Life, 1927-04-14 · page 31 of 38
Life — April 14, 1927 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a cartoon or satire** — it's a straightforward **advertisement** for Coty dusting powder, a real cosmetics brand. The decorative header depicts classical cherubs in an ornamental design, typical of luxury product advertising of the era. The French phrase "Poudre Après le Bain" (powder after the bath) emphasizes elegance and sophistication. The ad promotes a post-bath beauty ritual, describing the powder as "perfumed, velvety, beautifying" with "exquisiteness" and "freshness." The product image shows a round powder box with a puff applicator. This appears in *Life* magazine's advertising section. While *Life* was known for satire and humor in editorial content, this page contains only commercial promotion — no political commentary, caricature, or joke is present. It's simply a period beauty product advertisement targeting affluent female readers.
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