
How Makeup Works
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The Evolution of Makeup
Scientists have found that symmetry is a very important thing. One of the theories behind why women wear makeup is because they're trying to hyper accentuate their naturally distinguishing features. The idea behind makeup then is a woman showing off her fitness for mating to men basically. That's the predominant theory behind makeup.
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