Move Over Little Black Dress; There's a New Mascara in Town

Move over, there's a new little black dress in town. Diorshow Blackout Mascara hits the runway at Lord and Taylor.

There's no doubt that black mascara, just like the little black dress and denim jeans, has become a staple in beauty wardrobes around the globe. Dating back as early as 4000 BC the Ancient Egyptians used the black pigment of kohl; a mixture of soot and  galena, to adorn their eyes. Its purpose was to define and pull attention towards the eyes. That beauty concept remains constant today. With each stroke of the mascara wand, we trace a little piece of history.