You should do a series on geisha makeup; they even used nightingale feces as makeup cleanser. I think an episode on Japanese or Asian makeup history would be so cool and it's relatively less talked about!
@Diamond_Skies
4 ай бұрын
That would be fascinating!
@mothmustardseed1858
4 ай бұрын
HUGE agree
@mewmew6158
4 ай бұрын
Great suggestion!
@Chad-Giga.
4 ай бұрын
I'm sure she is already planning on it
@Jenna907AK
4 ай бұрын
That would be cool
@Eerie_Canal
4 ай бұрын
When archaeologists talk about people not needing a degree to be an expert in their field, this is the kind of work they’re talking about. So grateful that you’ve been able to dive in to the curiosities you have, and that you have an audience like us, so interested in the same things. Thank you.
@julieblair7472
4 ай бұрын
It needs to be seen in candlelight! I have a feeling it looked very different indoors at night. Probably diffused like crazy in low light / glimmer.
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
So we did actually try it in candlelight but i decided to drop the scene from the video. We actually could not see any difference at all, other than one was shinier, greasier just as you see when I try on my hand. My only conclusion is that lead would lighten/whiten but it was undetectable on the skin. It didn’t look at all like makeup. Because it had the skincare benefits may be in part why they used it. I’m not sure if we’ll ever know. Will pin 📌your comment to update that we tried in candlelight - ps I saw Lisa Eldridge did this but as it wasn’t spread on skin you could see it brighter than the non toxic product. The thing is once it’s fully blended on skin it made no difference. I really hoped we would see a discernible difference. Also chatted with Lisa about it as I initially wanted to share her scene and then show on my hand. Since we didn’t see a difference we felt it wasn’t important to keep. 😊
@julieblair7472
4 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for this response!@@erinparsonsmakeup
@DonatellaSoulSPI
4 ай бұрын
I love your vids! I want to address similar lighting to candlelight. Circa the 1820s fire screens were used to protect wax makeup from melting while a person wearing it was sitting near a fireplace. Also during this time gambling was popular, particularly card games such as whist and bouillotte. Although single candles were in use, so were overhead crystal chandeliers, lamps that reflected light into the room from mirrors, and Bouillotte lamps - three candles under a painted brass shade. The candlelight would be directed out the bottom as it reflected off the interior brass of the shade. Illustrations of the day show women at card tables near all these light sources and also wearing red or pink blush and lipstick. Maybe the waxy makeup was applied heavier and the reds and pinks enhanced the white? How would the makeup look next to a fire? Near a pier mirror reflecting candlelight? At table next to a Bouilotte lamp? Would the brass create a bronzed look?
@sunitafisher4758
4 ай бұрын
@@DonatellaSoulSPI🌸 that’s fascinating, thank you for sharing 😊
@helenaroman1543
4 ай бұрын
Women supposedly wore the "lead paint" but also POWDERED the heck out of it with what was basically chalk and that looked cakey but you're right, it was definitely a diffuser in low light.
@ehnnepeacie2698
4 ай бұрын
Hello! I'm a pipe organ builder and many of the instruments I tend to have lead pipes. Due to age and prolonged contact with the wooden pipe racks, these lead pipes will develop a white, powdery coating that we call "lead sugar." I always thought it was called that because it was white like sugar, but had no idea it had a sweet taste too (I've never been brave enough to lick a pipe lol). Thank you for this very educational and fascinating video!
@_ThrowMeOffACliff_
3 ай бұрын
Probably a strange question, but does being around lead pipes affect your health at all? Have you noticed any differences? How often do the things you’re working with have lead pipes?
@sarabloss7232
3 ай бұрын
This is such a cool fact; thank you for sharing!
@fairyfarms
2 ай бұрын
the way i would intrusively lick the pipes every single time-
@patricia1333
2 ай бұрын
I think a big problem with old paint in houses had to do with kids eating flake paint chips. If it tasted sweet it would make sense why they would eat it (and thus got lead poisoning).
@MommaGuarisco
Ай бұрын
Is it enough powder that could be collected??
@carlpacheco2058
4 ай бұрын
I saw this video and clicked in 0.5 seconds! Been waiting for it for months! We need to campaign for Netflix or Prime to give you your own show to do historical research on makeup and beauty! We’d all tune in!
@poppy2244
4 ай бұрын
Same… my gosh ❤
@deliciouscravingsbyaczapata
4 ай бұрын
Wow i've been thinking the same.
@MyBloodSingsForYou
4 ай бұрын
I'd resubscribe to Netflix just for Erin!
@victoreoleighlay
4 ай бұрын
If she wrote a book I would buy that so fast too!
