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Victorian-era cosmetics were cosmetic products used during the Victorian age. Victorian cosmetics sometimes used toxic ingredients such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and ammonia. Many cosmetic products were aimed at achieving as pale a complexion as possible, as this would indicate a woman did not have to work outside, and was thus of high status.
During the Victorian era, noticeable make-up became less popular as women desired to look naturally beautiful and hence, powders derived from zinc oxides were used to maintain ivory coloured skin. [19] With the outbreak of smallpox in 1760, fewer women used face powder due to how it aggravated the skin and revealed facial scarring. [19]
Although the use of ceruse was rather visibly noticeable upon the individual's face, many women chose to keep their use of Venetian ceruse a secret and did not disclose this information even to their families. [11] The use of Venetian ceruse was largely for the purpose of enhancing beauty by creating a smooth, natural complexion.
Victorian kitchen display at Lulworth Castle Victorian Dining Room, Waddesdon Manor. Many Victorian meals were served at home as a family, prepared by cooks and servants who had studied French and Italian cookbooks. Middle and upper class breakfasts typically consisted of porridge, eggs, fish and bacon. They were eaten together as a family.
In the 1970s, at least five companies started producing make-up for African American women. Before the 1970s, makeup shades for Black women were limited. Face makeup and lipstick did not work for dark skin types because they were created for pale skin tones. These cosmetics that were created for pale skin tones only made dark skin appear grey.
Women wore an apodesmos, [14] later stēthodesmē, [15] mastodesmos [16] and mastodeton, [17] all meaning "breast-band", a band of wool or linen that was wrapped across the breasts and tied or pinned at the back. [18] [19] Roman women wore breast-bands during sport, such as those shown on the Coronation of the Winner mosaic (also known as the ...
11 Ideal Swimsuit Styles for Pale or Fair Skin CUPSHE Women’s One Piece Swimsuit This swimsuit is one of Amazon’s all-time top sellers, so we had to include it in this roundup!
Victorian-era spanking erotica from The Memoirs of Dolly Morton Venus Callipyge, a Roman sculpture (thought to be based on a Greek original) that emphasizes the buttocks. The female buttocks have been a symbol of fertility and beauty since early human history.