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An octagonal rouge compact decorated with a sunset landscape framed by a blue floral design on its lid. Text printed on the lid reads, "Lola Montez Cream Rouge." The rouge compact opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside, there is a mirror the…

A blue and white round powder box with a transparent plastic lid revealing a blue lipstick tube and rouge. Also, included is an insert featuring a feminine figure wearing makeup and a hat alongside text reading, "Any girl can have that film-star…

Marie Earle was created as a business name established by Janet Juanita Barnstable in Paris, France. Marie Earle started out with creams and beauty treatments pioneering science-based beauty practices. The cosmetics company was purchased by Coty in…

James Leslie Younghusband, a creator of several makeup brands, started Chen Yu as a chip-proof nail polish. Chen Yu evolved through new ownership and developed lipsticks and brushes. The rights to Chen Yu continued to change hands, ending up in its…

James Leslie Younghusband developed Kissproof in Chicago, Illinois. The Kissproof brand invested in a marketing campaign using the "Kissproof Girl." The brand embraced kissing as a test of the true permanent quality of the products. Kissproof sold…

Northam Warren sold Cutex originally as a cuticle treatment in New York, New York. Its great success led to sales of full manicure sets. Cutex became a global brand. Due to trends in matching nail polish and lipstick, Cutex expanded into lipstick…
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