1910s makeup

Most 1920s makeup tutorials online show how to apply 1920s inspired makeup or looks based off of black and white film movie stars. Both are inaccurate to the real 1920s. Makeup for the everyday woman was much softer and more natural. This tutorial is about creating the natural 1920s look for both the day and

The 50s were all about looking glamorous, while brightly-colored eyeshadow was popular in the 80s.

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Victorian magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and the like continuously echoed that a lady should never let herself go. She must always maintain her beauty in order to find and keep her husband happy. A pretty face was also a welcome sight by men, and it was very important to keep their spirits up -- especially during

1910s makeup use corresponded with the emergence of lipsticks and mascara by the first 'makeup only' brands like Maybelline and Max Factor

Beautiful vintage makeup and beauty guides for women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Explores the makeup eras of the 20th Century

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A guide to historically-accurate cosmetics for the 1910's. The guide covers powder, cream, rouge, lip color, and eye makeup with period primary sources and modern options to get the correct look.