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From Helen of Troy’s ‘face that launched 1,000 ships’ to the outlandish hair styles of Marie Antoinette, beauty has played a major part in history – but what can the past offer us by way of beauty tips?

Cosmetics were applied by Egyptian men and women at least 7,000 years ago. As well as their famous kohl

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