Victorian Beauty
The Victorian Era was extremely strict when it came to beauty and cosmetic, this was due to high religious values. Make-up would normally be frowned upon and only be associated with actress and working girls. They would wear strong make-up where the traditional Victorian would have a paler toned complexion and long curls.
However women of leisure would have plucked brows and apply powders, this would range from rice powder to an expensive form known as pearl powder this would give a silky appearance and lastly beeswax to add shine to the lips
The paler toned complexion of a Victorian woman showed a symbol of a woman of leisure, which therefore meant plenty of time outdoors, this would cause a tanned look which today is seen as beauty but in the Victorian era tanned skin would symbolise a woman who worked long hours in the sun.
Although make up was frowned upon women would still wear a sneaky amount of minimal make-up, rouge was an exception.
Skin are was slightly more popular during this era, and at around 1846 a company called pond was formed. They had two facial creams 'Pond's Cold Cream' & 'Pond's Vanishing Cream'. The company later became sisters to Cutex nail polish brand and Matchabelli perfumes, the two creams are still used toady.
Around 1850 'Creme Celeste' became popular for women to use, this was a mixture of white wax, spermaceti (an organ found in sperm whales head), rose water and almond oil. It was paste like texture with high moisturising properties. It could reduce the appearance of blemishes and gave a smooth look.
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