国立アメリカ歴史博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (国立アメリカ歴史博物館Instagram)「Rea Ann Silva didn't develop the egg-shaped Beautyblender sponge overnight. Finding the right shape and material for applying makeup required time and experimentation—as this sequence of sponges (now part of the museum's collection) show. As a professional makeup artist working on TV shows—many of which were starting to film in high definition (HD)—Silva created the original Beautyblender sponge out of necessity. On shows like "Girlfriends," Silva needed a tool that would quickly allow her to apply makeup—and make it look natural. Sponges were one solution, but Silva discovered that their shape often meant they were imprecise or could not cover hard-to-get-to areas. She retooled existing sponges, experimenting with various shapes and sizes to fit her needs. Eventually Silva settled on the shape of an egg. Later, realized she could turn her creation into a business opportunity, prompting her to sell the sponge through her new company, Beautyblender. Silva's experiences illuminate the long history of women’s contributions to the cosmetics industry, as well as the struggles women of color endured to make their mark in the world of beauty. Click the link in our bio to explore her story on our blog: https://s.si.edu/2UQLDAP Rea Ann Silva is one of eight women in business whose stories are featured in our new case, "The Only One In the Room," part of our business history exhibition, American Enterprise. You can explore the case online here: https://s.si.edu/2IXOeq5 #AmericanHistory #History #WomensHistory #LatinxHistory #LatinaHistory #BusinessHistory #CosmeticsHisory #MakeupHistory #Cosmetics #Makeup #MakeUpArtist #BecauseOfHerStory Leadership support for American Enterprise was provided by Mars, Incorporated; the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation; and SC Johnson.」11月24日 2時32分