My grandparents were born in 1901. Only one of my grandmothers wore makeup. On many occasion she showed me how she was taught to apply it from the early 20th century. And it is just as you showed it on your video you must "pat" the skin. "Patting lightly" was the key principle to the application of anything onto the skin. So I was delighted to see you make well with the patting. Also my grandmother only used night cream to remove the makeup. Now just like you, the only makeup on the facial skin was powder. My grandmother used only powder. No foundation. And she only used a muted red lipstick. No other color, just the red. She used no lash nor brow makeup. Powder and lipstick only. And I remember her on many occasion telling me that her mother used to tell her, "Only 'bad women' wear makeup." So my poor grandmother had to carry that in her conscience her entire life... she lived to the age of 89. If anybody's interested: Vermont Country Store sells a lot of vintage, turn of the 20th century, makeup products, and other products as well. I do not work for them I am only recommending them because I shop from there myself. Thanks you folks for your videos. I find them to each be a delight in their own uniqueness.
Looks like burning cloves is a fun way to make your own eyebrow pencil!! I think a trip to the supermarket is on my agenda. The spice section has just gotten more interesting. Why buy that outrageously expensive modern makeup?? Thanks so much for the "Natural" makeup hacks! Cheers! ~Janet in Canada
The young woman who plays Justine is just adorable, l love her facial expressions. I hope she doesn’t wind up having to marry the creepy Henry Lafayette... I’m on “Team Ron” our handsome Wood Cutter!
In India back in 19 - 20th century many used " kajol lata" for darkening eye brows and for eye liner etc. Its great to see how these things change from country to country! Humans are so innovative 😊
Beautiful...ive always done my light makeup to look natural.ive had so many compliments over the years about it..I just never cared for bright colors on my face..
@@prudence4762 There is definitely such thing as the Iron Age. It started around the 12th century BCE, after the Stone Age and the Bronze Age. It ended anywhere around/between 1 BCE and 800 AD. Hope that clears things up a bit 😅.
I wonder if Jane Austen had a similar routine. She lived in the late 1700's to early 1800's. Of course women in England only made themselves up for evening Dinners or Dancing. I'm not sure about visiting. I'm sure the regimens were different for day & evening. Love the Mozart Concerto. 💐💐
Cool to know that they did their eyebrows back then. Honestly, I thought the burning the (what did she use? looked like a seed or something) to fill in eyebrows came from 5 minute crafts. I never knew that they actually did that 200 years ago
What about darker complexions/other races?? What would have been used instead of white rice powder and pearl powder? I am white so I will use the things in the video but I have very pale skin so I know it's not always easy to find the right shade so is it possible to add something to the rice or pearl powder to change the shade or if it would be an entirely different substance used for darker skin tones??
Awesome! I do have some questions though: - How would a person with blonde hair/eyebrows fill in their brows? I feel that the black would look unnatural and odd in a way. - Are these products sold anywhere, are they safe and are they beneficial? - This is a bit farther off, but what would the makeup be for a high class lady in America? (1770-1790) I see some portraits and they all look very natural, almost like they didn’t do anything besides hair powder. - If they did, how would you shape your eyebrows? Thank you!
I have it on good authority that Ms Stephenson would never tolerate such scandalous practices under her roof ... But when the cat is out, the mice will play ...
Did they use arsenic products back then like in England 🤔 or lead and mercury? Or am I confusing my timeframes again? Justine you’re sure to nab that woodcutter now..😉
A shop on Etsy called LBCC sells reproduction cosmetics! Toilet de flora is a good resource book even though it’s written a bit earlier than the time period portrayed here.
I have my doubts a lower order maid would have done that first thing in the morning they generally had to get up in the dark? To light the fires get breakfast
The situation was complex at that house. I was a maid but also I was technically adopted by the lady of the house who was good friends with my mom. I got kicked out of a convent and the lady of the house took me in so she grants me more luxuries than a regular maid but still I have to earn my keep. That was the real story of a lady who actually lived there.
@@EarlyAmerican Justine - Im curious, is the home that you film these videos in, open to the public for history tours or are the homes private? I realized St Genevieve is a 4 hour drive from Nashville and its very intriguing , would love to visit one day.
I thought thae her room was upstairs cause one day she was showing how a maid dress up.you dont need all that stuff you are pretty already but id its for you bow then ok.in matter of fact hows he been doing.you 2 make a beautiful couple.one day you will have that dress.