@milagroramjrez8321
4 ай бұрын
Same
@emergencyasmr
4 ай бұрын
I can’t help but to feel so sad for the women who were (and so often still are) shamed for simply having a beauty routine. Even though a lot of people are still weirdly judgmental over cosmetics and other beauty treatments, I’m glad to live during a time where there is such a huge variety of products and applications for this form of self expression. I just wish these ladies could’ve safely indulged in the fun of playing with makeup without potentially getting sick or having the fear of being publicly shamed for being “vain”. I’m still in the middle of watching this video but I do hope there will be more to this series💄🖤
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s the reason I’m sort of clown like with my own makeup. I feel so free to share my self expression through this art. It definitely makes me feel prettier knowing I’m serving a look 😅 so I totally get what you’re saying. People still makeup shame but it seems to becoming less these days I think
@emergencyasmr
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup Lol I do exactly the same! I often do real clown makeup just to wear to work on a Tuesday because I not only love it, I think it’s important to show people that you can be as outrageous as you want with your self expression and nobody should have the power to scare you out of how you choose to express yourself. Looking forward to more of your videos🫶
@fawn2911
4 ай бұрын
makeup shaming is still alive and well especially in manosphere spaces
@friv_0881
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup I used to love drawing , painting, sculpting and fine art when I was growing up; but Into adulthood I transitioned into wearing makeup . I absolutely consider makeup ''looks'' as an art form and daily source of self expression, and I love thinking of it that way. Professional Makeup artists often have Photo books of their different ''looks'' and work ( which I love to look at) But I also think there is something beautiful in considering daily makeup looks as a legitimate art from in itself and almost a form of performance art. Thank you for such a wonderful video and sharing your beautiful art and skill with all of us :)
@andromedaspark2241
4 ай бұрын
The reminder of why we force companies to have safety regulations is good, too. These people suffered from using products claimed to be "safe" and probably modern (at the time).
@agavictoria
4 ай бұрын
This is better than Netflix. How amazing that we can watch such creators like Erin do all this research and fully diving into the topic. Erin's channel is absolutely top notch. Thank you for doing this, Erin.
@teri2466
4 ай бұрын
💯
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! I appreciate it so much 🤗!
@TigerAlley
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I just wish she wouldn’t try the products on her skin! It makes me nervous for her!
@elliedaniel5900
4 ай бұрын
It truly is. I’ve been saying this for years now- someone needs to give this woman her own Master Class
@TigerAlley
4 ай бұрын
@@elliedaniel5900 the quality of her video production and everything she creates is among the best on KZitem! ❤️🌹 She’s my favourite in this space that’s for sure!
@elle-says
4 ай бұрын
I like the point made around weighting the odds of using a known toxic substance because this is a foundational principle of medicine - we understand chemo is essentially poison but we've figured out how to keep you alive and fight cancer.
@fnnygrndm
4 ай бұрын
the line between medicine and poison is all about dose and formulation
@user-sg4ov7ng4h
4 ай бұрын
lead reminds me of tretinoin and how it "fixes" the skin
@PhoenixAurelius-138
4 ай бұрын
@@user-sg4ov7ng4h is tretinoin toxic?
@This-Is-My-Little-Corner
4 ай бұрын
Well for thousands of years that was the opposite of what we wanted. Then “modern medicine@ came in and wanted the entire table.
@tvnkgirl382
2 ай бұрын
Yup, like botox
@021CeeCee
4 ай бұрын
someone, please get this woman a docuseries on the BBC
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
I wish 😅
@clarebennett7946
4 ай бұрын
So do we! @@erinparsonsmakeup
@Abigurlrox
4 ай бұрын
I don’t see why not! 🤗
@NigellaSallows
4 ай бұрын
BBC could never!, She is an icon
@ukisa3rdworld586
3 ай бұрын
BBC does not deserve her, please.
@ten-ze1pq
4 ай бұрын
I’m so wrong for this but could you provide a modern day dupe the lead foundation 😭😭 That luminosity without being shimmery is honestly stunning and I would love to recreate that effect without the whole dying thing
@mygucciburned7882
4 ай бұрын
Maybe a bb cream!
@MsKateC2K
4 ай бұрын
they remind me a bit of korean "tone-up" creams I used to see a lot of. but I think they look more heavy and pasty than the lead tbh
@Anna_Annora
4 ай бұрын
The Mac luminous skin tint (I think) gives this type of effect! It’s gorgeous and has more of a luminous effect than a shimmery one.
@parkerbill
4 ай бұрын
I've heard a lot that the RMS Beauty luminizer is a gorgeous, non-shimmery product that can create this effect!
@fran791
4 ай бұрын
You could just use a mineral based sunscreen that leaves a white cast. It's literally the same effect as lead makeup
@CordobaGirlC5
4 ай бұрын
Erin seriously needs her own tv show. She’s so intelligent and her voice is one you could listen to all day and never get enough. I love learning about history through the eyes of women and their daily products/routines ❤️
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
You’re so sweet 😊I truly appreciate the kind words!
@DarkFire1536
4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@allisonoleary6695
4 ай бұрын
I completely agree!
@nancybest21
4 ай бұрын
So true
@sunitafisher4758
4 ай бұрын
🌸 wow the subtle iridescent quality of the makeup is absolutely gorgeous With the camphor it really lined any creases and created such an unblemished look A sort of porcelain, youthful look I can see why it’s addictive I usually wear an iridescent under base before I wear my makeup and I kid you not, it’s such a similar look But more subtle and full coverage from what I noticed between two hands, I couldn’t see veins or green tones etc It’s remarkably effective and such a beautiful effect, I love it
@K.Arashi
4 ай бұрын
what under base do you use?
@sunitafisher4758
4 ай бұрын
🌸 from a Brand called beauty glow, blossom colour. I use the one that looks like pearl I will only put it on high cheek bone areas, my eyes, nose, basically anywhere I highlight I also prep my face, so each night when I moisturise, I will use castor oil, few drops The secondary effects, is your eyelashes will get extremely long and your skin will look amazing the next day Then the makeup I use is Korean types, full coverage in 3 shades, I take tiny drop of each and will put it like an artist will shade my skin. I will use a Korean powder, very fine like mineral veil, or baking type powder. Except the ones I use have white pearl effect and I get pinky ones, so it’s subtle and I get that baby dolls face, it’s dewy if that makes sense 😊
@sunitafisher4758
4 ай бұрын
🌸 I’m not sure if KZitem will keep this comment but the brand I use has SPF and that’s why I love it It is so difficult to blend sunscreen with makeup that I use makeup that already has it blended in Etude house double lasting foundation, it’s my favourite 😊
@zinja0830
4 ай бұрын
I’m always amazed that Erin is giving us these high quality docs for free on KZitem!
