Historically Accurate: 1920s Makeup Tutorial

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  • @therealJamieJoy
    @therealJamieJoy 8 років тому +855

    My great grandmother was alive until I was 23 years old. She shared many memories with me. One of her memories of mascara was that women pretty much gobbed mascara on their lashes so that they were stuck all together but deeply thickened. Then they used a needle or a hat pin to pick apart lashes in order to separate. Sounds treacherous!! Thank goodness for mascara wands today!!!

    • @GreyCatDot
      @GreyCatDot 8 років тому +58

      girls were still doing that in the 80s when I was in junior high. a lot of us waited to get to school to put makeup on so those bathroom mirrors got used! ;)

    • @therealJamieJoy
      @therealJamieJoy 8 років тому +51

      OMG is that where cross my heart hope to die stick a needle in my eye comes from? it's too scary hahahaa

    • @meeeka
      @meeeka 7 років тому +48

      sunsetbeach7 me to. I use Chanel cake mascara with a brush. My mother taught me that: "a woman's best defense against the world is a thick coating of dark mascara." Why? Because in that kind of mascara,if one cried,not only did it run, it burned! So no tears allowed. It has been amazing advice for me.

    • @ames7878
      @ames7878 6 років тому +25

      I still use pins to separate my eyelashes...

    • @suzanne4396
      @suzanne4396 5 років тому +12

      I did the pin-thing in the 80's...sometimes while driving to my date!

  • @oliviamontemayer7089
    @oliviamontemayer7089 8 років тому +3178

    I naturally have large eyes, a round face, I'm stupidly pale, and have really long eyelashes. I would've been drop dead gorgeous in that era.

    • @alexdavinci9533
      @alexdavinci9533 8 років тому +25

      lmao!

    • @carablack3715
      @carablack3715 8 років тому +46

      I am exactly the same lol

    • @RockStar-vd1wf
      @RockStar-vd1wf 8 років тому +52

      I'm really pale I went golfing with my school and wasn't aloud to do it I had to stand under the gazebo even though I literally had a whole bottle of sun cream on my face and neck no word of a lie factor 50 and we just bought it was in date but still got burnt

    • @Alice-ov3rd
      @Alice-ov3rd 8 років тому +120

      Over Enthusiastic Trekkie I guess beauty really is subjective. I always thought such features were gorgeous. I used to envy women like you but I'm slowly accepting myself and learning that beauty is very diverse.

    • @ImBlueDaBaDeeDaBaDaa
      @ImBlueDaBaDeeDaBaDaa 8 років тому +96

      Over Enthusiastic Trekkie You would be drop dead gorgeous in this era too.

  • @spacecop1397
    @spacecop1397 9 років тому +355

    Apparently the ridiculously long brows were taken from film (which in turn borrowed from stage,) where these long, dramatic brows would be drawn onto a character to expand the eye area and give that character their archetypal expression. Since most film heroines had that wistful, downward-slanting brow of purity, it was also a popular choice outside of film and theatre. Furthermore, while ancient Egyptian culture was definitely a huge influence on 1920s fashion, the dark lips and eyes also owe heavily to stage and theatre. The new electric lights and cameras would wash out the actor's face, so they drew eyes and lips dark to ensure that the actor's expression would still be visible. They also (re)invented contouring for that reason, but for the same reasons that apply today, it didn't transition into everyday makeup as readily.
    Source was a stage makeup instructor and you know they like to take credit for everything under the sun so take this with a grain of salt.
    Also, thank you so very much for a well-researched, accurate historical tutorial. Takes ages to find a tutorial that can do even a halfway-authentic application, let alone one that's as spot-on as this.

    • @claudeusgothicus6453
      @claudeusgothicus6453 5 років тому

      I believe you are correct

    • @tracygaylor9505
      @tracygaylor9505 3 роки тому

      a good-looking pair of brows meaning even and thicker could wear hats better than others that's why you look good in hats. Today they are drawn heavily on shaped filled brows trends certainly change

    • @MoyaBrennan6825
      @MoyaBrennan6825 Рік тому

      @@tracygaylor9505 As someone with nsturally shape filled thick brows, I do not want this trend to go away.

  • @marytootill789
    @marytootill789 8 років тому +113

    lately i've been obsessed with 1920's-1980's makeup tutorials, because they're so different from today and im a makeup addict. lol.

  • @xXMeganMansonXx
    @xXMeganMansonXx 9 років тому +517

    I love how you give a ton of information on why the women of that time did what they did. It's great!

