* Ancient Times: Evidence suggests that women in ancient Mesopotamia (around 3500 BC) crushed gemstones and used them to decorate their lips. Ancient Egyptians, including Cleopatra, used carmine (derived from insects) to create red dye for their lips.
* Middle Ages: The use of cosmetics, including lipstick, went in and out of favor depending on religious and social views.
* 16th Century: Lipstick regained popularity during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England. Red lips were fashionable, and lipstick was often made from beeswax and red dyes.
* 19th Century: Lipstick became more widely available, although it was often homemade. By the late 19th century, commercially produced lipstick in solid form (like we know it today) began to appear.
* 20th and 21st Centuries: Lipstick became a mainstream cosmetic product, with a huge variety of colors, formulations, and brands. Its popularity has continued to rise, and it remains a significant part of the cosmetics industry.
So, the answer is a resounding yes. Women have been wearing lipstick in some form for thousands of years.