Avon’s Loss, Adam’s Win

Men lining out their eyes and using glitter? No, we’re not talking about Peter Pan. In fact, Avon called they want their makeup back. Adam Lambert is now coming out with a new line of men’s makeup. He’s styling up the grooming of today’s men, and yes, straight men wear makeup too.

There is a lot of publicity about Adam and his new line of men’s cosmetics, but believe it or not, men’s make up has been around for centuries, well actually longer. Back in Ancient Egyptian times, men lined their eyes and painted their face. In fact, it was completely normal during that age to even see a child with eyeliner. No, Adam’s make up is not made with Mercury or Lead.

And although, Adam Lambert’s line is not for spiritual purposes, like those of the Egyptians, he is bringing back an autonomy that has long left the male population. He’s created an equal playing field for both men and women to relate. Now, women will be asking men what lipstick is better for their complexion, and what eyeliner doesn’t smudge. If you think about it, we’re able to move closer together because of the blending of the rouge on our human cheeks. No more should men’s makeup be considered taboo.