Men on make-up could soon be a norm as the line between masculinity and femininity gets thinner in the modern day society.
A number of male celebrities have actually publicly displayed that they have no qualms about wearing make-up.
One of the most popular male personalities, footballer David Beckham was recently the cover of Love Magazine, adorned with facial make up.
“I knew David could make it work, even though it wasn’t something he’d done before. It’s a great portrait,” remarked make-up artiste Miranda Joyce.
Similarly, Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has also severally been spotted on make-up, actor Taye Diggs also posed in make-up though for his role on a Broadway show.
Of the olden days, ancient scholar Alexander the Great is also said to have been a great fan of make-up.
Wigs and beauty spots were popular in the court of ancient French King Louis XIII.
However, somewhere in the 1800s, it emerged that real men don’t wear make-up and, after that, when they did, it was in a spirit of transgression.
However the notion is slowly fading away as men’s cosmetic lines like Chanel and Tom Ford, have not only launched, but are also increasing in sales.
The male-grooming business- including make-up, was in 2017 valued at $57.7billion. According to Research and Markets, the market is set to reach a staggering $78.6billion by 2023.
Make-up range owner Alex Dalley told the BBC that he set up his men’s make-up range in 2012, after an adolescence plagued by acne – until his mum put some foundation on him.
“At the beginning, we had eight or nine products and the bravest things we had were a clear brow gel and a concealer stick. But, over the years, customers are asking for foundations and bronzers,” he said.
Make-up artist Miranda Joyce concluded that, “Beckham in make-up communicates a certain liberation from the norm.”
Would you agree?