Best and Worst Makeup Moments in History #FacePaintBook
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the historical journey of makeup, from the experimental Egyptian era where both genders wore it daily, to the subtle Greek period and the toxic yet fashionable Venetian ceruse. It delves into the 18th-century's blush overload and the Victorian era's disdain for makeup, leading to a shift in the 20th century where makeup became a symbol of fun and strength. Today, makeup lovers enjoy the freedom to choose any look they desire, reflecting a rich history of beauty and societal norms.
Takeaways
- 🇪🇬 The Egyptians were one of the earliest and most experimental societies with makeup, worn daily by both genders across social classes.
- 🏛 In classical Greek times, makeup was subtle and limited, with a preference for natural looks and ingredients derived from plants and fruits.
- 📜 Early Christian writers associated makeup with deception, shifting the perception of cosmetics from distasteful to sinful.
- 💧 During the Renaissance, makeup was about achieving a flawless, luminous look, often with homemade recipes and natural colors.
- 🎭 In 16th century Venice, makeup was dramatic and a status symbol, with the use of toxic substances like Venetian ceruse for a pale complexion.
- 🏵️ The mid 18th century saw an overload of blush as a fashion statement, especially in France, where it was a way to distinguish the aristocracy.
- 👑 Queen Victoria's views on makeup being vulgar led to a backlash, with a preference for natural, unadorned looks in polite society.
- 💄 The end of the 19th century marked a shift in makeup's perception, with the rise of theater actresses, silent films, and female emancipation.
- 🎬 Hollywood in the 20th century popularized makeup, making it a symbol of fun and strength, and accessible to the masses through fan magazines.
- 🌍 Today, makeup is a personal choice without censorship, allowing individuals to express themselves freely through various makeup looks.
Q & A
Which ancient civilization is known for being one of the earliest and most experimental with makeup?
-The Egyptians are one of the earliest and most experimental societies with makeup, with both men and women of all classes wearing it daily.
What was the societal view of makeup during the classical Greek period?
-During the classical Greek period, makeup was worn but anything obvious was frowned upon, especially by the male elite who believed in a woman's virtuous role and minimal makeup use.
How did early Christian writers view the use of makeup?
-Early Christian writers created a powerful association between makeup and deception, making it move from being distasteful to sinful.
What was the significance of makeup in 16th century Venice?
-In 16th century Venice, makeup was a sign of status and fun, with heavy dramatic makeup being common at balls and parties. Venetian ceruse, a toxic but exclusive and expensive foundation, was popular.
What was the fashionable makeup look in mid-18th century France?
-In mid-18th century France, blush overload was common and makeup was all about status. The flamboyant style of applying blush was intended to distinguish the aristocracy from the middle classes.
How did Queen Victoria's views on makeup influence its use during her reign?
-Queen Victoria's proclamation that makeup was vulgar and unladylike led to a backlash against makeup use, with clean, scrubbed skin being seen as morally superior.
What alternative methods did women use to create a rosy glow during the Victorian era when makeup was frowned upon?
-Women used tactics like lip balms with a hint of color, pinching cheeks, biting lips, or using colored wrapping paper dampened to release dye to create a rosy glow without appearing to wear makeup.
How did the perception of makeup change at the end of the 19th century?
-At the end of the 19th century, the perception of makeup changed due to the newfound respect for theater actresses, the birth of the silent movie industry, and female emancipation, making makeup fun and a symbol of strength.
What was the makeup trend for Hollywood actresses in the early 20th century?
-Hollywood actresses in the early 20th century had dark, smoky eyes and small rosebud mouths, which, along with Hollywood fan magazines, fueled an insatiable appetite for makeup.
What is the current state of makeup freedom in many parts of the world according to the script?
-Today, in many parts of the world, there is the power to choose any makeup look without censorship, from nude lips to vibrant colors or no makeup at all.
Outlines
🌐 Historical Makeup Evolution
The script discusses the historical use and perception of makeup across different civilizations. It starts with the Egyptians, who were early and experimental users of makeup, with both genders wearing it daily. Egyptian women had significant autonomy. In contrast, during the Greek period, makeup was subtle and often associated with deception, especially among the male elite. Makeup was also used in the early Christian era, with a focus on natural and undetectable colors. The 16th-century aristocrats in Venice enjoyed dramatic makeup, despite its toxicity. The 18th century saw an overuse of blush for status, especially in France. Queen Victoria's views led to a backlash against makeup, with women resorting to discreet methods to enhance their appearance. The script concludes by noting that makeup's themes have been consistent throughout history until the 19th century.
💄 Makeup in the Modern Era
The script highlights the transformation of makeup's perception at the end of the 19th century. The rise of theater actresses, the silent movie industry, and female emancipation contributed to makeup becoming a symbol of fun and strength. Hollywood's influence expanded makeup's appeal, with flappers and vamps popularizing certain looks. The 20th century marked a significant shift, making makeup accessible to the masses and allowing for a variety of looks. Today, individuals have the freedom to choose their makeup styles without censorship, reflecting a period that is arguably the best for makeup enthusiasts.
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Keywords
💡Makeup
💡Egyptians
💡Autonomy
💡Classical Greek Period
💡Christian Writers
💡Venetian Ceruse
💡Blushing
💡Madame Pompadour
💡Queen Victoria
💡Victorian Era
💡Hollywood
Highlights
The Egyptians were one of the earliest societies to use makeup and were experimental and accepting of it.