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much! I did dip into my own pockets to produce but feel the beauty history is worth every penny 😊 maybe I’ll do some easier videos on the next few 😅
@TheAmazingHuman
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeupwe love you, Erin. You're a treasure!
@eldermillennial2000
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeupplease add ads to your videos. I'll watch them in full to help you!! You are a Queen 👑❣️!!!
@andromedaspark2241
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeupit's fun when cosmetics nerds find their niche. You're living the dream for all us dabblers and we get taught. Win/win. 😊
@tamaraeverett4856
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeupI’d watch anything you make, modern make up tutorials would be super cool and cheaper to make. I loved the documentary, thank you for doing it!
@princesselizabeth8714
4 ай бұрын
okay but why do I love that lead look? like it looks so diffused and in soft focus 😟
@angellover02171
3 ай бұрын
Got another one
@Leena79
4 ай бұрын
This was a fascinating video! One thing you didn't mention, perhaps because your focus was on penetration through the skin - but using lead powder would most likely mean you'd end up inhaling some of the powder, and even if the lead on its own can't penetrate the skin, the thinner membranes of your respiratory system are a different story. Once the lead is in your lungs, it's not going anywhere (except further into your body).
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
You’re totally right. I thought to show experiments with the powder itself but it’s this risk factor that stopped me. I think probably easier to absorb by breathing than on the skin. Maybe there will be a part 3 😅
@Yunashelia
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup please be safe! We really appreciate you trying this make up already. So fascinating!
@sarahwales6276
4 ай бұрын
Anything you put on your skin enters your bloodstream within seconds.
@marysoares8336
4 ай бұрын
Yes, please be careful with these lead products!
@CeCe-xv1fr
4 ай бұрын
No beauty youtuber is on this level. Wow. I actually learn something with every video.
@The_Cherokee_Gypsy
4 ай бұрын
Boring influencers
@alexandersmith4731
2 ай бұрын
Lisa Eldridge is pretty close on this actually
@earthcitty
4 ай бұрын
Oh, Erin Parsons with the No No Skincare. You know it's good when there are disclaimers. Kudos to Erin, she really puts in the effort. Her video editing is gorgeous, she contacted people who were actual experts, and she did some "experimental archaeology" makeup. Just incredible work, thank you Erin!!!
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much! It’s truly appreciated 🤗
@oldmothergooseV2.0
4 ай бұрын
No No Skincare teehee 😂
@mercedesvelasquez8781
4 ай бұрын
Make a video on the kinda make up wealthy Roman of ancient Rome time wore @@erinparsonsmakeup
@JP-rx2zu
4 ай бұрын
Erin: “We’re going all in on our deep dive on historical lead makeup.” Erin’s Peripheral Nervous System: 👁️ 👄 👁️ Seriously, Erin, thank you so much. As a history-obsessed individual, this is something that’s consumed me since childhood. I thought it would look more like high-zinc-sunscreen, but it’s SO BEAUTIFUL. I’m an extremely pale person just like you (I’ve had friends call me see through, or glow in the dark), and this is exactly the type of product that I’ve been looking for over the course of decades. Bath and Body Works used to have a body lotion they alleged to have crushed pearl in it that I would wear on my face back in the early 00’s, but this is a thousand times more beautiful. No sparkles or chunky glitter, no heaviness, just luminosity and slight coverage. Glow-from-within and unclockable if applied mindfully. “Maybe she’s born with it,” indeed. If I’m being completely transparent, I would totally have worn this in the old days. 😅
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Oh the names I got called when I was young 😅 I was almost pure white but with freckles on the nose 😝 I did link a primer that looked somewhat similar to the lead salve. But it is pricey so I’m wondering if Alicia is working on a safe version. When she does I’ll share it!
@JP-rx2zu
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup Oh, yes. Vampire was a favorite of my classmates. Corpse bride, too. 😂 Thank you so much for the link, and for the potential follow-up, if Alicia does end up being able to create a safe version!
@xassylax
4 ай бұрын
This just reminded me of this weird off label bottle of lotion that I was given years ago. It claimed to be “shimmery” so in my mind, I figured it had something like mica or some other super fine shimmery substance. Nope. It was a cheap, watery, sickly sweet vanilla scented lotion with literal plastic glitter chunks in it. 🥴 Absolutely hilarious looking back but I was _pissed_ in the moment.
@RedHead94100
2 ай бұрын
I use a Shiseido sunscreen that has very thin liquidy texture and on me with full skin prep gives a similar blurring but luminous look
@SeannaMiriah
4 ай бұрын
This was such a cool project to be a part of, I’m incredibly proud of it! Kudos to all the hard work you put into it Erin. Congrats on a groundbreaking series! 🎉❤🙏🏼
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Ladies and gentlemen, the most patient editor in the world 😅 Thankyou sooo much For all your hard work Seanna 👏
@SeannaMiriah
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup any time! Happy to be a part of it ❤
@Nurse-Addison
4 ай бұрын
I wore calamine lotion as foundation in highschool lol I later became a makeup artist for a decade and now a nurse. I love your channel !
