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Contrary to common misconception, the Victorians DID wear makeup. In this video, I interview historian Laura Fitzachary, who specialises in makeup and cosmetics history, in addition to other specialisations, about the truth behind Victorian makeup and cosmetic practices. She also runs through a typical Victorian makeup routine, and I try it out to demonstrate how it ends up looking for you all!

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Sources:
makeupmuseum.com
Godey’s Lady’s Book
La Belle Assemblée (up to 1837)
The Court Magazine and Monthly Critic and Lady's Magazine and Museum (1837-47)
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" (1872).
Sylvia's Book of the Toilet" (1881)
Sozinskey. T. S. (1877). Personal Appearance and the Culture of Beauty. Allen, Lane & Scott.
‘The Arts of Beauty’: Female Appearance in 19th century British Library Newspapers, Dr. Michelle J. Smith

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