Make-up, if done the right way, can work wonders for a person. It can highlight one's best features, hide flaws, and make a person look lovelier than he or she actually is. It is one of the most significant aspects in plays and movies, so much so that sometimes, a particular character becomes famous on account of the make-up.

In today's times, make-up has become an integral part of life for many women across the globe. Especially in case of working women in cities, make-up is becoming a necessity. Going to occasions like weddings and dinner parties without make-up has become almost unthinkable.

Has it ever occurred to you about the origin of this wonderful art of make-up? Who used make-up first in the world? What was the first kind of cosmetic ever used? How has make-up evolved over the years? All of this has been covered under the scope of this report.

This report has been compiled using several secondary sources of data, and an attempt has been made to design as comprehensive an account as possible.