@sarahtaylor2284
4 ай бұрын
This was amazing! I have some 8th grade students write podcasts about makeup and makeup history and I have directed them to you as source material and they come back all excited and hyped BEYOND "WE LIKE MAKEUP WEE!" They come back fascinated by the science and psychology AND the ability to do a better wing line! :D
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
I would absolutely love to hear these podcasts! 🤩 we def need more beauty history exploration - maybe not with such reckless handling as me trying on though 😅 but it’s nice to know others are as interested as I am 😊
@robertcharlottemaxwell
4 ай бұрын
Erin this was absolutely marvellous. I'm an archaeologist and specialise in radioactive material culture so if you ever decide to make anything on the history of radioactive skincare and cosmetics, hit me up! Thoradia, for that eternal glow...
@raquel.garcia.1995
4 ай бұрын
Omg I hope she sees this!!
@bodyofhope
4 ай бұрын
BOOST!!!
@TheMunchkinita2509
4 ай бұрын
I don't have TikTok, but I've seen Mr. Ford on KZitem and simply ADORE how knowledgeable he is and how simple his explanations are so that even someone like me can not only understand, but retain the helpful info he shares. (The ladies from LipstickLesbians also do this if anyone is interested!)
@r-e_mii
4 ай бұрын
Is Mr Ford his channel name or is he a co-host/guest on other channels?
@TheMunchkinita2509
4 ай бұрын
When I saw him, he was a guest, I think it was InsiderBeauty, but I'm not 100% on that (I said Mr. Ford bc I didn't want to misspell his first name 😅).
@kallik6466
4 ай бұрын
@@r-e_miihis name is Javon Ford! He's a very well spoken and knowledgeable cosmetic chemist, you can find him at @javonford16 (if he doesn't show up, search his name and look at KZitem shorts)
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
We’ve done some fun TikTok’s together actually! He made me a 1930’s lipstick based on one of my old recipe books 😊
@juzkiddin
4 ай бұрын
I haven't worn makeup in years, but I am a huge history nerd, so this is incredibly fascinating. I love your channel, and I can't believe how fast it's grown. You definitely deserve your own show.
@teijaflink2226
4 ай бұрын
I can't deny it looks beautiful as made-up, despite more sheer than I imagined seems to hide imperfections and both have kind look matt and have a shine.
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
I did not share this but I did try it quickly on my face - it looked exactly as on my hand, whiter with a luminosity but no coverage at all. Somewhat toned down redness. Once we know more from professor McNeil maybe we can explore a part 3 😛
@jotarodidyoubustthisnut
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup Id love to see that footage, maybe after the full series is out we can get some deleted scene bonus footage ?
@mabel8179
2 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup You are brave indeed! How does it feel on the skin? Does it sting, feel cold or anything?
@MaiMorrison
4 ай бұрын
I’m 19 and homeless right now with my mom but watching you talk about/ expirement with makeup and its history and Hollywood makes me feel so glamorous💕✨ I love you and your videos so much!
@colorwithme8956
4 ай бұрын
AHH A FULL LENGTH VIDEO IM SO HAPPY!
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Finally 😅 this one took me forever! So much research but I’m relieved to post and clear my brain, thinking of only lead for months lol!
@eelplant
4 ай бұрын
Same!
@Vshlynnn
4 ай бұрын
OMG ERIN I LOVE YOU. I’m a chemist who has a special interest in cosmetics & I’m *living* for this content. I’m so glad I found your channel!! I’d love to see or even do more research on how the lead affects the skin, especially having our own oils mix in w the lead while it’s on the skin, possibly creating a similar effect to the Lairds Beauty oil, since the sample skin wasn’t producing oils like a human would
@silversweet9211
4 ай бұрын
Would you ever do a video about the kind of makeup that the Vikings or the Aztecs used? Love your content by the way!
@ambersather7460
4 ай бұрын
Oooh that would be soo interesting!
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Yes I’d love to! 🤩 It may take awhile to get to but I plan to explore as many cultures as possible 😊
@mirandaorcutt2279
4 ай бұрын
Yes please!
@Jenna907AK
4 ай бұрын
Yes!!!
@janycemackenzie2160
4 ай бұрын
Yes please
@Cloudyconfusion
4 ай бұрын
This is an incredible video. The audio quality. Video. Storytelling. Editing. On location filming, collaboration of creators. Quality. Everything!
@haleyc.3530
4 ай бұрын
This series has such similar vibes to the BBC Lucy Worsley tv shows, whoever makes that show would be the perfect team to work with to make this into a tv series !
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Omg I’ve never seen these. I’m going to look up right now 😊 I think Lisa Eldridge did an incredible series with the bbc on makeup. I think it was Covid that only allowed it to be 3 episodes. We did chat about teaming up for aomething 😊
@Diamond_Skies
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup Lucy Worsley does a wide array of historical videos for the BBC that are great! Also, Amber Butchardt, a fashion historian, has done a series I highly recommend called A Stitch in Time (BBC) that is both fascinating and at times heartbreaking. She also did a series for English Heritage on historical hair and makeup you might like. Both can be found on KZitem. And yes, Lisa Eldridge's series was great as well!
