Brands such as max factor, elizabeth arden, helena rubinstein and maybelline were stepping up their makeup game in order to. Leg makeup was originally made simply to create a tanned look, then became liquid stockings makeup due to the lack of real stockings. Brands such as coty and tangee were now rivalling some of the biggest names in beauty that had been around since the 1920s. Authentic natural 1950s makeup history and tutorial. The stars of cinema were highly influential, and magazines were full of makeup advice and etiquette. Aug 19, 2016 we are living in a remarkable age of creativity and selfexpression. Come to our cosmetics studio boutique in burbank, california to see our cosmetic museum as you journey through the history of makeup. The history of makeup article by christy tillery french. Dramatic eyes, featuring mascara used heavily, producing spiked lashes.
She has worked on the faces of some the worlds biggest and most glamorous stars, including kate winslet, keira knightley, lily collins, and emma watson, and with international publications such as vogue, elle. Sometimes those events have small effects, and sometimes they caused great shifts in our culture and fashion and here, you can witness them all. The history of cosmetics spans at least 7,000 years and is present in almost every society on earth. From the copper and lead ore that the ancient egyptians used to create the worlds first cosmetics to the scientifically advanced. Holiday magic was a multilevel marketing organization, founded in 1964, by william penn patrick 19301973 in the united states. In fact, people in every civilization used cosmetics to protect and embellish their skin which. Jan 01, 2009 westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques bud westmore, perc westmore, frank westmore, mont westmore, wally westmore on. The 1960s gave todays tutorial will be a stepbystep guide to achieving a modern audrey hepburn breakfast at tiffanys make up look. One of many ways people articulate their uniqueness to the world is through makeup. In face paint, lisa eldridge reveals the entire history of.
Its five, count em, five volumes of essays by over 300. Most important historical events of each year of the decade of the 1960 s listed. The eyebrows in the 1960s makeup trend were a combination of the 1920s and 1940s. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you purchase through our links. Jun 19, 2012 1960s makeup looks were at both ends of the scale, from the au naturel look of the hippie brigade to the dramatic black and white eyes of mod highfashion, with elegance nestled inbetween. History and origin archaeological evidence shows the use of castor oil in ancient egypt as a protective balm and skin creams made of beeswax, olive oil, and rosewater by the romans and greeks. Covers the use of cosmetics by primitive tribes past and present and the refinements of the ancient egyptians and other peoples in many countries through the succeeding periods of history touching on socioeconomic, religious and political mores affecting the application of makeup. We were wowed when we first sawand started flipping throughthis set of books called 100,000 years of beauty. Plus where to buy authentic reproduction 1960s makeup and beauty products. Makeup makes a bold entrance its the birth of the modern cosmetics business as young women look for beauty enhancers in a tube or jar.
Download all our vintage makeup tutorial books together a bargain. The origins of makeup can be found in every society and its evolution is mesmerizing. Welcome back to our series on the history of makeup. The first step for creating a 1960s look is to create the base. In the late 1960s, using makeup became politicized. This was achieved with a brow pencil, and is miles better than the painful to look at 1920s thin and high arched brows. Though made in the late 1960s, the principles foll. Some have a great history, others focus on the best designers, and some are great for kids research projects. Women and men have been wearing cosmetics for centuries, although the styles have certainly undergone some dramatic changes over time. Discover colors dating back to the 1900s that are just as beautiful and relevant today. History of beauty is a nice exposition of the history of the concept of beauty. On one end of the beauty spectrum, ladies sought to emulate jackie kennedys impossible elegance with bouffant hair, pillbox hats and makeup. Mar 15, 2015 going over makeup trends and developments of the 1960s, including a makeup tutorial inspired by the era. For those without leg makeup, products like tea, gravy browning and watered down camp coffee made from chicory were used to stain the legs.
A rare full makeup tutorial from 1969 narrated by makeup consultant marla craig. Techniques for applying the vintage look is a bestselling history. Americas best history united states history timeline 1960 1969. Skin is pale, often from foundation or powder called translucent. Despite all of the economic and emotional struggles that came with wwii, women during the time still managed to look beautifully put together and defined the natural face. Concise history of 1960s makeup tutorials glamour daze. Here at vintage, our goal is to provide you with the most helpful tutorials, tools, and products to achieve gorgeous retro looks yourself. Find extra helpful tips and ideas for your own unique look from the bobby pin blog. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Makeup trends have changed significantly throughout the years. To wear makeup, to apply makeup for a living has its own colorful ways and benefits.
History of makeup 1960s posted on may 10, 2015 by ivonasemenska yardley of london tapped into the new youth look and their firm experienced a whole new lease of life with iconic 1960s models twiggy and jean shrimpton modelling their makeup products under the banner of the london look. The ancient greeks and romans also painted their faces with powders made of groundup minerals and stones, but the history of makeup becomes a little less colorful as time goes on quite literally. The youthquake movement of the 60s had women turning their faces back in time. New york times bestseller makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. This product is included in our bargain bundle pack of vintage makeup tutorial books. Cosmetics and personal care products in the medicine and science.
