Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest physical form of lipstick in southeastern Iran. The hand-carved stone vial, carbon-dated between 1936 B.C. and 1687 B.C., is made of the mineral ...

An ancient container holding red pigment and shaped very similarly to the tubes of lipstick used today has been found in Iran. Researchers say the vessel and dehydrated, pigmented powder inside likely ...

Researchers in Italy say a deep red lip-paste discovered there is 5,000 years old. It's made of vegetable oils and waxes, and was likely worn by social elites as a display of superior status. Good ...

While makeup trends have evolved over the last 4,000 years, a recent study apparently proves that the age-old saying is true: the beauty of a red lip is timeless. Researchers have identified what is ...

The carved chlorite vial containing the cosmetic preparation. automation While makeup trends have evolved over the last 4,000 years, a recent study apparently proves that the age-old saying is true: ...