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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  1. Ancient Egypt
  2. Sixteenth Century
  3. 1700s
  4. Late Nineteenth Century
  5. 1900-1920s
  6. 1930s
  7. 1940s
  8. 1950s
  9. 1960s-1970s
  10. 1980s
  11. 1990s
  12. 2003
  13. 2009
  14. 2013