Beauty and Make-Up History Make Up Fashion History Before 1950 Part 1

Late Eighteenth Century Return to Nature

• By the French Revolution of 1789 fashion changes developing since 1775 took effect. The new female hair fashion was to wear a wig of arranged curling coils on top of the head letting the natural hair fall loosely down the nape of the neck. 
• As the 18^th century came to a close, all things Roman were in fashion with cropped simple hairstyles. This was soon replaced by a vogue for all styles Greek and the simplicity of freshly washed hair copied from Greek vases was thought attractive.

Victorian Delicacy

• Women in the 19^th century liked to be thought of as fragile ladies. They compared themselves to delicate flowers and emphasized their delicacy and femininity. They aimed always to look pale and interesting. Paleness could be induced by drinking vinegar and avoiding fresh air. Sometimes ladies discreetly used a little rouge on the cheeks, but make-up was frowned upon in general especially during the 1870s when social etiquette became more rigid. 
• Actresses however were allowed to use make up and famous beauties such as Sarah Bernhardt and Lillie Langtry famous beauties of the 1880s could be powdered. Most cosmetic products available were still either chemically dubious, or found in the kitchen amid food colourings, berries and beetroot. 
• A pale skin was a mark of gentility. It meant that a lady could afford to not work outdoors getting suntanned which was then considered vulgar and coarse. Continuous work in sun and harsh weather coarsened the skin then, as it does now. Parasols were de rigueur and used to protect the complexion. Rooms were shuttered with dark heavy velvet curtains to keep out the sun's rays. Some effort was made keep the décolleté neckline in good condition as it was often exposed in evening dress. Fine blue lines would be painted on the skin to increase the appearance of delicate translucent skin showing veins. 
• During this time it was thought that a woman's crowning glory was her hair. It was rarely cut, usually only in severe illness. It was also supplemented by false hair depending on the current fashion. 
• After 1886, Harriet Hubbard Ayer promoted face creams and various anti-ageing products. Before that, little that was satisfactory had been available. 

...THE HISTORY OF MAKE-UP...

Before this, i told you about the history of special effect make-up,but now, i want to tell you the history of make-up. 

• From the copper and lead ore that the ancient Egyptians used to create the world's first cosmetics to the scientifically advanced products of today that can do everything from hide pores, smooth complexions, and turn the pale green of your eyes a vivid shade of emerald, makeup has been an integral part of humankind for thousands of years. Over the centuries, women used burnt matches to darken their eyes, berries to stain their lips and young boys' urine to fade their freckles. They even swallowed ox blood in some misguided attempt to improve their complexions. 
• Women throughout history put their health at risk with many of their homemade cosmetics. In some cultures, for example, women used arsenic, lead, mercury, and even leeches to give themselves the pale appearance deemed beautiful in the old days. Thankfully, we've come a long way from the days of using toxic and deadly mixtures to enhance our looks. 
• Today's multibillion dollar cosmetic industry must meet strict government regulations about what it can and cannot include in products and must follow safe manufacturing guidelines. Today, the most serious injury you're likely to receive from your cosmetics is an irritation or a rash from using a product that's too harsh for your skin. Yet, despite decades of safety testing and a safety record unparalleled in many industries, there are many myths circulating about the dangers of cosmetic ingredients.

I LOVE BEAUTY MAKE-UP... :>

This week, we had learned about beauty make-up. En. Fifi showed us the Indonesian style make-up and the simple beauty make-up by using Fifi and Sherry as his model. The make-up was so beautiful with them. This is what En. Fifi had taught us to do on how to get the perfect make-up by using the simple step:

• Prepare the face by clean it using water, so that the foundation can absorb and wash easily.
• Use the toner to expel the oil.
• Use the moisturizer and let let it 10-15min to dry.
• After 10-15 min, prepare the foundation.
• Step: 

1. Chinese + Foundation.
2. Blend the foundation until get the suitable tone color.
3. Put the foundation to the entire face and flatten it.
4. Do the corrective by using white and the foundation.
5. Put the corrective make-up to the certain area at the face such as under eyes, forehead, chin and then blend it.
6. Put the loose powder to the entire face and put it more under eyes. 
7. Do the eye make-up. First, highlight with eyeshadow. Then, put the eyeshadow.

THE COMPARISON OF STAGE MAKE-UP BETWEEN THE WEST AND THE EAST THEATRE PRODUCTION.

WEST (THE KING AND I)

EAST (PUTERI GUNUNG LEDANG THE MUSICAL)

From this two picture, what i can say about their makeup is The King and I production has more attraction makeup from the shading side and the highlight even though the picture is not in the close up way. But, the PGL production has less attraction in shading and highlight even though the picture is in close up way. I can see clearly the face shape both actors from The King And I production. But, what happen to the PGL actors  are opposite. Means, I cannot see their face shape clearly.  Besides that, the lighting that been used by The King And I production was very suitable for their actor. The  lighting of PGL production  was also suitable for their actor, but i stil cannot see the full expression from them. The conclusion is, the theatre production in Malaysia still having problem in makeup department to make the actor or the actress become more realistic on the stage. The problem maybe coming from the makeup material or the makeup artist itself.

ART SUPPLY BLOOD

1. Use Elmers Squeeze Paint Tubes®. This paint is usually very runny. Choose the colors in orange and pink (they don't come with red) and mix. 
2. Squeeze paint onto the desired area.     http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fake-Blood

MOVIE BLOOD

1. Pour about three quarters as much alcohol-free, water-soluble hair gel as the amount of blood you want. 
2. Add water-soluble motor or radiator lubricant, any brand. This should be semi-opaque and slightly thicker than water. Start off with a very small amount and mix with the gel until it turns watery. 
3. Mix in about half as much red food coloring as there is liquid. Preferably, buy a "super strength" type at a bulk foods store to save money, and skip the cheap, 1 oz (29.5ml) bottles; they look too pink. 
4. Add small amounts of chocolate syrup to make the blood browner, and improve the thickness. It shouldn't be too much like water, but still very dribbly. 
5. Add small amounts of hand sanitizer if you're having trouble with a nice, drippy consistency. Be warned, this easily weakens the mixture. 
6. Check the mix. The final mix should be a little bit thicker than water, deep brownish-red, and about the opacity of milk.

SOY SAUCE BLOOD TO SPLATTER

1. Take a piece of small plastic tubing and force it onto the end of a syringe. Use tape or glue to make this into an airtight seal. 
2. Pour some soy sauce into a cup or bowl and add the red food dye. Add enough to make the blood dark red. 
3. Put the end of the tubing in the cup or bowl and pull back the plunge to suck up the blood. 
4. Use poster tack to clog the end of the tube. Make sure it's well clogged. 
5. Tape this under the clothing and push on the plunger to release a spray of blood.