Thank you for tuning into our first episode of Behind The Muse. In this episode we talk about red lipstick. This makeup tool is praised and celebrated as a fashion necessity worldwide. Unfortunately, this fierce hue has had a troubling past. Red lipstick has taken on many hats. It was believed to be a good luck charm, or a damning identifier to a woman's profession. In this episode I also talk about the checkered history this crimson color has with women of color, especially women of darker skin tones. For years beauty companies only created cosmetic products that catered to women with fairer skin tones, this practice sill goes on today. Red lipstick was one of the colors that was rarely formulated for darker skin tones by these larger companies. Smaller brands such as Fashion Fair began producing an array of red shades that women of color could enjoy. Tune in and let's dive into the history and enigma that is red lipstick!