    • @CroixdeLorraine
      @CroixdeLorraine 6 років тому +8

      FlyingMonkies325 I wear makeup and no, it doesn't make me any better than or feel any better than anyone else, either!! I see cosmetics as an enhancement rather than a status symbol, since I can't afford very expensive makeup. But, it just gives me a real morale boost to wear makeup, and I don't see why most other women shouldn't feel that way, either!🤔

    • @deborahluongo6794
      @deborahluongo6794 6 місяців тому

      Beautiful !!great job

  • @southernlight6
    @southernlight6 10 років тому +214

    What a great video. You did a wonderful job.
    My grandmother was 35 years old in 1920. She said few average women wore makeup in those days. Those who did were considered 'fast' but everyone wanted to wear it! But movie stars and flappers were the ones who wore it most.

  • @RememberRox
    @RememberRox 10 років тому +641

    Fun fact, before lipstick women used to put cinnamon powder on their lips to achieve a red colour, they were also taught to press their lips together before entering a room to achieve that temporary red colour. Read it in the history part of an authentic beauty guide from 1928. A very interesting reading. Did you know that the arms and hands were considered to be the most beautiful part of a womans body? There is an entire chapter dedicated to taking care of and slim your arms and hands, they even used makeup on them. Another interesting tip mentioned in the book was to wash your eyes with water nce in a while (either splashing your face with eyes wide open or dip your face in a bowl of water eyes wide open).

    • @alexiayoung1225
      @alexiayoung1225 7 років тому

      RememberRox what was the book

    • @justjet175
      @justjet175 6 років тому +11

      RememberRox My grandma pinched her cheeks and would rub her lips hard to give them a more red look.

    • @annoyingstranger7770
      @annoyingstranger7770 6 років тому +3

      Your profile picture is everything

    • @MDonohue
      @MDonohue 6 років тому +18

      They also used to pinch their cheeks to get a flushed look I think. I didn't know about the lip pressing though!

    • @lilieneclaire446
      @lilieneclaire446 6 років тому +11

      Lipstick has been around since ancient Egypt, maybe even before.

  • @alicemary7913
    @alicemary7913 10 років тому +1959

    the 20's will be here again in 5 years. i say we bring this look back.

    • @atlpatd7135
      @atlpatd7135 10 років тому +95

      every trend seems to circle.

    • @julianarobinson2690
      @julianarobinson2690 9 років тому +8

      SwS&PtV lover I know!!!

    • @meredithcarter3175
      @meredithcarter3175 9 років тому +61

      Nawty Alice Amen - because I'm Nicole Kidman-pale and I REFUSE to succumb to the self-tanning trend!

    • @alicemary7913
      @alicemary7913 9 років тому +8

      Meredith Carter me too!

    • @kittenmoon8425
      @kittenmoon8425 9 років тому +17

      2nd jazz age? YES PLEASE

  • @ScarletHeather76
    @ScarletHeather76 9 років тому +142

    As a history fanatic I'm thrilled with your research and that you differentiate between the facts you know and the observations you've made. Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! It's really nice to be able to say I appreciate your work instead of hey cool video. I'm going to try this tomorrow.

  • @LoudPrincessofChaos
    @LoudPrincessofChaos 11 років тому +229

    I wrote my bachelor thesis about the history of make up and this is so accurate. I love that u also talk about the history. Plus the make up itself is very beautiful! Thumbs up. Great video!!!

    • @lestercano8874
      @lestercano8874 5 років тому +1

      LoudPrincessofChaos hola

    • @connielou8666
      @connielou8666 4 роки тому

      LoudPrincessofChaos if there anyway we can access and read the thesis?! I would be so super interested in that!

    • @LoudPrincessofChaos
      @LoudPrincessofChaos 4 роки тому

      @@connielou8666 I'm afraid it's in German. 😢

    • @connielou8666
      @connielou8666 4 роки тому +2

      LoudPrincessofChaos ah okay, perhaps not then hehe, thank you for replying tho !

  • @TiffanyHD_
    @TiffanyHD_ 11 років тому +46

    The 20's look was mainly to create a strong emotion on the actress faces because of the mute and b&w movies, as a strong contrast of colors ( pale / white fondation - deep and thin extended eyebrow with a "falling" smoky eye - heart-shaped lips in a winy color )

  • @lorijones9579
    @lorijones9579 8 років тому +409

    Oh gosh, I'm old enough to remember when you could still buy mascara in cakes. It was very difficult to use. Nobody would put up with that now. Good job!

