The History of Red Lipstick

Women have come a long way in their quest for the perfect crimson pout. Here, ELLE.com walks you through the history of how women (and their men) have made it so popular.

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1950s
By the 1950s, lipstick was deemed acceptable again for all, and even sexy. Starlets like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor helped rocket lipstick wear to 98% of women in the U.S. It was also during this time that Estée Lauder introduced her gift with purchase program, a sign of the popularity of cosmetic sales.

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Photo by: Getty Images
1950s
By the 1950s, lipstick was deemed acceptable again for all, and even sexy. Starlets like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor helped rocket lipstick wear to 98% of women in the U.S. It was also during this time that Estée Lauder introduced her gift with purchase program, a sign of the popularity of cosmetic sales.

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