Hypoallergenic silicone. USB rechargeable. 10 vibration patterns. 1 powerful and quiet motor. Lithium-ion battery. Easy to clean. Although its creation may be even older if we consider the pigments used by Egyptian and Greek cultures, lipstick as we know it is celebrating its first century and remains a complex symbol of femininity. Is there any woman who doesnt carry lipstick in her purse? Perhaps, but its undeniable that this item is a symbol of feminine beauty and an icon of popular culture. Lipstick turns 100 years old and remains the best-selling makeup product with nearly 1 billion units sold worldwide. The history of lipstick may even be older if we consider the primary makeup used by women in antiquity. In parts of Egypt, some natural pigments served as the basis for modern makeup. The waxes were blended to create certain colors used on the eyes and lips, but initially, these were only permitted for the aristocratic social class. (Read also: What if women want to wear makeup?) In Greece, women painted their lips to indicate they were prostitutes, while in Rome, it was upper-class ladies who did so. Ancient pharaohs and kings also wore makeup, although this was far from being a matter of vanity; for them, makeup was related to warding off evil spirits and had medicinal properties. For example, they attributed to it the power to remove the evil eye or to represent the strength of their ancestors. But the revolution arrived in 1915 thanks to the American manufacturer Maurice Levy. With the idea of ​​facilitating application and eliminating the cumbersome process of needing a brush—which, paradoxically, is back in fashion today—Levy and other manufacturers thought the solution was a simpler and more hygienic presentation. After many attempts, Levy created a balm in stick form, initially a bit unstable, but which later evolved into the product we see today. In short, he devised a lipstick attached to a platform—which slid out as the lipstick was used—and housed inside a metal tube with a cap. In this way, the stick became reusable. Voila, something so simple remains today the quintessential product and a complex symbol of femininity. Loved by most, but subjected to scrutiny by the more radical who label it an oppressive, sexist, provocative, and overwhelmingly sexual object, the lipstick nevertheless continues to hold its own in the beauty market. Lipstick is perceived as a consumer item and an accepted form of personal grooming in an environment where modernity is desired and professional success predominates as a life goal (...) But we must not forget the primary function of makeup, which is to create a visual illusion. It temporarily modifies the face and, therefore, the way in which its users present themselves to others, describes a study from the Catholic University of Peru entitled Lipstick: Identity, Presentation, and Experiences of Femininity. -Passion Red- This research also suggests that certain colors accentuate these sexist practices. The color red lipstick has always had a predominantly sexual connotation. The elements that identify femininity may be underestimated, but they contain discourses and knowledge that tell us about what it means for society not only to be a woman, but also to achieve a certain ideal image. The cosmetics industry plays with these symbolic values, the text indicates. The union of makeup and advertising has probably given rise to one of the most powerful weapons of mass dissemination of all time. From magazines and media to social networks, the ideal of perfection, fashion, and trends—the ideal of being a woman, man, child, or homosexual—is reinforced by constant presentations of role models. Lipstick has played an important role in key moments in history. Besides being a theatrical prop, for example, it was a product marketed by Elizabeth Arden during World War II in a campaign called Campaign as Duty to try to downplay the crisis the world was experiencing. PRODUCT INFORMATION: Total Length: 10.2 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm Weight: 45 g Material: ABS and silicone Casing Color: Black. Red lipstick Waterproof: Yes Battery: Yes, USB rechargeable