    • @nieska18
      @nieska18 8 років тому +3

      Cakes? Please explain

    • @lorijones9579
      @lorijones9579 8 років тому +32

      Like a pan of watercolor paint.

    • @HiClassHarlow
      @HiClassHarlow 8 років тому +11

      Heads up Tati posted a video (I think yesterday) about a new product that is just like that. Cake mascara! It looked difficult to use, I would mess it up.

    • @meeeka
      @meeeka 7 років тому +17

      Lori Jones I still use Chanel cake mascara; I use it because my daughter has colonized all my wand mascaras! And my mother taught me how to use cake mascara.
      In a pinch, spit into it!

    • @lorijones9579
      @lorijones9579 7 років тому +20

      I just learned that Besame cosmetics makes cake mascara too.

  • @amelia3047
    @amelia3047 8 років тому +356

    *when you have a Gatsby dress up day for english so you watch make up videos to look 1000% accurate*

  • @Sarah-mh9fh
    @Sarah-mh9fh 9 років тому +23

    This costume designer really appreciates your dedication to research and authenticity! I'm going to a 20s themed holiday party this week and I love being able to use your video as a cheat sheet.

  • @casimiralexander
    @casimiralexander 8 років тому +101

    They did not have mica shimmer reflecting powders so they put vaseline ontop of a smoky shadow, for a "shimmer".

    • @CinnamonCari
      @CinnamonCari 8 років тому +3

      So interesting!

    • @twoforjoyspirit8699
      @twoforjoyspirit8699 7 років тому +4

      Casimir Alexander apparently that's back in fashion now using lip gloss

    • @Tina06019
      @Tina06019 6 років тому +1

      That still works. But I would not put Vaseline on my eyelids if I were using mascara - that would make a mess.

  • @SuperEllyh
    @SuperEllyh 11 років тому +147

    This is great! First makeup tutorial I've seen where you actually learn something interesting, I've never seen a makeup tutorial before where legit facts about makeup is presented. I'm going to continue watching the rest of your historically accurate videos now. New subscriber here! (You deserve much more recognition!)

  • @HryPotrFreak
    @HryPotrFreak 11 років тому +232

    You have the perfect 1920's flapper face. You resemble the stars of that era. :)

    • @claudeusgothicus6453
      @claudeusgothicus6453 5 років тому +17

      I have to disagree with you.. even done up in 20's face she still looks modern to my eye.. I think she has the perfect 40's face actually..

    • @skinni_the_P00hBear
      @skinni_the_P00hBear 5 років тому +8

      Claudeus Gothicus She really gave off the 40s look when her hair was down

    • @alvexok5523
      @alvexok5523 5 років тому +3

      @@claudeusgothicus6453, in what way do you think she looks modern, even with the 1920s make-up? She doesn't look 1940s so much because of their hairstyles being different than this. 1940s hair was like, for example, Virginia O'Brien or June Allyson in "Thousands cheer". I think that she actually looks a little more 1930s than 20s. In the 20s, many flappers had that bobbed hair and those round hats they often wore, that Gatsby look. This girl's make-up and hair looks kind of early 1930s. She looks like women you'd see in the early 1930s Barbara Stanwyk or Jean Harlow films. Or early 1930s films "42nd Street" or "Footlight parade", she looks like alot of the dancers during rehearsals in those 2 films

    • @alvexok5523
      @alvexok5523 5 років тому +4

      @@skinni_the_P00hBear, I think that she looks more like early 1930s than 1940s. She looks like alot of the women in films from the Barbara Stanwyk, Jean Harlow era

  • @Angi_Mathochist
    @Angi_Mathochist 9 років тому +28

    I'd like to see you do THIS century as well -- the 00's and the 10's. Especially for those of us who don't usually wear makeup or are new to it -- or maybe wore some in our youth but haven't since -- and have no clue how people do it now.

  • @nenabunena
    @nenabunena 10 років тому +80

    I have a fascination with history, including fashions of the past so enjoyed your history lesson tremendously!

  • @MsHAHall
    @MsHAHall 9 років тому +292

    I can't do anything about looking paler lol but I enjoyed this anyway! 20s-60s looks are always entertaining.

    • @helenah364
      @helenah364 9 років тому +35

      +Psychobilly H Actually, I'm an Indian American medieval reenactor who plays an Italian woman, and yes, you can! If you'd like, of course. Try going to a store that lets you try the makeup on and ask for a shade, maybe two lighter than they'd usually give you and blend well. You can lighten your skin without looking sickly.
      Also, remember that unfortunately, at the time the standard of beauty in America left out people of color and was very Euro-centric. A (very, very rudimentary) search shows me that products marketed towards women of color emphasized paling the skin as well, so it's certainly possible.
      Whether you choose to pale your skin or not for the purposes of the 20s style, I'm sure you'll rock it!