@Diamond_Skies
4 ай бұрын
The BBC seems to support this kind of programming moreso than the States. I've seen so many cool series on fashion/history, music, subcultures, and art from the UK. Seems like a good place for her to pitch a show!
@haleyc.3530
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup I think you’d like her show, if you aren’t that into British royal history then I think at least you’ll enjoy the investigative documentary editing style inspo and the cute outfits lol . That would be amazing ! I hope you get to collab !
@haleyc.3530
4 ай бұрын
@@Diamond_Skies yeah and BBC shows like the Lucy Worsley ones are also often aired on PBS (a free over the air tv channel focused on educational content) in the states so it’s much more accessible than any streaming services that are locked behind a paywall .
@Jarvis_Mari
4 ай бұрын
I have a special interest in Tudor/Elizabethan history, clothing, hair and makeup, so when I saw the first part of this video, I clicked SO fast, and once I saw this upload, I clicked equally as fast and liked before I even started watching. I have always thought that Elizabeth I's makeup use was skewed by male historians in the past, as men often vilified much of what women partook in and labeled it as sin and vanity. Since, lets face it, men were most often cataloguing history throughout time since it was seen as men's work in most cases, and therefore a lot of things can be seen to be skewed from a man's perspective and opinions on whatever matters they deemed necessary to comment on. I do not think that Elizabeth would have lived as long as she did had used lead based makeup as frequently and vigorously as some historians of the past have suggested. And since modern historians often look to past historians for references, some don't question the past historians that they are referencing. So I am truly glad that you have taken the initiative to test these recipes, compare them to one another, and use scientific means to gauge the effects on the skin and human body that these would have caused. It is truly fascinating, and gives really good insight into how history can often be misread by the more modern world. Also, the assumption that her body burst in her coffin due to the buildup of noxious vapors in her body from her makeup never held any weight with me. It was also rumored that her Father Henry VIII burst in his coffin, but since she was a woman, it MUST have been due to her own vanity (sarcasm), and not... I dunno... that fact that decomposing bodies, both human and animal, build up with gasses that are naturally produced by the body during the decomposition process. That is why it is so dangerous to go near a whale's corpse, since they can explode without warning and turn into a deadly projectile in themselves, and are usually cut open before that in order to prevent such an occurrence.
@beatdizzy
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! So fascinating. I always assumed she inherited the pox with the country from her father too...
@myladyswardrobe
4 ай бұрын
I've been studying and re-enacting Tudor/Elizabethan life for 30 years now. I've gone through the Royal Accounts for Elizabeth for her wardrobe etc including "makeup" and there is just nothing. The few references are always after her death or by people who were very late in her reign. For example, one description of her around 1600 mentions her rotted black teeth - except this person never saw her. We have ONE reference of her needing a tooth removed (many people now do) and she was worried about getting it removed (understandably at the time) and apparently (we don't know whether this is absolutely true) one of her male courtiers, had one of his teeth (a healthy one) removed and that helped her have hers removed. The reference to a body bursting in the coffin is about Henry VIII - and due to his health issues and sheer size these does seem like it is true. I have not heard this about Elizabeth in all the years I've been studying her. I have portrayed Elizabeth at an event in Saffron Walden in 2022 which was lovely to do. Made my gown for the event and even had a small front wiglet created (I had a headdress at the back so no need for a full wig) as my own hair is blonde and she was red...and I didn't have time to dress my hair as I usually do. Eventually will get a page up on my new website about it (www.myladyswardrobe.com)
@Jarvis_Mari
4 ай бұрын
@@myladyswardrobe YESSS!!! THANK YOU!!! I find it very frustrating that people still to this day say that Elizabeth burst in her coffin. There are SO MANY "history" channels here on KZitem saying the same thing over and over. And even if she DID, so what? If she did it would be from natural phenomena, NOT because of her makeup. Which, was less likely to happen anyways since they removed the majority of internal organs in those days and put them in separate containers for preservation. I feel as if she has been wrongly documented by "historians" throughout time, and those false documentations have trickled into today's time. There are many wrong historical perspectives that people don't challenge to this day simple because earlier historians said so. I have been making historically accurate Tudor court dresses this year (1530's, as my 14x great grandfather was Sir Henry Norreys, who was executed during the Anne Boleyn trials), and plan on making Elizibethan ones next, so that's so cool to me!!!
@myladyswardrobe
4 ай бұрын
@@beatdizzy smallpox is not inherited. You may be thinking of syphilis. If the parent (mother) has it, then the child can be born with it. In this case, there is no evidence Henry VIII had syphilis. We can be confident this was the case from the medical records we have. the main "treatment" for syphilis in the 16th cehtury was mercury (which had its own issues). Henry was never "prescribed" this. Also, Henry did not seem to have many in the way of mistresses. We only know of two - Bessie Blount in the 1510s and Mary Boleyn, Anne Boleyn's sister in the early 1520s. Both before he had any relationship with Anne Boleyn and certainly 10 years before Elizabeth was born,. Also, if a child is born with syphilis they are not going to live very long - certainly not nearly 70 years as Elizabeth did and certainly not without obvious health issues such as cognitive delay and development, skeletomuscular complications, neurological issues - likely severe learning difficulties - which one could never describe Elizabeth as having. And that is assuming any child with congenital syphilis survived the birth. Often, if its contracted in utero, it often results in still born or death soon after birth. So, no, Elizabeth did not have syphilis, and neither did Henry VIII and more importantly, neither did Anne Boleyn - as the only way Elizabeth could have got it is if Anne had been infected.
