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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 (183747)
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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