    • @Shaannooonn
      @Shaannooonn 8 років тому +66

      Good thing you can't do anything about looking paler, I mean, you're perfectly beautiful ❤️

    • @MsHAHall
      @MsHAHall 8 років тому +18

      +Karie Salimger Awwwww!! Thank you so much!

    • @mez8801
      @mez8801 8 років тому +32

      same! all the early era tutorials are about being pale and my brown ass is over here like :¬|

    • @lorelig
      @lorelig 7 років тому +32

      you can totally do the rest of it though! nobody should ever feel pressured to change their skin color, you're beautiful as you are ❤

  • @muziclova265314
    @muziclova265314 9 років тому +31

    PLEASE DO A VAUDEVILLE/BURLESQUE TUTORIAL

  • @LilacDaisy2
    @LilacDaisy2 11 років тому +130

    Oooooooh, I loved this video so much. *So* appreciate your research and little history lessons! Amazing that women went from no make-up at all to such "daring", heavy make-up in the 20s.

    • @greenerpastures123
      @greenerpastures123 7 років тому +3

      It's also amazing what fashion styles did as well. Think of Kate's costumes and gowns in Titanic and the then 10 years later the flappers took the hemlines way up.

  • @southjerseydeedee
    @southjerseydeedee 8 років тому +26

    OMG girl, your face was made to rock this look. You look Fabulous!

  • @sazji
    @sazji 10 років тому +50

    Fun to watch this. I remember seeing the occasional old woman in the 70s who did these things - they would have been in their 20s in the 20s...makes sense. :)

  • @maudiepoot1
    @maudiepoot1 9 років тому +551

    my mother used red lipstick as blush and vanilla as perfume.

    • @Domee894
      @Domee894 8 років тому +4

      +Cave Lion Lipstick? Why?

    • @Neamhain
      @Neamhain 8 років тому +66

      Because it was cheaper, and could be used in a pinch. My mom used lipstick as blush when needed also.

    • @Domee894
      @Domee894 8 років тому +7

      ASidewalkSymphony Oh, wow, interesting. Didn't it make cheeks too red though? Was it hard to smear?

    • @beacreates4370
      @beacreates4370 8 років тому +22

      You have to blind it a lot and only use a little bit

    • @bara330
      @bara330 8 років тому +44

      I did that when I first started makeup, it really just works like a cream blush :)

  • @emilypoynter2797
    @emilypoynter2797 11 років тому +11

    I found all of the history about the 20's and makeup extremely interesting! I almost never come across a makeup guru who knows so much information, I am impressed!

  • @KrzyGirl
    @KrzyGirl 10 років тому +22

    ohhhmg. This is amazing. I love how it's not only a tutorial on how to apply the make up but also a documentary on the makeup itself. THAT is what I love. It's nerdy and so interesting. ♥

  • @kjtyoung81
    @kjtyoung81 10 років тому +23

    Thank you so much for making this tutorial. It was a party saver for me. I had to attend a party with a 1920s theme. Since I only had a black dress, at least I wanted to make my face and hair have a 1920s style. This is my first time doing my own make up ever. Usually my sister or someone else does it for me because I'm scared on putting eyeliner or too much make up on my face, or thought I just couldn't. Well your tutorial was easy to follow and I had the colors you had. I had a lot of wonderful compliments through out the night and on my Facebook and IG. Thank you so much. God bless.

  • @sugarlove
    @sugarlove 5 років тому +39

    well done my darling you give us a perfect tutorial full of good tips i can see you had a huuuuuge research! well done thank you so much! much love from Belgium ❤️❤️

  • @HurricaneQueen777
    @HurricaneQueen777 9 років тому +11

    This is the best video about the roaring 20's makeup, and its history that I've seen, yet! I love that you have the brains, beauty, and skill to truly distinguish yourself amongst the other makeup you-tubers out there. Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheLizzifer
    @TheLizzifer 11 років тому +64

    This is a GREAT tutorial, especially for you. You've always had one of those gorgeous, classy, early 20th century faces to me. The kind you don't find often these days, and such a pity too!

