Do you know the name of the original article (or book?) she read the exert from? After pausing the video to read the paragraph, I'm interested in reading it in its entirety. Thanks so much!
It was hilarious because I’ve seen comments of men using models as examples and saying that’s what they like because she’s natural with no makeup on. Meanwhile she indeed has a full face of makeup on, it’s just that it’s not dramatic and a “no makeup” look 🙄 and would still look great with or without it
I found it ironic how people back then despised makeup with a burning passion but when a woman has blemishes or natural discoloration they're automatically shunned.
20:53 I love how the author admitted that men couldn’t tell the difference between no make up and make up without a woman clueing them in. Nothing has changed
It was until the end of her sentences. Hard to explain in text, but I hate that scratchy err sound many Americans make while talking. I have to mute videos sometimes when I hear people do this.
It’s so fascinating to me how the writer condemns misogyny “a lady doesn’t need a man to decide this for her.”, while also encouraging it at the same time bc of their own internalized. “Lady like”, “you won’t keep your husband without makeup”, etc. That just shows a surface level of how deep misogyny has run throughout world history! Thank you for this video it was incredible to watch. Please keep more coming. I really love your new full length vids!❤
Crazy 😮 think it was two different authors on those particular quotes but they were so contradictive back then. You had to have perfect skin but would be condemned for using paint to make it look perfect. Sheesh
@@KaliDurga108 Oh god, here we go. Tell me your EXTREMELY unaware of your deep misogyny without telling me. I did not write this comment for you. Please, just read ONE PAGE of womens history and gender studies. Just one. My comment is not up for debate. Good day to you.
My great great grandmother grew up in the Edwardian era. She apparently had an intense disdain for cosmetics and the idea of a Gibson girl. She says the Gibson girl was a different name for a loose woman. It’s interesting to me. My dad and his siblings remember her being miserable about women’s fashions in the 60s and 70s.
@@yvettescheiman4991 Definitely try it. It's so easy and nice! A coworker from India told me a lot of women use burned clove on their eyebrows over there too, so I'm guessing it works with a pretty broad range of skin-tones/hair colours.
That would be a dream. I was around for 6 of them. They all were fun. I was too young in the 60s but I remember my psychedelic hippy cousins and my mother and aunts with the bouffant’s and the more contemporary clothing.
Oh my gosh, my artist’s friend’s massive, old chocolate lab that died about a year ago (the pup, not the friend 😕), his name was Bister! My boyfriend literally yelled through the wall listening to this and neither of us had any idea that his name had to do with his color ✨🥲🤎 Made us reach out to a friend in appreciation, thanks Erin! I learn the coolest stuff from you.
I’m assuming the poor pooch’s cause of death wasn’t what his name describes here. Because walnut, specifically black walnut, is lethally poisonous to dogs. That would be way too much.
so cool, as a history nerd i love when people show such passion for their area of expertise! i don't even wear makeup and this has become one of my favorite channels!
Same. Plus one of our biggest gripes in movies is modern makeup and it was good to finally see something to compare with how it actually was. And movie crews could easily pull this off!
I'm a writer, focusing on fantasy worlds set around the 1800s to 1930s and I can't express how much I love your channel. I research a lot about each time period and even if it isn't literally put down on the page, being able to allude to these every day things, like how people got ready, makes everything feel more real. I love your channel because reading books and household manuals (you have to love Mrs Beeton) helps but seeing someone go through the steps and explain why certain things were done is so invaluable. And I have used your videos to learn how to work with my hair (I had to cut it short due to being ill and my hair no longer growing well) so now I go to work with gorgeous brushed out finger waves and I feel so much better about myself. Thank you for not only helping my writing and research but also to love how I look again 💗
Okay, I've seen people do authentic victorian makeup before on RU-vid, but you're the first to show it in candlelight (when it was generally seen) and it makes Such A Difference! Candlelight covers a multitude of sins, especially of color matching. Also the eyeshadow really reminds me of the natural pigmentation you get on slightly less pale people (as opposed to us ghosts who have more of a grey purple color). Really flattering! I did once see a recipe for basically undereye circle eyeshadow from an 1870s or 80s source that was lamp soot and spermaceti brushed incredibly lightly under the eye with a finger. I tried it and I gotta say, it actually kinda looks good in a slightly goth way
I absolutely adore your channel. Beauty on RU-vid has long become extremely stagnant and boring. No one is doing creative things with makeup anymore and it's sad. Your channel is a breath of fresh air, and I really love learning about the history of makeup and that you actually give the recipes a try in the safest way that you are able. I do hope that there is a full video coming about ancient Egyptian makeup!
