makeup research

While many Victorian and Edwardian women did use makeup, it was used very discreetly to remain socially appropriate. It wasn’t until the 1920s that makeup came back with a vengeance.

At the start of the decade, makeup was still on the more cautious side, especially the wearing of lipstick. However, by the mid-1920s, makeup was openly worn and applied in public.

By the end of the decade, not only was wearing makeup fashionable and respectable, it was de rigeur.

- We chose the 20s because it is far back enough to be considered old, but not enough to lack expression and have too much uniformity. the 20s is a unique decade because of its explosion of self expression and tolerance for a new form of art. the trend of heavy makeup was one that cant be seen in decades before it, and we found makeup as a necessary tool for expression.

-we took creative liberties with our makeup look, accentuating the eyebrows of our character in a fearful expression, helping us translate the tone to our audience

The initial look of women making up their faces in the 1920s was not great. First of all, colours were limited, and products could be waxy or chalky. There was also no one to pass on experience in colourful and bold makeup application.

Home lighting was not as clear and bright as today – and we all know the importance of good lighting when doing makeup.

Things improved, however, as the decade progressed. Better quality makeup products and more colour options came to market.

-choosing a decade with a variety of clothing and a new approach to makeup gave us a chance to focus on an effective way to convey a decade, as well as stay within a budget

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