  • @SarahSnark
    @SarahSnark 10 років тому +7

    As much time as I have spent researching the intricacies of 1920s fashion for a friend's upcoming Roaring 20s wedding, you just saved me a ton of make-up research (and likely my sanity!) Thanks! Great video

  • @kelcihintz6805
    @kelcihintz6805 5 років тому +4

    Omg I could not have watched a better video on 1920s makeup! Not only did she make it affordable and easy but I got the history too!!!!

  • @funtimes7765
    @funtimes7765 8 років тому +62

    I love how you've did your series. What pisses me off is that Kandee Johnson did a 100 year evolution woman's makeup on allure's UA-cam. It pissed me off so much , it was sloppy. It looks like minimal research was done. What made me more enrage was that the comment section was praising her aboht how beautiful it was. You've earn a new subbie today l. c:

  • @AJ_Land
    @AJ_Land 9 років тому +178

    You should do a Lucille Ball makeup transformation since you look like her!!!

  • @RebeccaMcGhee1
    @RebeccaMcGhee1 8 років тому +2

    I cannot thank you enough for this series! I'm studying makeup at college and for our historical class we're to re-create looks from the 18th, 19th and 20th century. You put so much work in these videos that I know a decent amount to start to research on my own based on the content you have mentioned x

  • @haruno21
    @haruno21 8 років тому +8

    I find 20's make up so cute. especially how they did their lips and the blush. the round faces look cute

    • @akankshadash7129
      @akankshadash7129 3 роки тому

      Yeah, sometimes I want to pinch the cheeks of 1920s flappers.

  • @kierstencarey
    @kierstencarey 2 роки тому +2

    Regardless of the era, these eyeshadow colours are GORGEOUS on you

  • @cloatmeal3195
    @cloatmeal3195 7 років тому +4

    At my school, we were assigned a project called " dancing through the decades". Where we chose a decade from history, and put together a routine with only moves from that decade. Me and my group chose the 20s, and I'm really trying to get the look right. I'm presenting today, wish me luck!

  • @ValeriaGalindo
    @ValeriaGalindo 10 років тому +9

    Love your Historically acurrate tutorials, they are the reason why I suscribed to you it´s pretty fun to know facts about makeup usage and those gorgeous looks!!

  • @GingerGilligan
    @GingerGilligan 8 років тому +191

    And then your old granny says "Wash that paint off your face missy!"

    • @tammyweaver2375
      @tammyweaver2375 7 років тому +12

      GingerGilligan my granny said that too that's what they call a paint did you know the Bible talks about painting your face Jezebel she painted her face and they throw her out the window so.

    • @Ziaberry
      @Ziaberry 7 років тому +12

      Tammy Weaver Do you even speak english

    • @thegoodnessness
      @thegoodnessness 4 роки тому +5

      My oma loved make up. But she was born in the 30s.. she never told my sister and myself to wash it off. She loved when we wore nice dresses. My oma was such a fashionista. Miss her dearly.

  • @EyeLean5280
    @EyeLean5280 10 років тому +17

    Interesting! Love the socio-historical contexts. Love it!

  • @honorbound1346
    @honorbound1346 9 років тому +14

    I came here for help with the Drowsy Chaperone, but left as a huge fan. Thank you so much for the historically accurate help! You've earned a new subscriber :)

    • @Zabrena
      @Zabrena  9 років тому +2

      Honor Bound Aw! Thank you so very much! I appreciate that! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video! :) Many more in the future!

  • @KristenArnettBeauty
    @KristenArnettBeauty 4 роки тому +1

    As a makeup artist, I SO appreciate the accuracy and thoroughness of your research and how you executed it. This may be the best and most well done I've seen in terms of keeping with the trueness of the decade. Brava!

  • @anynamebutmyrealone
    @anynamebutmyrealone 10 років тому +27

    Subscribed within 10 seconds, absolutely love this video. Thank you very much!!

    • @Zabrena
      @Zabrena  10 років тому +5

      anynamebutmyrealone YAY! Thank you so much and welcome to you!! :D

  • @makkon06
    @makkon06 11 років тому

    Great resource for character designers too, you include the particular colors and explain their specularity, and you go into great detail with the layers.
    All this makeup looks so time consuming and... I could never handle having all those tools and paints so close to my eyeballs and poking my eyelids.

  • @23cokebottles
    @23cokebottles 11 років тому +40

    This was great!!
    Also, as a native Japanese speaker, it's Shoe-oo-eh-moo-ra (:

  • @madeleinewilson6725
    @madeleinewilson6725 10 років тому +1

    This is just what I needed. I watched a couple other 20's makeup tutorials because I have a themed party to go to, and just thought they didnt look exactly right. They were a little off. Yours is perfect and it's obvious that you did your research! Thank you:)

  • @maryellenthompson8261
    @maryellenthompson8261 9 років тому +4

    This is so much fun! I love history, and it's fascinating how a woman's dress, hair and makeup provide a window into the evolving role women play through the years. Keep 'em coming!

