Life — May 20, 1926 — page 29: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **an advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. It advertises "Les Pastels Coty," a cosmetics line featuring rouge (blush/lipstick products) by the Coty company. The ad includes: - A stylized sketch of a woman's face in 1920s-30s style - Product images showing compact cases and a palette - Marketing copy emphasizing that proper color selection flatters different skin tones and features **No political cartoon or satire is present.** This is straight commercial advertising that appeared in *Life* magazine. The "satire" magazine regularly carried advertisements alongside humorous content. The focus is entirely on selling beauty products by claiming their eight rouge shades suit "every type" of beauty. The elegant illustration and refined language reflect period advertising aesthetics targeting women consumers.