THE LIPSTICK KISS

Swiping your favourite lipstick on instantly boosts your confidence and has long been considered a power move. Unlike any other arbitrary beauty choice, lipstick made an impact ever since its inception, adding colour not just to our lips, but also to the fabric of society for centuries. From being deemed uncouth to being lauded, the lipstick has travelled through thick and thin, and, today, enjoys a well-deserved spot in our vanity. Take a stroll down memory lane to discover how this legendary cosmetic has stood its ground throughout the ages.

In the history books…

Ancient Sumerian civilisations are recorded to be the earliest users of lipstick, with pigments procured from natural substances like fruits, henna, clay, rust, and even insects. Women in Mesopotamia were more flamboyant than the Sumerians; they used ground precious stones like rubies and others to add lustrous colour and shimmer to their