Egyptian women had a fair amount of autonomy and could own land, control businesses, and initiate legal proceedings.
Egyptians were sophisticated chemists and loved makeup, using it daily across all classes.
In classical Greek period, makeup was subtle, with a preference for natural and undetectable colors.
Early Christian writers associated makeup with deception, making it distasteful and sinful.
In 16th century Venice, makeup was dramatic and fashionable, with heavy use of Venetian ceruse, a toxic but exclusive foundation.
Flaming red blush was fashionable in the mid-18th century, often made from poisonous minerals.
Madame Pompadour's influence made a deep pink shade, known as pompadour pink, synonymous with aristocracy.
Queen Victoria's views on makeup as vulgar led to a backlash against its use in polite society.
Victorian women used stealth tactics like lip balms with color or pinching cheeks to create a glow.
The end of the 19th century marked a shift in perception of makeup, from covert use to a symbol of strength and fun.
The 20th century saw makeup become accessible to the masses, with Hollywood influencing trends and an appetite for cosmetics.
Today, there is a freedom to choose any makeup look without censorship, reflecting personal expression.
The history of makeup shows a transition from exclusive use to a widespread cultural phenomenon.
The evolution of makeup reflects societal changes and the empowerment of women.
The use of makeup has been a symbol of status, fashion, and personal expression throughout history.
Transcripts
hi today's film is just a little bit of
fun when I was researching my book I
kept thinking about this idea of if I
was to have a time machine where and
when would I want to be transported back
to which were the best and worst moments
in history for makeup lovers the
Egyptians are one of the earliest
societies to use makeup they were also
one of the most experimental and
accepting of it with makeup being worn
daily by both men and women of all
classes compared to later civilizations
Egyptian women had a fair amount of
autonomy being able to own an inherit
land control their own business and
instigate legal proceedings against men
the Egyptians were sophisticated
chemists and they loved makeup
although makeup was worn throughout the
classical Greek period anything obvious
was frowned upon especially by the male
elite who believed a woman's main role
in life was to be virtuous and to stay
in the house and oversee its running
generally speaking when it came to
makeup less was definitely more a light
dusting of white powder over the skin a
hint of color to the lips and cheeks
using ingredients like plants or fruits
or more harmful substances like lead and
mercury based dyes for brows they could
be defined using ingredients like burnt
cork and soot and if they met in the
middle all the better
early Christian writers created a
powerful association between makeup and
deception that was hard to shake
altering one's face with cosmetics moved
from being distasteful to sinful
ethereal was in and women experimented
with homemade recipes and concoctions to
help achieve a flawless luminous
glistening and unblemished skin no mean
feat in an era when disease and bad
hygiene was so prevalent any color that
was added to the face needed to be
natural and undetectable
if you're an aristocrat in 16th century
Venice then you could have a lot of fun
with makeup Venice was the fashion
capital of the world and playground of
the rich with an endless stream of balls
and parties heavy dramatic makeup was de
rigueur and probably quite necessary to
hide the ill effects of the night before
the foundation to be wearing was
Venetian ceruse it was exclusive it was
expensive it was also highly toxic and
damaged your skin the more you used the
more you had to use for cheeks flaming
red blush was fashionable created using
dangerous poisonous minerals like
vermilion derived from mercuric sulfide
deadly the mid 18th century was renowned
as a time when blush overload was common
makeup was all about status and being
seen to be a la mode especially in
France which was the focal point of
fashion and the center from which all of
Europe took its aesthetic cue painting
your face was very much part of daily
life at court and the flamboyant style
in which blush was applied was intended
to distinguish the aristocracy from the
middle classes madame pompadour the
long-standing mistress of louis the 15th
was famously portrayed with heavily rude
cheeks and the color became so
associated in the public consciousness
that a certain shade of deep pink became
known as pompadour pink
Queen Victoria's Proclamation that
makeup was vulgar and unladylike led to
a backlash against the painted face
anything other than a clean scrubbed
skin was deemed to be morally dodgy and
it was a faux pas to appear to be
wearing makeup in polite society women
who wanted to create a rosy glow could
do so by using a lip balm that contained
a sneaky hint of color or resort to
pinching their cheeks or biting their
lips more stealth tactics could be
employed using coloured wrapping paper
which could be bought by any respectable
lady cut into small squares and dampened
to release the dye
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the only makeup the Victorians condoned
was the use of a little powder but never
in public for the longest periods of
history makeup revolved around just a
few central themes but all of that
started to change at the end of the 19th
century the newfound respect and allure
of theater actresses the birth of the
silent movie industry and female
emancipation changed the perception of
makeup from something to be used
covertly to something that was fun a
symbol of strength for many Hollywood
extended imaginings of what a woman
could be the vamps and flappers with
their dark city eyes and small rosebud
mouths along with the Hollywood fan
magazines and they get the looks fired
an insatiable appetite for makeup on a
previously unseen scale cosmetics for
the privileged view had become makeup
for the masses in fact the 20th century
was shaping up to be the best period yet
for makeup lovers with looks changing
from decade to decade today in many
parts of the world we have the power to
choose without censorship any makeup
look we want to wear each day you might
like to wear a nude lip or a vibrant
pink lip purple eyeshadow or no makeup
at all
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