@myladyswardrobe
4 ай бұрын
@@Jarvis_Mari I've just discovered that the website for Greenwich Palace which was the site where Elizabeth was born, has a whole load of wrong information particularly about the so called "makeup". Ho hum. I'm constantly trying to stop myths about our ancestors...eg they never washed themselves, they didn't clean their teeth, they were really really short, homes were messy, hated their children, etc etc . I've made so many gowns over the years. I have a 1535 gown (basing it closely on but not absolutely identical to, the Queen Jane Seymour painting) for this August. Currently this weekend on a Dior style 1950s dress! I have a form on my website if you wanted to connect with me. Please feel free. Happy sewing,.
@stanleygagner
4 ай бұрын
Your content is so amazing! I heard that the makeup used by kabuki actors actually had lead up until the 20th century, and it was a true white paint. Many well-known actors had their careers cut short by some of the symptoms of lead poisoning. It probably had other pigments too, but this might be another avenue for investigating how lead might have been able to create a more cakey texture.
@Call-me-Al
4 ай бұрын
Geisha also used very white paint, but I don't know if it contained any lead. They wanted that high opacity white paint color, it wasn't supposed to look like normal pale skin but far whiter.
@phoenixfritzinger9185
4 ай бұрын
@@Call-me-AlI remember watching a video on the Vogue Japan KZitem channel of a traditional Japanese dancer doing a get ready with me. The makeup that is used these days is still manufactured by Shiseido and it looked like it was something water based. I’m just kinda amazed that she could get that level of coverage with a water based face paint and it did not crack or crumble at all. It just stayed smooth the whole time even after she was done preforming
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
I want so badly to go to Japan and explore this further 😮 the first white lead makeup ever found comes from China which certainly would have then lead to Japan. I think, and I will have to try this, that if you mix water with the powder perhaps it could give more coverage. The thing is the lead flake itself is not water soluble so I imagine it would be very streaky. However if you were acting on stage in the theatre you wouldn’t mind as people would not be so close up. The total white out effect probably would be more important. Anyway it’s all theories but I truly hope I can find out and film it all one day soon!😊
@r-mz9yo
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeupI can't wait to watch this when you do!
@makeup_tashaqueen
4 ай бұрын
Erin be risking her health for the good of beauty science. What an absolute legend
@annamendoza3479
4 ай бұрын
This is epic -- knowledgeable professionals together in 1 video!
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much! 🤗!
@francygennaio
3 күн бұрын
you seriously need to sell this series to some TV company. they are aesthetically perfect, interesting, precise, practically ready
@Yuusfw
4 ай бұрын
I love that it looks like a professional documental instead of a regular youtube video. Definetely worth the waiting
@Katiee0592
3 ай бұрын
I am in LOVE with this channel. I’m not into makeup myself, but the history and knowledge you gain from this is absolutely incredible. It feels SO good to feed my brain. And I’m always hungry for more. It is almost as if I can _feel_ my brain and mind intensifying. I can feel all of my energy focused inside my head and the awareness of my body is almost nonexistent. If it was a lightbulb it would be as if my brain is becoming brighter as more information is absorbed. I’m weird, so perhaps this doesn’t mean anything to anyone else or you can’t relate, either way I’m grateful for people like this in the world. I admire them so much. They are truly what makes people so great and change our world forever. An amazing part of history.
@misssophiemary
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Erin, for not only all the time you must have taken to research, produce and film this, but also funding this kind of content to share with us, yourself. Your passion for your favourite topic shines through each episode. I hope that you are able to continue to produce these wonderful videos and I am looking forward to seeing what you do next!
@sierrahaberkorn6259
4 ай бұрын
I've discovered your channel a week ago, and I've watched pretty much every video you've posted since. I love history, science, and all things fashion and beauty; so this channel is a perfect mix of the two.You have no idea how excited I am for part two of the lead series! Watching your channel has also given me inspiration for my own make-up looks, hair styles, and even outfits. So thank you, Erin, for sharing these vintage beauty hacks, beauty history, and little snippets of your personal style and work as a make-up artist. Please keep posting content when you can.
@8jaime8
4 ай бұрын
I need a non-toxic version of this immediately! It’s so lovely, sheer and luminous. 🥰
@dillinrivera91
4 ай бұрын
Your dedication to makeup history and knowledge is top tier💗
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that Thankyou! 🤗
@pb_and_nutella
4 ай бұрын
It looks beautiful, it has an incredible smoothing and blurring effect, and it looks radiant/ dewy/ glowy, very on trend; this was fascinating, you did an incredible job with the research and info
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😊
@allyabernathy4098
4 ай бұрын
honestly i am so impressed with the research and care that you put into this content. i know people used to criticize you for not being clear enough about the dangers of certain vintage/ancient makeup recreations, and it’s clear you took that to heart and truly stepped your game up!! it’s so rare when you see a creator actually respond to criticism by changing their behavior instead of just bitching about the fact their viewers had the audacity to critique them in the first place. very impressive, well done all around ❤
@pikaboubou
4 ай бұрын
19:35 I was totally going to say it looks like zinc! I use diaper rash cream on my face, and I get this beautiful semi-white cast that just blurs all of my imperfections and acne while calming inflamation. I wonder if mixing the cream with just a smidgeon of highlighter would give a similar iridescent glow? I want to test this out 😂
@jenm9772
4 ай бұрын
This is so fascinating! Particularly coming from an aesthetician background, the lead penetration levels makes so much sense. Your stratum corneum serves as a barrier layer for your skin, so it makes sense the acidic nature of vinegar would break this down and allow for the intracellular lead penetration. Thank you for such an indepth research!
