Classic Color 1941 Victory Red Lipstick

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Patriotic 1940s Shade by Besame Cosmetics – One cosmetic brand in recent years that has become most associated with the vintage fashion set has to be Besame Cosmetics, and their vivacious red lipsticks are perhaps their standout product. Aussie girl Gabriella aka Nancy Wake models their latest lipstick for Glamourdaze – 1941 Victory Red, with these charming …

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1920 – Black Cake Mascara

Besame’s lovely new packaging for cake mascara – 1920s style – Applied with a brush, as originally done by the flappers of the 1920’s, this luscious product from Besame Cosmetics really captures the era beautifully and is a very nice addition to your handbag. The effect is quite startling as the photo from Emily Bright …

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The 1970s Makeup Look – 5 key Points

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by Besame Cosmetics Gabriela Hernandez 1970s makeup! An easy guide to the look by Besame Cosmetics founder Gabriela Hernandez. From shimmer eye shadows, bronze powders to perfect 1970s lips The Era of Cream Shadows and Lip Gloss– Read more in Gabriela’s book Classic Beauty – The History of Make-up The 5 Key Points of the …

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Besame Cosmetics scores a hit with Agent Carter

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At Vintage Nostalgia Show 2015  Wiltshire – Vintage Nostalgia Show is a unique summer vintage festival in the heart of the UK’s Wiltshire countryside and takes place 29 – 31 May 2015. Now in it’s fourth year, we find vintage cosmetics line Bésame Cosmetics head-lining as official show sponsors for 2015 ! Glamourdaze spoke to …

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A Short History of Skincare Cosmetics

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Gabriela Hernandez – Besame Cosmetics founder – Attention to aging skin has been a priority for over 3000 years. In ancient times, masks were used to cleanse and maintain the skin’s moisture. The Egyptians used anti-wrinkle creams made with essential oil of frankincense, which claimed to possess anti-inflammatory properties. Thick creams, created to preserve moisture on …

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Happy Holidays from Besame Cosmetics.

Christmas Beauty from Besame Cosmetics – Our annual look at the glamorous makeup gifts for Christmas from our friends at Besame Cosmetics. And what a delightful set of treats. If you want to treat your loved one, best friend to a gift of pure vintage glamour, then you can’t go further than Besame Cosmetics Holiday …

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Besame Cosmetics – Vintage America Show

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Gabriela Hernandez features in pilot vintage era show – The vivacious, multi-talented Ginger Pauley – the vintage girl – put together this very professional pitch for a vintage television show for the networks. Amongst others – she interviews Gabriela Hernandez in her Besame Cosmetics salon in Burbank California. Watch the full feature. It’s a great …

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