Test Lip-Stick On Guinea Pig (Apr, 1939)
And PETA was born.
Test Lip-Stick On Guinea Pig
IN THE photo below, Max Factor, Hollywood make-up specialist (left) and Dr. J. R. Pratt, chemist, are testing a new lipstick on a shaven guinea pig (circle). A baby guinea pig is used for the test because its under skin is ten times more sensitive than that of a human being.
I can’t believe they did this. I wonder if max factor still does animal testing, I will neve ever buy another max factor product.
Comment by Monica — September 18, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
So THAT’S the origin of the saying! “You can put lipstick on a (Guinea) pig, but it’s still a (Guinea) pig.”
Comment by Don — September 19, 2009 @ 7:41 am
Excellent Don.
Comment by darren — November 14, 2010 @ 4:37 pm