Sooooo excited to see you mention the context of lighting on the face. So many others would have never done a candle light test like that. Nobody does it like Erin!!!!!
This was incredible. Everyone is so obsessed with the progression of the beauty industry and the next "hot trend" these days but not very many are going back to see where it all began. These are the methods and movements that made what we have today, possible! I love the transformation! You look stunning! Great content! Definitely earned a new subscriber. :)
I have a book you might enjoy. It's by Victoria Finlay and it's titled 'Color.' She talks about carmine and goes to see a cochineal farm, and she talks to one of the farmers about feeling a bit sympathetic and wonders aloud if it's painful. He tells her that it's likely more painful for the cacti as the insects eat them alive. Her book mostly centers around the history and use of color in art, but she does go into make-up several times. She even mentions the lead white powder so loved throughout history and still in use as late as the early 19th century.
I ALWAYS apply my blush like that. People always ask me if I've been exercising or am overheated. Little do they know that's EXACTLY what I'm going for. It makes my makeup look so much more natural.
I used to do my blush like that and had similar responses. I went on a trip with some girlfriends and when they saw me do my makeup, they were like: “That’s blush??? I thought your face was just like that!” It’s one of the best looks, honestly.
I remember I went to Sephora, and I told her something like, "I don't want to look like I came back from the gym/flushed. I want to look like I got 8 hours of sleep." And, she recommended an orange blush. I was like ??? And, she told me the orange would mix with the pink in my face. And, I ended up getting the dior tie dye in coral sunset. It has been the blush I've received compliments on. Then, I now use dior arctrice since it was the closest to orangish/pinkish I could get. And, I now see there is one called "stand out" and it's so orange, imma give it a try!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Erin, I love the eye shadow on you! It makes your eyes pop! For anyone wanting to try this kind of thing with easily available ingredients: -Hickory and black walnut trees are everywhere east of the Mississippi. You can take the leaves and boil them fresh or dry them to extract the tanin. Do not use the nuts or their husks as it will stain your skin for ages. -For plant based reds alkanet and madder roots have lovely reds that are fat and water soluble and last. Beet root has also been used to color the face and food, but the color doesn't last on the shelf. -For earth based reds, iron oxide has been used for centuries as a cosmetic colorant. -Lard or tallow can also be used in place of spermacetti, but coconut oil would probably be more palatable.
@@ouidarajorn2926 Before you commit to making this check that you aren't sensitive to the walnut or hickory you're using. Some people react to this kind of plant so if you're using fresh, take a leaf and mash it up and rub it on the inside of your forearm and let it dry. If you feel any itching, or you get hives, do not proceed. As for shelf life, I'd say 3 weeks in the fridge, or a week un refrigerated. Microbes don't tend to like tanin, so it takes a long time to go off.
@@saraa3418 Absolutely. I’ve been in, up, eating & around walnut trees, but never tried wearing it. I was planning on purchasing the dried leaves and trying a small patch test. I’m hoping since I can ingest it I would be ok, but one never knows. I’d try fresh, but in MO the leaves are nonexistent on the trees right now. Lol. Thank you for the info! That’s helpful. I was thinking about the same, but I wasn’t sure.
Stopped mid-video, hit the kitchen cupboards, grabbed a lighter, and just executed PERFECT eyebrows with a clove on the first go. I'm literally boiling at the beauty industry rn!!! I hate replacing eyebrow pencils, they're such a scam. thank you!!!! *also made a great smokey undereye liner
Completely obsessed with your content! It’s like watching the history channel. The candle light test blew me away, absolutely stunning! I actually always try to wear makeup in a way that doesn’t stand out so it’s amazing to see how women used to do it back in the day. Dude… the freaken walnut 😭 lol So glad you made a YT channel!
