The past year has been a call to arms to address the lack of diversity within the beauty industry—now necessary changes on the institutional front are coming to the forefront. The Makeup Museum, which launched in September 2020 with the “Pink Jungle: 1950s Makeup in America” installation, recently announced the publication of Beauty Stories from Around the World in collaboration with L’Oréal.

The book explores overlooked beauty narratives worldwide, ranging from ancient to modern practices. The Makeup Museum’s physical space has been transformed into a completely touchless and socially distanced visitor experience, while #BeautyStories will be a year-long initiative launching on its Instagram to coincide with the release.

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Published by Carla Seipp, January 29, 2021