Women used homemade products using food to create their beauty looks. Techniques for applying the vintage look lauren rennells on. Learn how to do vintage hair and makeup with our books, videos, and free exclusive newsletters. Lips are pale or glittering, rarely showing dark shades. Jan 25, 2010 every item on this page was chosen by an elle editor. Authentic natural 1950s makeup history and tutorial vintage. Lisa eldridge is one of the most respected and experienced makeup artists in the industry. Cosmetics were also used in ancient rome, although much of roman literature suggests that it was frowned upon. In order to understand the constantly changing trends in cosmetics, it is interesting to take a look at the evolution of makeup. The truth hidden behind makeup restored church of god.
It is a super simple process, made daunting by just how fantastic and aweinspiring the end result is. The makeup and hair trends of the 1960s are detailed in our 60s beauty guide, with indepth tips and tutorials to help you get a 1960s beauty look. Makeup brands of the sixties many of the popular makeup brands that were used in the sixties are still used today here is. Bestselling books, book of the month club selections, and notable books. For more vintage makeup reading, check out the full history of 1960s makeup over on glamour daze. These eyebrows looked much better than the thinly high arched brows of the 1920s.
If the 1920s were a time of wild partying and dresses with lots of shiny fringe and people out there, enjoying life, unaware that many years later people would be throwing opulent 1920s great gatsbythemed parties with no sense of irony or whatever, then the 1930s was when everyone went, wait, wasnt there a stock market at one point. Conclusion i hope you enjoyed this project and learned something new, and maybe got some inspiration for your makeup from some of the pictures. Do you want to learn just how groovy 1960s fashion really was. The 1960s started off as the dawn of a golden age to most americans. See more ideas about 1960s makeup, makeup and mod makeup. By the time the 1940s had arrived, the cosmetic industry was booming. The history of makeup book is a cool thing that brings youth back and reduces the age by 510 years. Beauty guides from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. A bargain pack of all our beautifully restored vintage makeup tutorial books from the flapper age of the 1920s, the 1930s hollywood look, the pinups of the 1940s, the golden glamour of the 1950s, right up to mod 1960 s. Authentic 1950s makeup history and tutorial 1950s makeup tutorial for creating a natural 50s makeup look using authentic 1950s beauty books as our guide. A combination of both the 1920s and 1940s eyebrow trends, one of the most iconic 1960s makeup trends was the perfectly sculpted eyebrows, full of body, but wellgroomed. In 1914, max factor, who provided wigs to hollywood studios, developed a greasepaint foundation that wouldnt cake or crack.
Vintage makeup guides beauty tutorials from 1920s to 1960s. As loreals epochspanning compendium 100,000 years of beauty proves. The definition of a beautiful face has never been constant. The popularity of makeup from the egyptian times till today and the taboo of using it in between. These looks were created for the film documentary the powder and the glory which is based on the book war paint by lindy woodhead, telling the story of two of the biggest names in cosmetics in the early 20th century helena rubinstein and elizabeth arden. To get that kind of brow look, women used brow pencils.
And as some of you already know, the 1990s are back in fashion. Gene tierney wears the 1940s look with all natural ease. Apr 29, 2015 heres our guide to womens 1920s makeup. But makeup and the everyday looks that we see in the 21st century have a history that is longer and more complicated than you think. Makeup allows you to hide some of the shortcomings, visually adjust. May 21, 20 mascara is such an integral part of our beauty routines that we just accept it as a salient thing. It is known that some women in ancient rome invented make up including leadbased formulas, to whiten the skin, and kohl was used to line the eyes. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage. From the middle ages until the end of the 19th century, pale skin was in.
The history of makeup and cosmetics is more than 6000 years old. February 15, 2011 by erin western washington university. The photo titled makeup from 1963 where did that come from. Wearing makeup really took off again in the 1920s after being in the wilderness for some time. Women in the 20s wore heavy makeup, while the 60s were all about accentuating the eyes. The book is very beautiful, mixing historic images of painted people with photography of modern models, and all of that is mixed with images of historic cosmetics pots, lipstick tubes, and compacts. Beautiful vintage makeup and beauty tips, tutorials and rare downloadable books for women from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s. Bobby pin blog vintage hair and makeup tips and tutorials.
Retro makeup audrey hepburn my idol a concise illustrated history of womens makeup looks and cosmetic developments in the featuring the key styles of the decade hair and makeup. Wizard wand makeup brushes, wizardry and witchcraft eyeshadow palettes and more. In the 1960s, the eyebrows were perfectly sculpted, full of body and also wellgroomed. There are no language, gender, or race barriers when it comes to mascara or eyeshadow. History of makeup 1960s posted on may 10, 2015 by ivonasemenska yardley of london tapped into the new youth look and their firm experienced a whole new lease of life with iconic 1960s models twiggy and jean shrimpton modelling their makeup products under the banner of.
