The Unexpected Origins of Perfume

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How fragrance became a beauty essential. If you ever wondered about the origins of perfume, you might imagine a 16th-century noble who wants to mask their body odors with another, more pleasant scent. And while that’s not entirely incorrect – perfume was popular among the French royal court for this very reason – perfume is …

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Boost Your Beauty Game from the Ground Up

Okay then, let’s get real for a tiny bit – how many times have you scoured YouTube Shorts for those “quick hacks to look more attractive” videos? Okay, as embarrassing as it sounds, most of us have been there, but here’s the deal: Being a stunner isn’t just about looking good; it’s about owning your …

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How to be Confident | Vintage Beauty Guide 1962

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How to be confident and attractive by being well composed, and checking those bad habits. Hollywood beauty artist Ern Westmore offers advice. How to be Prettier – Vintage Masterclass Visualize yourself as you want to be – a self assured and self confident woman. By simply having a pretend conversation in front of a mirror, …

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Max Factor – Beauty Advice to Wampas Baby Stars

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Hollywood hopefuls beauty tricks – Romance these days depends pretty much on a girl’s ability to use the right cosmetics! She captures the imagination with her eye shadow, holds it with her lipstick. To that, the Wampas Baby stars for 1934 chorus “Yes!” You’ll see them in Kiss and Make-up 1934, starring Cary Grant and …

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Evolution Of Women’s Skincare

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A Short History on Skin – By Jane Thomas Back in the early days of the 20th century, most women relied on one or two products or food ingredients to keep their skin looking its best. These vintage skincare routines have been passed down through generations, and some women still use some of the same techniques …

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1950s Makeup – Autumn Beauty Tints

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Some glowing tips for Fall Beauty in 1959 – A warm and glowing complexion and hair brought to sparkling new life with subtle tints and rinses will put you vividly into glamour this autumn season. Try the effectiveness of this luminous autumn look by experimenting with the make-up colors suggested here. Brunettes with pale skin …

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