The history of make-up

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