Calladitas
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Painted Faces, Power Moves: A Calladitas History of Makeup
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Makeup has always been more than just blush and lipstick — it's been protest, performance, identity, survival, and seduction.

In this episode of Calladitas, we peel back the powdery layers of history to explore how makeup has shaped — and been shaped by — society. From ancient Egyptian kohl to the red lips of war-time resilience, and from the 90s skinny brow to today's glazed-doughnut skin obsession… we ask:

¿Quién decide lo que es bello?
Who gets to wear it, and who gets judged for it?

We’ll talk:

  • The origins of iconic beauty rituals

  • When makeup was scandalous (and when it was power)

  • How race, class, and gender shaped access to beauty

  • The way Latina and BIPOC communities have always reinvented trends

  • And of course… our own makeup fails and favorite go-to looks 💋

Whether you're a full-face glam queen or bare-faced and thriving, this one’s for you.

Join the conversation, porque una mujer maquillada no siempre está “calladita” — a veces está haciendo historia