The Makeup Museum
Everything from makeup history, design and packaging to musings on contemporary beauty culture and museums.
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Sparking a debate: Max Factor Lazy Shave
“No one can run for high office anymore, unless he is made up properly. Every politician must wear makeup in order to get his image across. The Americans will not vote for an ugly politician who perspires on TV.” – Makeup artist Stan Lawren...
Article at History Workshop!
I nearly fell out of my chair when I received an email from the editors of the wonderful UK-based History Workshop, an online magazine dedicated to radical histories, kindly inviting me to select an object from the Makeup Museum's collectio...
Cosmetic History Network Salon, September 11
Primary Sources, Regency Beauty & Cosmetic History
The Cosmetics History and Makeup Studies Network is thrilled to host author and historical researcher Sarah Jane Downing for an exclusive live discussion as part of the CHMSN Salon Series!...
Newness from Japan
Finally, some newness! I’m looking at three fresh collabs with various Japanese companies. First up is a new-to-me brand called To/One, which collaborated with (also new-to-me) fashion designer Keita Maruyama on their spring 2026 collection...
Curator's Corner, 2025
As you might have guessed, 2025 was a busy one on the personal front, so not much museum activity. I hope to remedy that in 2026, but I already have several side projects lined up during the first few months. Anyway, here are the things tha...
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Dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibition of cosmetics from antiquity through the 21st century, the Makeup Museum® is a progressive, unique space that explores makeup design and packaging, culture and history from all eras.
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