1930s Makeup Colours
Here are some makeup colour cards from the 1930s. Cosmetic brands had makeup swatches like these to allow customers to see their product range, as well as advise which shades best suited their complexion.
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Hair & Beauty Adverts from the 1930s
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1930s, showing the colours, products and beauty ideal of the era.
Hair & Beauty Adverts from the 1940s
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1940s, giving an insight into the fashionable makeup colours of the decade and how the hair was styled.
Photographs of British Women in the 1940s
A selection of photographs taken during the 1940s showing everyday British women. We get a glimpse of the hairstyles, hats and clothes worn during this era.
Cosmetic Recipes for Regency Woman
In this post, we take a look at homemade cosmetic recipes that were very popular during the Regency period. Homemade recipes dealt with all sorts of cosmetic requirements, from brightening… Read More »Cosmetic Recipes for Regency Woman
Women’s Regency Makeup: An Overview
Our guide to women’s Regency makeup looks at the popular cosmetics used by Western women during this period. We also look at the “beauty ideal” in the eyes of Regency… Read More »Women’s Regency Makeup: An Overview
EU Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics
It’s not a very sexy title, we know, but proper labelling on cosmetics is so important. It tells the consumer a variety of things, including what the product is, what… Read More »EU Labelling Requirements for Cosmetics
Women’s 1920s Makeup: An Overview
Here’s our guide to women’s 1920s makeup. Wearing makeup really took off again after being in the wilderness for some time. A lot of new products and brands came onto the… Read More »Women’s 1920s Makeup: An Overview
Beauty Patches
Here’s a look at the beauty patch – a little mark with a big impact. Once upon a time, it was all the rage to adorn oneself with beauty patches.… Read More »Beauty Patches
Definition of a Cosmetic
Across the world, various laws and regulations are in place regarding the manufacture of cosmetics. This includes a product’s safety and use, as well as what their definition of a… Read More »Definition of a Cosmetic