The best and worst looks in makeup history

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Makeup application is a long, rich tradition that has taken many unusual shapes and forms.

In this video, makeup artist Lisa Eldridge shows viewers which periods of history were the best for makeup lovers ... and which were the worst. Because, while some historical cultures have embraced cosmetics with open arms (Ancient Egypt), other have associated any sort of facial paint with deception or trickery (Medieval Europe).

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