In this
series, I’m going to share what was on the dressing tables of women throughout
different periods of history. Beauty has always been aspirational, and women of
all social classes used what was available to them to achieve the beauty
standards of their day. What products would a woman of the Tudor era have on
her dressing table?
Ceruse: To
achieve a fair complexion, women would resort to using a white mix of lead and
vinegar. This would act as a foundation and a great way to conceal smallpox
scars.
Combs: Combs
were cheap and plentiful in the Tudor period, and so everyone regardless of
class could have multiple ones at the ready.
Rouge: Bright
red cheeks dotting pale skin was considered very chic.
Belladonna:
This poisonous plant was used as eye drop to dilate the pupils.
Tweezers:
Thin, over-plucked brows were thought make the eyes stand out (this unfortunately
became a trend in the 1990s too)
Egg whites:
Used as a face wash or mask to promote clear skin
Sources: http://www.elizabethancostume.net/makeup.html
and https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/royal-history/elizabeth-i-fashion-beauty
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