Resources
Library
Welcome to the Beauty Library, a resource list consisting of the most informative books on makeup, beauty politics, and the cosmetics industry. This section is designed for enthusiasts, scholars, makeup artists and anyone curious to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of cosmetic arts. Each book provides insights into the artistry, cultural impact, and transformations that makeup has undergone through the ages.
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On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker (Lisa Drew Books (Paperback))
Paint It, Black: A Biography of Kohl Containers
Painted Faces: A Colourful History of Cosmetics
Painting Women: Cosmetics, Canvases, and Early Modern Culture
Perfumes and cosmetics in the ancient world (Catalogue)
Pretty Boys: Legendary Icons Who Redefined Beauty (and How to Glow Up, Too)
Pretty Iconic: A Personal Look at the Beauty Products that Changed the World
Race and Beauty Early Modern Cosmetics and the Mythology of Whiteness
Read My Lips: A Cultural History of Lipstick
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Online Resources
Thirsty for even more makeup knowledge? These sites represent the world’s foremost experts and leaders in researching makeup and beauty culture, along with cosmetics collections and archives at major museums.
- Beni Museum
- British Compact Collectors’ Society
- Collecting Vintage Compacts
- Cosmetics History and Makeup Studies Network
- Cosmetics and Skin
- Digital Museum of Dress Accessories patch box gallery
- Digital Repositories at Duke University
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Pola Research Institute of Beauty and Culture
- International Perfume Bottle Association Virtual Museum (members only)
- Shiseido Corporate Museum
- Smithsonian Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Collection
- V & A