  • @klallamcedar0099
    @klallamcedar0099 5 років тому +3

    The 20s are back tomorrow!! Cant wait to bring back this look

  • @murphy1011
    @murphy1011 5 років тому +2

    Girl you had me worried there in the beginning with that eyeshadow lol but it blended great! Love this look.

  • @ChaceAlexander
    @ChaceAlexander 5 років тому +4

    Using this look for a roaring 20s party New Year's Eve! Thanks so much for the easy-to-follow tutorial and all the awesome background knowledge!

  • @kimberlypatton1810
    @kimberlypatton1810 6 років тому

    I'm 58 now and totally in love with 1900's thru 1940's ...My grandmother was a WW II bride and always wore her long red hair with the two victory rolls at the front and long in the back as she did when in her young and most happiest beauty.She was always gorgeous in her "Ester Lauder" and she gave me my love of vintage looks.I am planning my new wedding and it will be in "Gibson Girl " era theme which I'm making my "Tea Dress" as accurate as possible.Your channel is awesome!

  • @undamageddestiny
    @undamageddestiny 11 років тому +21

    can you do a 1960's mod video. like Twiggy style makeup or Mod hair or something? they had a great makeup & Hair style. There isn't too many great 60's videos on here to show that mod style.

  • @chelskate17
    @chelskate17 11 років тому +2

    I love how you give us some history on how makeup has evolved, so awesome! Great tutorial too x

  • @vegasjill21
    @vegasjill21 11 років тому +13

    Well, aren't you just a bundle of fun and info!! I absolutely loved watching this and learning about the roaring 20's make up techniques. You did a great job with your make up and you look perfectly dreamy. The B&W of you at the end is just gorgeous! Thanks for such a fun make-up lesson. And I must tell you that I don't usually 'do' these! types of videos! But I thoroughly enjoyed watching you! Thanks so much~ ♥

    • @vlstpt
      @vlstpt 5 років тому

      I love History & you do such an excellent job with this video. Being such a beautiful woman also makes it very easy on the eyes as well.(VLS)

  • @beckyoblivious
    @beckyoblivious 9 років тому +2

    I love this! Finally a video that is historically accurate. I enjoyed your research a lot! You look like an actual silent movie star from that era.

  • @WileE116
    @WileE116 9 років тому +10

    Thank you for the historical lesson.
    Will you publish a book on the historical accuracy of applying make up through out the centuries????

  • @mariyahkayy3203
    @mariyahkayy3203 8 років тому +31

    That eyeliner is mine on a daily basis without smudging it out

    • @insomniaaaaa4813
      @insomniaaaaa4813 5 років тому +2

      You're really pretty so you can probably get away with lots xD

  • @justsewingly
    @justsewingly 11 років тому +8

    This is wonderful and so well researched! I own Lauren Rennells' Retro Makeup book and your tutorial is so much more organized! Could you do a 30's tutorial? It seems to be a forgotten era...

    • @StrawberryZombie
      @StrawberryZombie 11 років тому +3

      I agree! I love the 30's because a lot of the looks were similar to the 20's, but softer and more feminine.

  • @pinkdolly
    @pinkdolly 8 років тому +1

    Wow, Zabrena... this grey smokey eye does WONDERS for your eyes!

  • @mary.b.93
    @mary.b.93 11 років тому +11

    This is amazing. You remind me so much of Gretchen Mol in Boardwalk Empire in this look. (which is a very good thing, imo)

  • @silverstream22
    @silverstream22 10 років тому +2

    I'm working on a 1920s version of a cosplay for a cosplay contest on Saturday! This helped a lot of what I want to do with the makeup!

  • @cuppojane1083
    @cuppojane1083 10 років тому +21

    I'm glad to see someone who researches like I do! I really dig deep for my info. Watching you apply the colors helped me see this more clearly, so thank you.
    As for big lips, your's look petite compared to mine, lol. With reds I end up having to tone them down and form a smaller lip line. Your's are just cute! I think the 20s lip is done justice with you.
    By the way, weren't false lashes worn in the 20s? I'm not sure the materials were as safe, but I thought I've read about that.

