What make-up would women have worn in the 1930's?

Answer 1

The depression reigned the 1930s with the Stock Market crash make up was created and applied for a particular purpose, the flapper era disappeared and the money eyed class that had fueled the revelation was broke and fashion themes mellowed to reflect the general mood of the depression. Women looked to Hollywood to brighten their days. The deadly vamp look of the 20s was ditched for a more softer and appealing styles. Complexions were still pale but pinks and peaches made its way into scarlet cheeks. Dark colours were replaced for pinks and rose or raspberry lips. There was two looks in the 30s elegant lady or fresh faced girl next door the make-up styles reflected both possibilities which made both looks possible for women to switch roles for a night out or a new lifestyle. The concept of make-up was moved into the mainstream thought Hollywood which made ordinary women less nervous about wearing make-up. In the 1930s women preferred the 'Gardenia' (white and waxen) or 'tea rose' (Ivory with a touch of pink) these were both the most popular foundations colours that were as natural as possible. Many different colours stared to emerge in the 1930s, blondes liked blue, green or bright violet shades were as brunettes preferred brown grease paint with a faint purple to create a mysterious exotic flair. The most popular lip colours up until the mid 30s was light rose, raspberry tones, Chinese red and orange tones. Later it was bright red tones with a full lip instead of the 'cupids bow'was extended bow that rounds and flares at the corners which was called a rosebud mouth or bird mouth. Ginger Rogers and Mae West were just two of the film stars that influenced the 30s.