I fully believe this channel is going to grow astronomically. I mean YT only recommended her to me like 2 weeks ago and I don't think she was even at 100k yet? I may be off, but point being...I could watch her literally all day, & I know all yall could as well 😀
I agree, and I saw this channel 2 weeks ago too for the first time, and it was at around 20K subs. Now it's over 300K. It's amazing! And I love her content too!
I have never seen anyone who is so truly passionate about make-up. Not just cosmetics and promoting brands but so into history and all these interesting facts. Absolutely amazing. Always a fan :)
@@EMILYHERRERA Me too! Wonderful knowledge available so easily on RU-vid. Wish this was around when i was young! Both of these women should be commended for all of their research and enthusiasm.❤
That is the most authentic application of rouge I've ever seen because you are absolutely right, that in people who naturally flush in the face the redness extends downwards, just in the same manner you applied this rouge....
I love history videos especially about Victorian times and how people lived so long ago. Usually I’d watch stuff about hygiene, torture methods, medicine, technology and the bad history like murder mysteries, royalty drama and things like that but it’s cool to learn about vintage items and the history behind the items.
You did an amazing job as always. I remember reading “Gone with the wind” & scarlet talked about wearing rouge & trying to make it look undetectable because at the time it wasn’t socially acceptable.
Oh Erin, you have no idea how I wish I could spend a day with you in the studio playing with makeup and testing makeup recipes! Ugh that would be such a DREAM 😭 As someone who loves history and makeup, your channel is god sent. It's what I needed! Cannot thank you enough for sharing all of this with us.
So glad that makeup is (mostly) acceptable nowadays, like I can’t imagine living back then and having to try to hide your makeup like that! I’m a full glam every day kind of girl and have been wearing thick black winged liner since I was 12. I’ve always been told to wear less, but I just don’t feel like myself without a full beat. I can only imagine what it must have been like during these eras! If I could ever time travel, I would want to go back to each different era and see how makeup evolved. And probably tell those men where to stick it and let women do what they want! Loved the video and look forward to seeing what you do next! ❤
I was so sad finding this channel like yesterday because there were no videos, but then saw this!! Thanks! I'm the clich stereotypical non make up wearing guy, but I love history and the wonder of how things were. This was great!
I'm been dealing with a lot of health issues, and waiting for results of a biopsy, these videos are helping me with my anxiety just wish there were more ❤
I love your content and passion! You're beyond a make-up artist: you're a historian, chemist, archaeological researcher, artist, fashion icon, teacher--you embody the genre of make-up on so many levels and are the reason I see it as a genre now. I don't wear make-up, but I love that you allow us to see how make-up would have looked authentically in the past. Thank you.
Whitey Snyder, Rick Baker, Kevyn Aucoin, Bobbi Brown, Val Garland, Pat McGrath, Lisa Eldridge, Erin Parsons. I hope Erin knows she belongs on lists like this. A true legend of her time. We bow down. We’re not worthy 🙏🏼
So in love with the dedication to traditional formulas and application. As someone who specialised in period hair and makeup, this was such a treat! 😍😍😍
My god, I jump of happiness every time I see a full video published by you, Erin! This must be a lot of work, so you must know that it is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! I do appreciate reading comments like this 🤗 it’s def more work for these types of videos compared to short form but I do quite enjoy them ❤
ALSO! Please consider collabing with Caitlin from the channel "Ask a Mortician" and do something like "Painting a cadaver's makeup the Victorian way" It would be fantastic!
Ok as a makeup lover and a long time beauty influencer viewer, your channel is so amazingly satisfying. It's so comforting. It's real talk about real makeup without shock value and fear of being advertised to 😂 thank you so much for being you and your love of makeup and of course, sharing it with us!
Erin, I'm fairly new to your "shorts" and am totally WOWED by your artistry, the way you can completely transform yourself into another person through make up and hairstyle, and your dedication to the study of, creative expression and exquisite attention to detail of each personality you inhabit. You are an inspirational artist using your face as your canvas and makeup as your palette! 🎨🖌️ Having seen your Valentine short about making Victorian makeup, I went searching for a tutorial. What a perfect and orderly presentation - so easy to follow and understand. Your speech itself, wonderful! The speed at which you speak is spot on and your voice is lovely to listen to. Many thanks for sharing your beauty, hair and makeup secrets for success!