    • @Zabrena
      @Zabrena  10 років тому +9

      CuppoJane Yes! Thank you for the appreciation! Love a fellow analytic! ;) I'm researching the 30s at the moment for a new video soon and you're right about the falsies. I just found out they were invented around 1902 / 1916 (depending on which story you believe) and mainly used/developed for Hollywood actresses. They started being distributed to the general public more heavily in the 30s and that's where falsies really came onto the beauty scene for everyone. Like you said though, the materials were very harsh and not as good as they are now. Fascinating stuff!

    • @cuppojane1083
      @cuppojane1083 10 років тому +2

      *****
      Ahh, I never could find a definite source. However, so long as you're not going to a butt-clenchers convention, no one will beat you up for wearing the false lashes with the look. ;)

  • @noakatan
    @noakatan 11 років тому

    Dear Sabrina, your historically accurate series is fab! the masses demand to see more! Remember the 30's and 70's await us, not to mention the 80's, and the 90's - which everyone are so infatuated with now. Best, Noa

  • @dana079
    @dana079 9 років тому +69

    Would you do a Victorian makeup and a Marie Antoinette one? thank you!

    • @sophian9105
      @sophian9105 9 років тому +14

      Victorians actually didn't wear makeup because it was associated with prostitutes.

    • @Tracylindilou
      @Tracylindilou 9 років тому +4

      +Danaë Supernova The 'beauty patch' was invented to cover pox scars

    • @vanitypurplerain
      @vanitypurplerain 8 років тому +2

      +Fandom Frenzy That's true. But actresses also wore makeup so she could do a Victorian makeup look for actresses.

    • @vanitypurplerain
      @vanitypurplerain 8 років тому +3

      +Danaë Supernova I would love a Marie Antoinette one : )

    • @dana079
      @dana079 8 років тому

      vanitypurplerain :)

  • @Brainwave_bops
    @Brainwave_bops 8 років тому +1

    Love the video! I really like that you searched for so much information and tell us why certain things and shapes were used. I also loove that you don't have those pet words that most people use. It's nice to hear someone with a broad vocabulary. Subscribed.

  • @SpaceBat83
    @SpaceBat83 8 років тому +96

    Lady, You might have the prettiest eyes i've ever seen. Like creamy jade.

  • @mariatacoronte805
    @mariatacoronte805 11 років тому +1

    Wow this is the best video on the 1920 makeup era I have ever seen. Thank you so much. LOVE this time period.

  • @Zabrena
    @Zabrena  11 років тому +5

    Thank you, Teresa!! Hee hee! 80s is my most favorite period of all as I can relate ;) I tried finding pictures of old brushes in the 20s and came up with nada; I was really curious to see what they looked like too. It'd be completely awesome if there were a museum on the history of makeup. *sigh* Can you imagine?! XOXOXO!!

  • @indecisiveist
    @indecisiveist 11 років тому +2

    I love the historical content. We can not understand the depth of make up without it's history.

  • @wotmot223
    @wotmot223 10 років тому +6

    This would make a nice add on for a history or anthropology course.

  • @EatDrinkBeGFree
    @EatDrinkBeGFree 11 років тому +2

    Fantastic tutorial. I usually suck at applying eyeshadow but my eyes looked amazing thanks to you. Also appreciated the history lesson.

  • @candycecallahan653
    @candycecallahan653 10 років тому +3

    I love how this is actually authentic!!! I would love if you did an ancient Greek look!!!

  • @anabelalonso8042
    @anabelalonso8042 4 роки тому

    I love this!
    Not only demonstrating a tutorial but learning the history of make up amazes me! Great research. Best of both worlds make up and history!!!! Great video

  • @wrenchlix
    @wrenchlix 10 років тому +10

    I love how this is a history lesson and a make up tutorial.

  • @clairewenn4696
    @clairewenn4696 7 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for the history included with the demonstration. You did your homework, and I love your enthusiasm. I get very tired of people making these makeup tutorials who either can't speak properly or act rather immature. I will watch all you have available. :)

  • @TerraChild1978
    @TerraChild1978 7 років тому +4

    Two of the reasons for the lips being done like that were that the pigment in the lipsticks were very long lasting and you didn't want to make a mistake with it and the other was that lippie was also very expensive compared to any income a woman may be making. It was often a pucker job.

  • @starttoiizilla
    @starttoiizilla 10 років тому

    I love the part when you give us the background information about the decade. It helps me 'A LOT' in getting creative.

