Some people claim seeing a man wearing makeup is “untraditional,” but this statement is untrue. Victoria Sherrow, author of “For Appearance ' Sake: The Historical Encyclopedia of Good Looks, Beauty, and Grooming,” states men have used grooming products across many centuries and cultures. Ancient Egyptian men (including the likes of King Tut) used kohl eyeliner to define their eyes. In the Roman Empire, military leaders matched their lip colors to their nail polish (Sherrow). During the early 1500s in England, Sherrow writes, both men and women “used face powders, color cosmetics, skin moisturizers and fragrances.” Men in other cultures across different civilizations have groomed themselves. While this is history and the culture and norms now
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Zomnir, we need a change in the way we see who puts on cosmetic products. Representation, especially in advertisements and mass-consumed media, is crucial to guiding a lot of people to think differently. After all, you can 't be what you don 't see. Makeup can and should be put on male figures. Of course, not every man cares about makeup, but for the boys like my friend who may be dissuaded due to lack of representation, this gesture can make a big impact on their dfskldfk while demolishing gender norms at the same …show more content…
You’re always one step ahead of the game and you understand the trends. You know your ads sell products by appealing to what people want. Nowadays, more men care about grooming and their outward appearance. I believe, as a consumer of UD products, your ads contain revolutionary messages which have not only been vital to Urban Decay’s success, but also boosting the self-esteem of millions of people. The “ideal” person representing Urban Decay should be anyone, regardless of gender, as long as their makeup looks great and they exude confidence. Makeup should not be affiliated with either gender so Ms. Zomnir, lead the way to help millions more become comfortable with their physical beauty by showcasing
Zomnir, we need a change in the way we see who puts on cosmetic products. Representation, especially in advertisements and mass-consumed media, is crucial to guiding a lot of people to think differently. After all, you can 't be what you don 't see. Makeup can and should be put on male figures. Of course, not every man cares about makeup, but for the boys like my friend who may be dissuaded due to lack of representation, this gesture can make a big impact on their dfskldfk while demolishing gender norms at the same …show more content…
You’re always one step ahead of the game and you understand the trends. You know your ads sell products by appealing to what people want. Nowadays, more men care about grooming and their outward appearance. I believe, as a consumer of UD products, your ads contain revolutionary messages which have not only been vital to Urban Decay’s success, but also boosting the self-esteem of millions of people. The “ideal” person representing Urban Decay should be anyone, regardless of gender, as long as their makeup looks great and they exude confidence. Makeup should not be affiliated with either gender so Ms. Zomnir, lead the way to help millions more become comfortable with their physical beauty by showcasing