Archaeologists have found evidence of cosmetics or makeup being used in Egypt dating back as far as the fourth millennium BC, including artifacts of eye makeup and objects used for the application of scented ointments.

It’s fun to look back at the history of makeup and say “Can you believe women used to do that just to be beautiful?” I imagine women in the future will be looking at some of the things we do today and wonder what were we thinking in our quest for beauty.

Over the years there have been some really great beauty inventions — but here’s my top five.

1. Cotton Swabs — no other applicator has more uses than a cotton swab. Outside of the obvious (cleaning your ear), those little sticks of wonder can apply eye shadow, clean up nail polish mistakes and apply hair dye to roots.

2. Moisturizer – Moisturizing helps in restoring the natural moisture to your face and making it more soft, supple and glowing. That’s not even mentioning how it helps combat the signs of aging.

3. Self Tanning Products – Let’s face it… too much sun is not a good thing, however, we all want the healthy glow that a tan provides. What better way to get that glow, without damaging your skin.

4. Hair Dye – Women have been dyeing their hair for centuries. We have long connected our femininity and beauty to our hair. Today, almost 40% of women dye their hair. The great advantage of changing one’s hair, as opposed to other parts of the body, is that it is an easy and non-invasive way of enhancing your appearance.

5. Nail Polish – When first created, nail color often represented social class. During the Chou Dynasty, (circa 600 BC) gold and silver were the royal colors and lower ranking women were only permitted to wear pale tones. Modern nail polish is actually a variation of car paint.

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