  • @TanikaArt
    @TanikaArt 5 років тому +6

    20s is coming tonight 💃

  • @reneewerner1972bd
    @reneewerner1972bd 8 років тому

    I think this is my absolute most favorite series on youtube. you are Bella talented girl. fabulous. you should be a movie makeup artist. stunning!!!!!

  • @melissawitham7275
    @melissawitham7275 9 років тому +6

    Would love to see a Tudor England lady in waiting/queen tutorial as I'm related to Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn :)

    • @H410M45T3R
      @H410M45T3R 9 років тому +4

      +Melissa Witham No you're not.

    • @GENNi0606
      @GENNi0606 Рік тому

      ​@@H410M45T3R70% of Americans are descendants of European Royalty, my family is also related to the Tudors/Howards/Boleyns/Stewarts as well as Charlemagne. Our lineage was certified through the Mayflower Society and can be found in the National Archives of the Netherlands.

    • @GENNi0606
      @GENNi0606 Рік тому

      Eight years later- Hi Cuz! Lol

  • @maureentakach3065
    @maureentakach3065 3 роки тому

    Thank you for such an interesting and well researched video. I am obsessed with the late Victorian Era as well leads into Edwardian Era and how each Era lent itself to the next. Women were tired of corsets and not being allowed to cut their hair or wear makeup. The Edwardian Era was a springboard for the Roaring Twenties. Ladies had just had enough living w such constraints. Thank you! Best and most enjoyable video I've seen in while!

  • @bereaux94
    @bereaux94 8 років тому +14

    makeup around the world would be cool too. :). I really love your videos.

    • @languagewhorder
      @languagewhorder 8 років тому +2

      I agree! I would love to see makeup looks from different areas of the world.

  • @r.fomalhaut7786
    @r.fomalhaut7786 7 років тому

    I get this video in my suggested vids all the time, and I'm SO glad for it because I never get tired of looking at the thumbnail. You look incredibly gorgeous!

  • @renaw8638
    @renaw8638 10 років тому +4

    Please do a 1920s historically accurate hair!

  • @aliciagreen5411
    @aliciagreen5411 5 років тому

    I'm stoked to bring this back. Happy 2020!

  • @101bubblebeauty
    @101bubblebeauty 10 років тому +4

    Love this look and your personality. Subscribed within a minute in:)

    • @Zabrena
      @Zabrena  10 років тому +1

      Howlovelybeauty Aw! Thank you and welcome to you! :D I'm working on one for the 30s at the moment that will publish later this month! :D

  • @jtcpottery
    @jtcpottery 11 років тому +1

    Super tutorial! Our senior community is hosting a Puttin On the Ritz party, and I'm trying my best to get my old face to look like a youngster of the Roaring Twenties! Now THIS is a challenge! Thanks for all the great information and history, too!

  • @piper_lori-williams-tudhope
    @piper_lori-williams-tudhope 10 років тому +3

    Do you have a tutorial on how to put those falsies on?! Wow! So beautiful... Thank you so much

  • @zucchinizucchini3775
    @zucchinizucchini3775 9 років тому +2

    I just found your channel and i love it. I love your historicallg accurate time period makeup tutorials because you dont get that often and its so interesting. Im thinking of using this look for prom this year because i love it so much

  • @cazarescrystal
    @cazarescrystal 9 років тому +14

    can we look into different cultures?

  • @dabunns1
    @dabunns1 7 років тому

    Thank you Zabrena. I portray a 1920s local icon and your explanation of the history of the look and products, as well as your demonstration of the application was extremely helpful.

  • @ka850411
    @ka850411 5 років тому +30

    Who else is here because it’s 2020 and you’re going to a 20s themed party? 😅

  • @tamaramorton8812
    @tamaramorton8812 4 роки тому

    I loved these videos when I discovered them. I love history and love hearing you talk about the results of all the research that you did. So interesting. The last picture of you was so beautiful!

  • @RonniePMUA
    @RonniePMUA 10 років тому +3

    I'm studying in makeup school and my next exam is different periods. Thank you for these videos!!!!

  • @pkhotshot10x
    @pkhotshot10x 2 роки тому

    Found you while looking for make-up tutorials for an upcoming murder mystery set in the 1920s and I'm thrilled I can stop my search! Many thanks from this make-up minimalist!

  • @magna4100
    @magna4100 8 років тому +4

    She's gorgeous.

  • @moltenvanilla
    @moltenvanilla 4 роки тому +2

    SO GLAD I FOUND YOUUU really needed such a tutorial thanks girl ur amazing ❤

  • @aurorab3619
    @aurorab3619 10 років тому +4

    you're so pretty! you look like a doll.