History of makeup

  • Romans
    100

    Romans

    100AD- They used a method of butter and barley powder to get rid of pimples, and used sheep fat and blood for painting their nails.
  • Indians
    300

    Indians

    300AD- Indians started using henna for spiritual decorating of the body, and would dye their hair.
  • England & France

    England & France

    (1750-1790) England & France- Many were identified by their hair and makeup. They wore pink/coral or red on their lips and had pink rosey cheeks
  • 1800's victorian

    1800's victorian

    1800’s- Natural makeup became very popular.
  • Pin Up

    Pin Up

    1950’s- Pastel colors ruled in this decade. Winged eyeliner, and Red lipstick. Many actresses like, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe wore these looks.
  • 1970's flowerpower

    1970's flowerpower

    1970’s- Continuing from the 1960’s flowerpower was really popular. Retro smokey eyes, natural looks, and skinny eyebrows.
  • Discoball Makeup

    Discoball Makeup

    1980’s- Bold colors, winged eyeliner, and pale foundations to make their eyeshadow pop were known in the 80’s.
  • Natural 90's looks

    Natural 90's looks

    990’s- All about natural looks with brown eyeshadow, contoured cheeks, and natural lips.
  • 1900's victorian

    1900's victorian

    1900’s- Makeup gained back its appeal and women wore it to have a youthful look. Eventually, tanned skin started to get popular in the 1920’s.
  • This century makeup

    This century makeup

    (2000-2013)- Glamorous and sexy looks like fake eyelashes, smokey eyes, and pink lipstick.