Red Lipstick made its debut in the USA in 1912. It was worn by Suffragette's (including Elizabeth Arden) as a badge of courage and a mark of revolution as they marched for change and the right to vote. This and more is a part of the History of Red Lipstick....

Historian and author Madeleine Marsh's speciality is make-up. From her book, The History of Compacts and Cosmetics: From the Victorian Times to the Present Day, to her own vast collection, she's the go-to gal for beauty gurus like Lisa Eldridge. Here, she tells us an intriguing tale of the red lipstick.