Why women in Allied countries wore red lipstick to protest Hitler during WWII

Evidence Level

2/5

How much verified proof exists for this claim

One strong evidence source: snopes

Mystery Factor

3/5

How intriguing or unexplained this claim is

The claim involves an active investigation into historical behavior with multiple competing theories about the motivations and implications of women wearing red lipstick during WWII. There are notable unknowns regarding the extent and impact of this supposed protest, making it moderately intriguing.

Historical evidence shows the Nazi ideal of femininity was clean faces.