Tags: Fashion, Topical Concept.
A compact is cosmetic product. It is usually contained in a small round case with two or all of the following: a mirror pressed powder cake or loose powder with a gauze sifter and a powder puff. The term is an abbreviation for compact powder. Eventually the more elaborate compact the ‘vanity case’ became popular as it had more compartments for more makeup items.Compacts prior to the 1960s are vintage and are very desirable as a collector’s item.
