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Gabriela’s Makeup History Facts -No2

Gabriela’s Makeup History Facts -No2 by Gabriela Hernandez – owner of Besame Cosmetics and author of Classic Beauty – The History of makeup. 1870 Guerlain of Paris introduces the first bullet shaped lipstick in Europe. 1880 Lillie Langtry appears in an early cosmetic advertisement for Pears soap and Hunters Invisible Face Powder. 1950. Hazel Bishop invents the first non-smear lipstick…

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Gabriela’s Makeup History Facts -No1

Makeup History Facts -No1 by Gabriela Hernandez – owner of Besame Cosmetics and author of Classic Beauty – The History of makeup. 1834 Eugene Rimmel opens his perfumery in London and establishes the House of Rimmel. Eventually Rimmel goes on to produce other cosmetics – mascara being the most famous. The word rimmel is synonymous with the word mascara in…

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What Katie Did for Christmas !

What Katie Did for Christmas ! If you’re planning to wrap up up for winter in some luxurious vintage retro style lingerie, then isn’t it time you sent that order off to Santa now ! Vintage Lingerie and Corsets What katie Did, the reigning queen of faux-vintage undergarments and hosiery are taking orders now for Christmas, and what a feast…

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Vintage Inspired Compact Mirrors – Besame Cosmetics

Vintage Style Compact MirrorsGabriela of Besame Cosmetics has added another little treat to her makeup bag of glamour goodies.Handmade petite pocket mirrors for that on the go face touch up.You get it delivered in a beautiful gold gift card with a choice of six different designs. A cute gift for your loved one.That’s all!