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Eugene Rimmel and the 1872 mascara that changed lashes

A French perfumer in London patented the first commercial mascara in 1872, naming it for an Algerian city and setting lash chemistry for half a century.

May 18, 2026 · Maya Chen
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Lash Lure: The Eyelash Dye That Built the FDA

In 1933, a Cincinnati eyelash dye called Lash Lure blinded sixteen women and killed one. The lawsuits forced Congress to finally regulate cosmetics.

May 17, 2026 · Sienna Park