The doll face look with baby pink lips and exaggerated eyelashes lasted how 1960s women, 60s mods and 60s hippies wore makeup. The 1960s were perfectly sandwiched between the classic, refined beauty of the 1950s and the gutsy, mod styles of the early 1970s. The history of makeup article by christy tillery french on. Women may have even used it on their faces to add a tanned look. When actors made the transition from stage to screen, they brought with them very heavy makeup regimens that were designed to make them visible to the very last row a look that didnt translate very well on camera. On january 20, 1961, the handsome and charismatic john f. When i first saw this book in a amazon store, i was immediately attracted to it from its beautiful cover to its title heading face paint.
How 1960s fashion trends reflected the decades history. So i was beyond excited when maybelline new york asked to team up to create a stepbystep guide on how to do 1960s makeup enjoy. The text below provides some historical context and shows how we can use these products to explore aspects of american history, for example, the links. The 1990s makeup focused on three areas, the eyebrows, the eyes and the lip. Many different looks appeared throughout the years. The books of the century, 19601969 open computing facility. The early 1960s makeup look was all about elegant eyes, pale pink hues and loads of powder. At this point, makeup was not really being mass produced. Aug 02, 2017 the 1940s is one of the most recreated vintage looks today and one of the most beautiful. Ive mostly pinned down the fashion life, but the makeup of the 1990s is having its time in the spotlight too.
Many new products and brands came onto the market and items became more affordable. Originally the organization distributed goods such as homecare products and cosmetics company distributors were encouraged to recruit other distributors in a multilevel marketing structure, which was later characterized as a pyramid scheme. If you enjoy history, youve come to the right place as well. I am definitely no makeup expert, let alone makeup mediocreist its a word, right it is a super simple process, made daunting by just how fantastic and aweinspiring the end result is.
The baby boomers were coming of age and defined the decade as their own. Facing beauty is not intended as a fairly straightforward history of makeup nor is it strictly art history with a dash of cosmetics. For more vintage makeup reading, check out the full history of 1960 s makeup over on glamour daze. Nearly every aspect of that revolutionary decade, from the civilrights movement to the space race, was somehow. But over its more than 6,000 yearlong history, mascara has gone through some pretty big changes. We can trace the history of makeup and learn that cosmetics used to be a form of rituals in our culture. Timeline of cosmetics is filled with interesting events. As the 1930s came to a close, 1940s womens makeup was a huge industry, with brands such as coty and tangee notably becoming major rivals to cosmetic brand leaders like max factor, helena rubinstein, maybelline, elisabeth arden and dorothy gray.
Cosmetic body art is argued to have been the earliest form of a ritual in human culture. So i like to stay updated on trends, on what the cool kids sort of are up to. The infographic below shows how makeup looks have evolved throughout the past 100 years. A good fashion history book is a great place start. For original 1960s makeup tutorial books, direct to your device, we suggest visiting vintage makeup guides. It is theorized that humans invented the first types of deodorant and perfume in 10,000 b. The history of 1940s makeup 1940 to 1949 glamour daze. The history of makeup by christy tillery french in order to understand the constantly changing trends in cosmetics, it is interesting to take a look at the evolution of makeup.
Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Im trying to track down a vintage beauty book my mother had, and i could swear. A concise illustrated history of 1960s makeup for women and the key styles that were popular in the swinging sixties. Cosmetics and makeup brushes inspired by your favorite stories. We gathered our favorite 1960s fashion books to find to help you pick the best book for your needs. The scholarship by eco is very good and the book has a lot of illustrations and primary sources to back his claims although for the 20th century there is a lack of texts. Feb 28, 20 history of cosmetics and makeup milica peric ii3 filoloska gimnazija beograd 201220. In todays episode, im going to talk about makeup trends and developments in the 1980s. Because people were avoiding sunexposure, their complexions started looking pastey and unhealthy, so heavy makeup and contouring put some color back into the face, and since the 80s was celebrating excess the amount of makeup used was over the top. Lavishly illustrated and concise history of 1940s makeup styles and cosmetics during the momentous years of the second world war. May 10, 2015 history of makeup 1960s posted on may 10, 2015 by ivonasemenska yardley of london tapped into the new youth look and their firm experienced a whole new lease of life with iconic 1960s models twiggy and jean shrimpton modelling their makeup products under the banner of the london look. Lisa eldridge is a famous makeup artist, so this is probably one of the more anticipated womens interest history books of the year. I have a few series based on historical makeup and hairstyling that are my little passion projects. In the 1960s, the fashion world turned topsyturvy, as time noted in 1967.
We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Explore the glamorous, glitzy, makeup styles of decades past without the pressure of the modern world. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Retro makeup is a best selling how to book on creating vintage and pinup looks. The evolution of makeup throughout the decades her campus.