That Rouge color totally reminds me of the tacky (not to me) powder room in my grandma's house. It had frilly pink ruffle curtains everywhere and that horrible yellow dim lighting. With a stool and all the perfumes and oils. I love it
I remember years ago I was searching through RU-vid to find vintage make up videos, which weren’t very many back then. This channel has quelled all those interests!
Love the longer videos, the reading of the books, the amount of research you've put into this makes it as captivating as your make-up skills. I don't wear make-up anymore but I love watching you put it on and talk about the way it used to be done. Thank you for doing these I am thoroughly enjoying them!
Okay it’s official, I’m absolutely obsessed with you! I’m a huge fan of the history of fashion so it’s very cool to see the eras of makeup that would’ve been paired with the clothing. Please keep up the videos! 🥰🫶🏾
your channel brought me out of my 2 year makeup drought where i lost all my interest and self love and self car routine. such a joy to see your videos and all your knowledge, have a beautiful sunday 💕
I've been in the beauty industry over 20yrs doing hair and Makeup and you are by far one of the most informative Artists I've ever come across xoxo ✨❤️ I love your work!!!
Okay, this blush is INSANITY but the way you applied it is so perfect and in all my years of MAKEUP I have never heard of this method and it makes the MOST SENSE!!!
I can't get enough of your videos! I think because I love all things vintage but to me the 30's 40's and 50's are my favorite as far as make up goes. You do such a beautifully in-depth job of explaining things.
I love this, so fascinating!! As a woman with oily, acne prone skin I've always thought I'd be really out of luck if I were born during those days, as most of the skin preparations were geared towards dry skin. You really did your research!
I found your Channel today and I must say I love this channel. Right now I am looking at your playlist of makeup and there's a video where you're reading what is written in these books as you're applying this makeup and giving us all of these amazing recipes from back in the day I am dying to see more of these videos thank you so much for taking the time to educate us about the history of makeup especially sharing these recipes and showing what the result is.
You know you are so fun and entertaining, but the amazing part of this is the research. I find your videos so interesting and important. I am not one who wears make up often, but I like watching people talking about it. Especially since you put the products in a historical context. To learn about rabbits feet, and swan puffs amazing. I never knew what carmine was either. My who life I’ve wondered why rabbit’s feet were “good luck.” Showing that theater box with it in, it finally clicked. The theater being a superstitious place and rouge being needed. I’ve seen a lot of your shorts but just started watching your essays. I just receive so much enjoyment from your videos. I really loved your compact video. My dad used to give my sister and myself compacts. I’d always wonder what the two folds were for. So just wow and thank you. And ❤
This was the best thing I've watched in a long time!! Erin is so incredibly talented, intelligent and passionate and it really shows in her videos. I can't wait to see what's next!!
I just have to say that you are my absolute favorite in vintage content creation. I stop by here often.. thank you for doing this, I thoroughly enjoy all of these videos
make more videos like this please! I love seeing them, you’re so respectful to history and it’s amazing you keep learning and teaching others about make up industry
i´m soo happy you started making longer videos on youtube i followed you first on Insta and i really liked your way of thinking about makeup, the way you tell us the story behind the look is soo relaxing and interesting at the same time thats why i started checking if you have a youtube channel, soo glad i found it. Love your content!
I love your passion and commitment to using and reviving techniques from early Hollywood to Egyptian times. You have an amazing personality and create looks that are spot on to those eras! So interesting and fun to see! Thanks so much, Erin...Be well!
The shorts are fun, but lack one of your most beautiful attributes. Your lovely personality and panache for presenting such fun content. We would love more long form if you have the time!
Yes!! Love the long form vids! As an anthropologist, I love the experimental anthropology/archaeology you’re always doing along with study of cosmetic culture and societal constructions of beauty ideals…. across time. You’re SO interesting and I commend your curiosity & promoting it to more ppl. Thanks- this was super interesting and insightful/inspiring!
Wow, a secret walnut, that's cool haha. I recently found your channel and I am so fascinated. The education, your storytelling and the looks are incredible and interesting. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing.
