1800s Makeup Is Not What You Think

This video has been sponsored by Babbel. Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️ Here: https://bit.ly/vbirchwood60 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! Laura's Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seekthehistoric/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@seekthehistoric Twitter – https://twitter.com/LauraFitzach Email – seekthehistoric@gmail.com Website – https://www.seekthehistoric.com/ And a YouTube channel coming soon @seekthehistoric 🕯 Support my art on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/vbirchwood ✨ Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/vbirchwood 🌙 Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood 🪡 Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vasibirchwood/ 📖 Business inquiries - sofie@helmtalentgroup.com LBCC Historical (not affiliated): https://www.etsy.com/shop/LitttleBits 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 (1837-47) The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" (1872). S