Life — March 25, 1926 — page 31: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily an **advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes "Les Pastels Coty," a cosmetic rouge product by the Coty company. The layout features a stylized line-drawing portrait of a woman in profile (in the Art Deco style typical of 1920s advertising) and an image of the actual product—a compact case with a decorative pattern. The text emphasizes that these are "the most exquisite in the world" and lists four rouge shades: Capucine, Brugnon, Geranium, and Rosé Naturel, each described with poetic language about their qualities. There is **no political cartoon or satire present**—this is simply a full-page magazine advertisement showcasing luxury cosmetics to readers, likely affluent women interested in high-end beauty products.