@randocalrissian347
4 ай бұрын
Your channel combines so much that I love!!! You can’t get any more amazing. Thank you to those who participated sharing their knowledge and skills in this video too. I am so crushing on the chemist, what a beautiful young man. Chemistry, history, antiques, oh my nerdy soul❤
@MiniBrandsObsessedMama
4 ай бұрын
🖤Gosh, we MISSED you Erin!🖤 Sending Love from Toronto, Ontario!♥️🇨🇦♥️
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
This one took way too long 😅 I love Toronto by the way!
@beksinskis.creature
4 ай бұрын
Oh wow I'm actually impressed by how good that looks on the skin. Its so modern and sophisticated rather than cakey greasepaint
@Fatimahtal
4 ай бұрын
You are the most interesting makeup artist in the world. Your knowledge, curiosity, your passion with makeup and personality. Just everything
@Dan-B
4 ай бұрын
It’s interesting to think about the developing understanding of substances in science and society, and how and when they start the process of going from being common place, to becoming a known toxic substance. eg. People see it as wild that people used to use products containing lead, yet we still use products today that contain things like Titanium Dioxide, which is becoming understood to also be toxic.
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
Omg it is 😮 woah I def need to explore this further. The only thing I can think of is maybe talc. It’s interesting clean cosmetic companies do not use talc at all. I’m curious to explore this further
@fnnygrndm
4 ай бұрын
TiO2 as a cosmetic is still proven safe (it's also the only PROVEN safe sunscreen filter for aquatic life - zinc actually harms it just as much as organic filters do), debatable as a food additive though.
@fnnygrndm
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup Scientifically the fear around talc is bc of possibility of contamination with asbestos rather than talc itself. But in modern cosmetics due to refinement it's not an issue. However greenwashing has made it a whole thing.
@beatdizzy
4 ай бұрын
The J&J case only just kicked in and they switched talc for cornstarch in 2023. I know it was ostensibly about the contamination, but if they eventually dropped talc altogether, it would be interesting to go through the court docs. Inc decoder says a Kiels SPF has titanium dioxide. Mac powder blush.
@UltimateGenosyko
Ай бұрын
Wow, that lead face paint is gorgeous. I understand now why they loved it. I love the fairy/mermaid like quality it gave the skin, nothing like the thick zinc like opaque face paint we see in media!
@Forevergreenclover
Ай бұрын
This is some of the most original and highest quality content I’ve seen on KZitem in a while 👏👏👏
@Gokiburimiyu
4 ай бұрын
There’s also a lot of myths around Geisha’s white makeup, it would be interesting to see a video were you try to recreate the different recipes.
@flibbertygibbette
4 ай бұрын
The quality of research, script, direction, production, hosting, all of it... brava. This is amazing.
@adiraodeda7962
Ай бұрын
This is so educational ❤❤ so glad you posted this. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ learned so much. Over 60 years old - Cosmetologist about 42 years. Love your research. If I was teaching I would highly recommend them to watch this. 🏆
@NatalieSanguis
4 ай бұрын
Okay but I need a dupe of that lead makeup/skincare BAD. It looks so beautiful on the skin!
@Pilk_
4 ай бұрын
I suspect camphor might cause flushing too (like a liniment), meaning lead does not need to penetrate so deeply before it can reach the blood stream and cause systemic effects.
@LCx829
4 ай бұрын
Ive always been fascinated with Queen Elizabeths makeup. This is amazing ❤
@cherylb6755
4 ай бұрын
Hey Erin~ This is exceptional. While your passion for make-up - especially from an historical perspective - is clear, I think you are also a passionate story teller. It’s been a few years now since I found you; and while not big into make-up, I never miss one of your videos. As so many others have commented, you deserve a deal with some money person to fund your work. Thank you for sharing. 💖
@epowell4211
4 ай бұрын
Answering all the questions I didn't know I had lol. I'm not surprised that the impression we have today is that they went around like Mimes: there's a prevalent bias against makeup, so reports of it in media would be exaggerated. Working class people would probably be very exposed to sun - dark, ruddy, freckled at least - and they probably saw the rich as pasty faced in comparison.
@inakshe_sewing
4 ай бұрын
It would be so helpful if Prof.Mcneill would post a link to the results of the lead poisoning (as she mentioned drawings of the women who were affected by Lairds of Beauty in the end) as some people who had it back in the day were never diagnosed with lead poisoning and that would be so helpful to compare the effects.
@grubbiechirp5695
2 ай бұрын
16:20 is when she actually tries it
@AriaLouisa
Ай бұрын
The point around weighting the odds of using a toxic substance really helps to better understand the choices people made in the past. We are often puzzled about the use of these harming ingredients or mock people for being stupid back in the day, but I feel like people nowadays aren’t much different. Lots of people do incredibly risky things in the name of beauty, even though the negative consequences are often well documented. In other cases, companies lie and downplay the risks, just like these vintage ads did.
@macprofire
4 ай бұрын
Now I wonder what they did in the BBC documentary with Lisa Eldridge where the lead produced a wall paint-like colour.
