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EXPLAINER: Lipstick, legacy and self-love – Understanding International Make-Up Day

The day marks more than just lipsticks and palettes. It is a celebration of creativity, history and self-expression.

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by SHARON MWENDE

News10 September 2025 - 13:30
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A swipe of lipstick before work. A dab of powder before a night out. A streak of eyeliner framing the eyes.

These seemingly small rituals carry meanings far beyond the reflection staring back in the mirror.

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