Gospel musician Empress Gifty says makeup has biblical roots
Gospel musician, Empress Gifty, has contributed to the age-old debates about whether make-up is biblical or not.
In a video shared on her Instagram page on June 6, 2025, Empress Gifty noted that the introduction of make-up didn’t start today.
While wearing make-up herself in the video, she referenced a scripture from the Bible, explaining that Esther applied cosmetics before appearing in front of King Ahasuerus.
“If you read Ephesians Chapter 1, it tells you that make-up is in the Bible. It tells the story where King Ahasuerus ordered all virgins to be arrested in the Bible.
“Also, before Queen Esther met King Ahasuerus, the Bible states that she bathed with cosmetics. I mean there was make-up in the Bible,” she said.
The post from the gospel musician has generated mixed conversations among some netizens on social media.
Watch the video below:
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