The question of female beauty not only captivates the mind but has always been influenced by various ideas. Some preferred voluptuous bodies, while others favored slender silhouettes. The debate over whether red, brown, or blonde hair is more attractive, as well as the choice between natural looks or makeup, has varied across different eras. What is considered beautiful and why? Which tools can enhance beauty? What hairstyles were fashionable at different times? How did women gain new self-confidence with lipstick? Art historian Karin Sagner explores these topics through numerous paintings, illustrating that the question of beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.