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  2. Victorian-era cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    The length of the hair, in particular, was a display of a woman's health and was well taken care of. Both men and women used products to promote hair growth. Since the use of cosmetics on societal women was limited, hair was kept well groomed. Victorian women would braid their hair, use hair wigs, and apply heat to make tight curls.

  3. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Some women used burnt matchsticks to darken eyelashes, and geranium and poppy petals to stain the lips. [35] Vaseline became high in demand because it was used on chapped lips, as a base for hair tonic, and soap. [35] Toilet waters were introduced in the early 1900s, but only lavender water or refined cologne was admissible for women to wear. [36]

  4. Venetian ceruse - Wikipedia

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    Some sources state that Elizabeth I of England may have used Venetian ceruse. [1]Venetian ceruse or Venetian white, [2] also known as blanc de céruse de Venise [3] and Spirits of Saturn, [4] was a 16th-century cosmetic used as a skin whitener.

  5. The Dark Story Behind Queen Elizabeth I’s Stark White Makeup ...

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    One of Queen Elizabeth I’s most well-known features was her stark white makeup — but the face painting was applied for a deeper, darker reason.. Elizabeth I’s makeup, along with the bold red ...

  6. 1550–1600 in European fashion - Wikipedia

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    While this makeup was effective, the white lead made it poisonous. Women in this time often contracted lead poisoning, resulting in death before the age of 50. Other ingredients used as makeup were sulfur, alum, and tin ash. In addition to using makeup to achieve a pale complexion, women in this era were bled to take the color out of their faces.

  7. 1600–1650 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    Fashion in the period 1600–1650 in Western clothing is characterized by the disappearance of the ruff in favour of broad lace or linen collars. Waistlines rose through the period for both men and women. Other notable fashions included full, slashed sleeves and tall or broad hats with brims. For men, hose disappeared in favour of breeches.

  8. Why Pamela Anderson Goes Makeup-Free in “The Last ... - AOL

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    Pamela Anderson often chooses not to wear makeup — and so does the woman she plays in The Last Showgirl.. In a new interview with PEOPLE, Anderson, 57, explains why her character, Shelly — a ...

  9. Think Outside the Heart-Shaped Box with These Valentine ... - AOL

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    A set of makeup pouches can hold their everyday beauty routine or their travel products. This coquette bundle comes with three pieces so they have a bag for makeup, skincare, and brushes/tools. Amazon