Downton Abbey Hair, Makeup and Beauty Secrets

Secrets of Downton Abbey's Edwardian-Era Hair and Makeup

January 8, 2013

Downton Abbey Hair, Makeup and Beauty Secrets

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by Annie Tomlin 1

Although some cosmetics existed during the Edwardian era, women like the Crawleys would never wear makeup. At the time, anything more than the occasional dusting of face powder was considered declassé at best among high society; the only women who regularly wore makeup were prostitutes and actresses.

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by Annie Tomlin 1

Although some cosmetics existed during the Edwardian era, women like the Crawleys would never wear makeup. At the time, anything more than the occasional dusting of face powder was considered declassé at best among high society; the only women who regularly wore makeup were prostitutes and actresses.

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lady onyx

lady onyx 39 weeks 3 days

Sensational article and interesting little facts about the era.