Cosmetics quote (for essay about history of cosmetics)?

I have to write a research essay about the history of cosmetics (Egypt, Rome, and Greece). I think the best way to begin the essay is a quote, preferably a lighthearted one. All the quotes I found were about happiness being a woman's best cosmetic and so on





Thank you :)Cosmetics quote (for essay about history of cosmetics)?
A woman always looks her best in candlelight - it softens all the edges.





Of course many men say - a woman always looks better after a few beers, - one NOT to use lol.





Edit _ I found this one for you, which is really what make-up should be about:


The makeup is simply an extension of the personality and colors, clothing, makeup all express something.


Gene Simmons


I'm sure someone like Joan Rivers would have some funny quotes on this subject for you.Cosmetics quote (for essay about history of cosmetics)?
How about this from Charles Revson:





“In the factory we make cosmetics; in the drugstore we sell hope.”
beauty is in the eye of the beholder


or


beauty is only skin deep