Mascara

scene relates to the rest of the essay. We better understand what it means to be “marked” because we “marked” the women subconsciously as we read about them. We assume that because “the third [woman] had blue bands under her eyes, dark blue shadow, mascara, bright red lipstick and rouge,” she is more “wild” and cares more about her appearance. It is also assumed that the second woman is shy and reserved from the mere description of her hairstyle because it “was cut in a fashionable style that…

By definition of middle schoolers, to be beautiful means that someone is physically attractive and enticing, but it also means that a person is content with who they are. For the past one hundred years, beauty trends and icons have changed drastically through each decade. Whether it was Hollywood’s Golden Age or the Roaring 20s, something new was thought of as beautiful at the height of each and every decade. In some decades it was desirable to have an hourglass figure, while in other decades it…

Daisy had her chin propped up on her hand and her legs were shaking terribly. She shuddered frequently as if she was trying to obliterate an appalling nightmare. Tom had his arms crossed against his chest, he was glaring at the wall behind Daisy with an indigent look on his face. “Why did you say that?” demanded Tom. “W-What?” whispered Daisy, confusion clouding her eyes. “Don’t think I’ve forgotten your little stunt…

The 1920’s was given the nickname “The Roaring Twenties” for several reasons: this decade was a turning point in entertainment, economics, women’s rights, and other subcategories of American culture. Many of these changes were positive, but financially, Americans began spending money they did not have, as credit was introduced. The Twenties offered new freedoms that many took great advantage of, but with that freedom came responsibility. Like the old saying states, Americans were give a yard and…

the scent of baby powder and therefore want to use this product as often as possible. Here are some incredible useful and creative ways you can use baby powder on a daily basis. • Eyelashes primer that makes the eyelashes thicker Before applying mascara powder your eyelashes with baby powder. Your eyelashes will be thicker without using false eyelashes. • Dry shampoo Use baby powder instead of dry shampoo. Just powder the roots of your hair, and the baby powder will remove the excess oil…

When choosing your cosmetics, do you even stop to see what kind of makeup you are using? You could be supporting animal cruelty without knowing it. Animal testing is among the most disturbing experiments ever done. Today many cosmetics, such as mascara, are being tested on animals. Defenseless and helpless animals are being tested on for various experiments over the world. Most of the experiments performed in the laboratories are so inhumane you could never imagine one human doing it to another.…

flag, sucking his thumb, and cowering behind his curtains. From outside this man's comically large window are two things. One is a colossal eyeball with tarantula lashes and "NSA" in its pupil. The second is a caricature of Obama, holding a large mascara wand. The president is shown saying "There. Made some changes. Happy now?". This cartoon is used to portray a heavily debated issue that has many Americans in a state of panic and confusion. The topical matter being addressed involves privacy…

Tens of thousands of animals are tested on for the cosmetic industry every year. (Pro-Con) However, this cannot be accurate due to some animals not being protected -therefore unaccounted for in these numbers- by law: “95% of animals used in experiments are not protected by the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA)” (Hastings Center) . The reasons vary for this; one of the most common excuses is for the benefit of humans who should be kept safe from faulty products. Such products range from medical to…

Every new driver wonders when and how he or she will get his or her first traffic violation. I always contemplated different scenarios in my mind while driving. Would I run a stop sign? Would I be caught zooming past a police officer? Where and when would I get mine? I finally got all my questions answered Easter weekend of 2015. I remember the day as if it was yesterday, and the memory will be etched into my mind for the rest of my life. Traveling down highway 370, I was singing and just…

Each year, more than 100 million animals die each year from animal testing. Many scientists vote for animal testing even though it is cruel. In addition, most animals aren’t even put under anesthetic and have to suffer through the pain, fully aware of what is going on. Animals should not be tested on because it is cruel and inhumane, animals’ bodies are not the same as humans, and most experiments with animals are flawed and waste the animal’s life. To begin with, animal testing is cruel and…