Makeup in the 1920s was coming of age and a new generation of women was discovering it. At this time, makeup products and colours were very limited. Most cosmetics on… Read More »Vintage 1920s Makeup Colour Charts & Brochures
Here we have a collection of vintage makeup colour charts and brochure excerpts from the 1950s. They give us an insight into the popular colours provided by mainstream cosmetic brands. Application… Read More »Vintage 1950s Makeup Colour Charts & Brochures
A collection of vintage makeup colour charts and application guides from the 1930s. As can be seen, makeup colours were limited during this decade. Even so, products were often co-ordinated… Read More »Vintage 1930s Makeup Colour Charts & Brochures
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1930s, showing the colours, products and beauty ideal of the era.
A collection of authentic makeup colour charts from the 1940s. There are also some excerpts from brochures, These were produced by the cosmetic brands to guide women with their makeup… Read More »Vintage 1940s Makeup Colour Charts & Brochures
Here’s our guide to women’s 1920s makeup. Wearing makeup really took off again after being in the wilderness for some time. Lots of new skincare products came onto the market… Read More »Women’s 1920s Makeup: An Overview
Here’s our look at women’s 1950s makeup. Following on from ’40s wartime austerity, the ’50s was a time of growth and prosperity. Many economies around the world blossomed and grew.… Read More »Women’s 1950s Makeup: An Overview
Vintage makeup colour charts from the 1960s showing the popular shades of the era. The cosmetic brands also made makeup application guides and tips on the latest trends. These were included… Read More »Vintage 1960s Makeup Colour Charts & Brochures
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.
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1920s, showing how advertising was used to sell cosmetics in the Jazz Age.
When you want to create an authentic period hairstyle or makeup for film or television, there are things to consider to ensure you get the designs right. These things will… Read More »Things to Think About When Creating Period Hair & Makeup
Rounded red lips, more than any other aspect, seem to define the classic 1940s makeup look. There is, of course, more to the vintage look than red lipstick. So here’s… Read More »Women’s 1940s Makeup: An Overview
Women’s makeup in the 1970s was diverse. It gave a nod to retro smoky eyes and skinny brows, revolved around the glitter ball of decadent disco, and pogo-ed into avant-garde… Read More »Women’s 1970s Makeup: An Overview
A selection of hair and beauty adverts from the 1960s, giving an insight into the popular colours, styles and looks that were fashionable in the decade.
1960s makeup looks were at both ends of the scale, from the au naturel look of the hippie brigade to the dramatic black and white eyes of mod high-fashion –… Read More »Women’s 1960s Makeup: An Overview
A selection of Vogue magazine covers from the 1930s to the 1980s. It gives a glimpse into the ever-changing hair, makeup and clothing fashions for women.