranates, grape seeds, and insects.
• The red lipstick color was first popularized by Elizabeth Arden in 1912.
• Matte lipstick was first produced by a French cosmetics company, Guerlain, in 1920.
• Lipstick can last up to 2 years if stored properly.
• Lipstick sold in the United States must go through trials to protect consumer health.
• Red lipstick is still a favorite color around the world.
• In Japanese, lipstick is called Kuchibeni, which means lip powder.
• Lipstick can be used as a cheek dye and as eyeshadow.
• There are more than 800 lipstick brands circulating throughout the world.