The History of Make-up
Explore the make-up looks from the Edwardian era to the 1950s.
For more detailed pages and imagery on each decade of make-up styles – click on the links below. You can also click on the drop-down menu above – or for a quick peek at images on this page – just scroll down to the Galleries.
Make-up Era Pages
Victorian Make-up Look
Edwardian Make-up Look
1910s Make-up Look
1920s Make-up Look
1930s Make-up Look
1940s Make-up Look
1950s Make-up Look
Make-up Era Galleries
an image archive of Victorian makeup styles
9 Photos
An image archive of Edwardian Makeup styles for women
8 Photos
an image archive of makeup styles for women in the 1910s
13 Photos
an image archive of early 20th century makeup styles for women from 1920 to 1930
20 Photos
an image archive of early 20th century makeup styles for women from 1930 to 1940
26 Photos
an image archive of early 20th century makeup styles for women from 1940 to 1950
21 Photos
an image archive of early 20th century makeup styles for women from 1950 to 1960
19 Photos
