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1920’S Makeup
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1920’S Makeup
During the 1920’s, women were in the workforce more than ever before. Women were exploring who they were and participating in more traditionally masculine endeavors such as nightclubs, where they first began smoking and applying makeup in public. Cream or ivory colored facial powder was very popular, and used by many women. By the end of the decade, the natural look was still preferred.
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Lip color was pretty basic as far as makeup in the 1920’s was concerned. Lips were colored in deep reds, brownish reds, plums and oranges. It was available in liquid, salve and stick form and even an indelible stain. The stains were the most popular as they did not smudge or smear. There were several natural colored lip-glosses on the market, most often worn over the stain for shine. To ensure the beautiful Cupid’s bow that was so popular, there were products such as stencils to make sure they had it perfect.
Makeup in the 1920’s was not nearly as advanced as it is now. There was no worry about skin care as you aged, but merely on how it looked at that time. Colors were not varied, often toxic materials were used, and horrible skin treatments were taken for granted.
Probably the worst thing that could be done to the skin in the effort to be beautiful was skin lightening, which was a sore attempt to create a more even, whiter complexion. This seemed to be more accepted by the lighter skin toned women than the darker, which were very proud of their beautiful skin. Either the product didn’t work, or it created sores and even in extreme cases, burns upon the skin, which could result in permanent scarring or blotching.
Blushes went from being an elixir of sort to the more common creams and powders we are familiar with today. There were also rouge papers and the liquids available to give an extra glow to the cheeks.
Kohl was a very popular makeup in the 1920’s. It was used to not only completely line the eye, but also often as an eye shadow on the upper lid. Often when lining the eye, a small line exceeded the outside corner of the eye. Kohl was often created with ingredients such as soot, fat or lard, and lead.
Something rather remarkable happened to eyebrows during this time period. They disappeared. They were completely plucked from the skin and then a pencil in the form of the eyebrow was drawn in above where the natural eyebrow had been.
Thank goodness for more modern makeup. With variety in colors and also in skin care, every woman can look their absolute best with a minimum of work. Makeup in the 1920’s added color, removed color, and destroyed too many faces. Now there is anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and no longer are women afraid to be natural beauties.
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