Cosmetics helped Empress Wu of China take the throne. A merchant’s daughter who became a concubine to Emperor Taizong, Wu “cultivated her image by wearing lavish cosmetics to indicate her rising ...

Nowadays, you can find entire aisles of beauty products in any drugstore, including lotions that promise youth in a bottle, mascaras that promise longer lashes, and foundations that promise perfect ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Eyeliner and lipstick are beauty staples most of us reach for without a second thought, focusing more on ...

Jul. 6—ASHLAND — Cultural influences permeate a new exhibit at the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. "Pamper: A History of Cosmetics and Self-Care" observes every aspect of personal care, from ...