Makeup is a familiar practice that has persisted throughout human history, across cultures and eras. While not a core theme in psychology, it touches on diverse areas of the field. Thus, through psychological research on makeup, we can explore various domains of psychology.

In this course, I will discuss my psychological research on makeup. We will explore not only psychological domains but also history and culture. Additionally, we will take a slight detour to touch on the psychology of stress and emotions, which are crucial when considering makeup, and I will also introduce how makeup research is being applied within society.

*This lecture series covers the same content as the first session held in January 2022, the second session held in October 2022, the third session held in September 2023, and the fourth session held in September 2024, with some modifications to the assignments.