Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available for 100 years, but adorning the face and body may be one of the oldest social practices in the world. Lisa Eldridge, one of the world's leading makeup artists with a large and loyal following, has written the first real history on this topic. "Face Paint" explores the reasons for using makeup, the materials that have actually been used and produced over the centuries, the icons that people emulate, and how they achieved their effects, as well as the impact on women's lives and the present and future of makeup, from high-profile practitioners to cosmetic breakthroughs. Beyond the glamorous exterior, it also delves into the history of women and the ways to understand their story through the prism of makeup.