Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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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 – instagram.com/seekthehistoric
TikTok – tiktok.com/@seekthehistoric
Twitter – twitter.com/LauraFitzach
Email – seekthehistoric@gmail.com
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And a YouTube channel coming soon @seekthehistoric
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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).
Sylvia's Book of the Toilet" (1881)
Sozinskey. T. S. (1877). Personal Appearance and the Culture of Beauty. Allen, Lane & Scott.
‘The Arts of Beauty’: Female Appearance in 19th century British Library Newspapers, Dr. Michelle J. Smith
Images:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lola_Montez_-_1851.jpg
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Hubbard_Ayer#/media/File:HARRIET_HUBBARD_AYER.jpg
cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/recamier.php
https://books.google.nl/books?id=1DQEAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bourjois-1923.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eugene_Rimmel.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rimmel%27s_toilet_vinegar.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:G%C3%B6rgei_Berta_in_the_1860%27s.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_a_woman_by_Moses_Bowness_(1860s)_(34174062835).jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edwardian_or_Victorian_%E2%80%9Cphotoshopped%E2%80%9D_photograph.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jane_Hading,_GB_5316,_Photo_Boyer,_edit.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Photo_of_John_Oliver_Hobbes_(1890).jpg
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: 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 – instagram.com/seekthehistoric
TikTok – tiktok.com/@seekthehistoric
Twitter – twitter.com/LauraFitzach
Email – seekthehistoric@gmail.com
Website – seekthehistoric.com
And a YouTube channel coming soon @seekthehistoric
🕯 Support my art on Patreon - patreon.com/vbirchwood
✨ Leave a donation: ko-fi.com/vbirchwood
🌙 Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood
🪡 Follow me on Instagram - instagram.com/vasibirchwood
📖 Business inquiries - sofie@helmtalentgroup.com
LBCC Historical (not affiliated): 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).
Sylvia's Book of the Toilet" (1881)
Sozinskey. T. S. (1877). Personal Appearance and the Culture of Beauty. Allen, Lane & Scott.
‘The Arts of Beauty’: Female Appearance in 19th century British Library Newspapers, Dr. Michelle J. Smith
Images:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lola_Montez_-_1851.jpg
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Hubbard_Ayer#/media/File:HARRIET_HUBBARD_AYER.jpg
cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/recamier.php
https://books.google.nl/books?id=1DQEAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bourjois-1923.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eugene_Rimmel.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rimmel%27s_toilet_vinegar.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:G%C3%B6rgei_Berta_in_the_1860%27s.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_a_woman_by_Moses_Bowness_(1860s)_(34174062835).jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edwardian_or_Victorian_%E2%80%9Cphotoshopped%E2%80%9D_photograph.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jane_Hading,_GB_5316,_Photo_Boyer,_edit.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Photo_of_John_Oliver_Hobbes_(1890).jpg