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
So I chatted with Lisa about it. The thing is this 1831 recipe is the only known formulation with actual measurements. Any others you’d have to guess on how much of each ingredient to add. I asked professor McNeill if she experimented with others and she said yes all of them. She also said they all went on the same, very sheer like a primer consistency 😮
@macprofire
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeup So there had to be some other pigment Eldridge used if all the lead compounds make that sheer a mixture. In the documentary it looked more like a vaseline or cold cream with titanium dioxide or some other harshly white pigment. I stand confused 😅
@dianadambrosio1
16 күн бұрын
I am .. no words... ... just amazed .. and shocked THANK YOU for this .. this is not just about make up - it's about our health and about intelligently choosing non toxic lives with this knowledge! Wow ...
@Amila-ym7ny
4 ай бұрын
How is this content free omg
@freshmintsky
4 ай бұрын
So so many knowledgable people in one video i can't 🫠🥺❤️❤️❤️ i would faint. This is my fav beauty video ever!! Powerhouse. I would love to hear Jevon speak more. I can see everyone's enthusiasm filling the room ahhhh 💗💖
@karmakobweb
3 ай бұрын
Fascinating, the lead makeup makes the skin look so beautiful. I can understand the appeal, especially without knowing how truly dangerous it was.
@daynabennett4227
2 ай бұрын
This was really educational I enjoyed this a lot and the shock factor if you wearing the lead really kept me engaged and for someone with ADHD that’s a feat in itself. Well done this is incredible work and beautifully done video
@eelplant
4 ай бұрын
Love your videos, ur one of my faves. wish u would make more!! So happy to see a new one!:)
@giu.m
4 ай бұрын
27:32 this is INSANE!!! The level of research and production on this video is amazing! I need this as a regular series on a streaming platform!! Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@foreverwander0320
12 сағат бұрын
27:17 This section is a great demonstration of how important formulation is in skincare!
@debdan_
4 ай бұрын
This was incredible! It combined my 2 fav things: history & makeup! Amazing job Erin! Please do more like this
@butterfly3366
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the effort you put in these series! As a vintage nerd I like your content in general a lot, but I especially love these longer deep-dive videos and this is such a fascinating topic. As many have mentioned, I would appreciate a closer examination of historical Japanese makeup as well. I once read that the Samurai didn’t have any healthy heirs at some point in history because all the babies and toddlers were getting sick and dying from the makeup of their mothers. I wonder if there is any scientific proof for that or if that is just an assumption…
@LivingLifeAwake
4 ай бұрын
Your passion for historical makeup and bringing this to the now is truly amazing your one of a kind and it really helps us as women understand how lucky we are to have all this makeup and skincare at the palm of our hands compared to the past. This is literally amazing content Emily !
@kalil_da_silva
4 ай бұрын
Oddly enough, I read once that Elizabeth I actually died of dental cavities. Back then, sugar was a big deal and the richest ones consumed it as if it was medicinal. However, they didn't know much about the damages like cavities and therefore how to treat them, so a cavity would turn into an infection and would spread along the whole body, leading a person to death
@Itubersays
4 ай бұрын
Just came here to say!! Still hoping Erin does the early 50’s Marilyn lol she’s the only one who knows how!! Love all your hard work and dedication! Waiting for your makeup line to drop… 😢
@erinparsonsmakeup
4 ай бұрын
No makeup line in the works but the museum is! I can’t wait to share all my beautiful vintage items with others 🤗 more to come! Soon ish 😆 I will def have to do a very detailed video on MM’s 50’s makeup soon
@krissykriss328
4 ай бұрын
@@erinparsonsmakeupI can't wait to see the museum!!! How exciting! Love ya doll! ❤
@anotherinternetidiot6300
4 ай бұрын
SO EXCITED FOR PART 2!!!
@Bizarro__world
4 ай бұрын
This level of research and production is insane !! Please whatever we need to get you picked up by a network !!
@Marinahoneydew
3 ай бұрын
after seeing it mixed with just almond oil it immediately reminded me of mineral sunscreen. White cast, luminosity and a sheer coverage. Definitely not for every skin tone but I’m super fair and it always made my skin look more even.
@janellemccumber6805
4 ай бұрын
How devastating to see how/how quickly the lead and vinegar damaged and penetrated the skin! How awful for those who ignorantly applied this to their skin 😢 Thank you Erin and your team of experts! Very thorough analysis of the old lead skincare products. ❤
@MariaPetalcorin
4 ай бұрын
Interesting, Lisa Eldridge also made a video about comparing ceruse made from lead and chalk. The toxic version was so much whiter that it made the chalk version look gray. She didn’t show it on actual skin though, so thank you for taking the risk and letting us see the two compared!
@aurevoiralex
4 ай бұрын
Queen Liz the First mainly had bad teeth because the adored sweetmeats and anything sugary. This is well known about Her. Like you said, there's no way she could have lived that long had she been severely poisoned.
@gisellel12357
20 күн бұрын
When you mentioned the vinegar it occurred to me immediately that when I prep a roast or chicken, I add a lot of vinegar with the spices and let it sit in the fridge and the flavor permeates the meat better than without the vinegar. So this actually makes so much sense. That poor woman didn’t realize she was pickling herself with lead. So fascinating.
@elizabethmarie96
4 ай бұрын
That's so fascinating knowing the lead caused pimples. I'm from Flint, and during the water crisis my whole body erupted with acne from showering in the lead poisoned water. I never knew why, all I knew was when I started showering at a family member's home who had well water, my skin immediately improved.
@bodhibraieoux6196
2 ай бұрын
Chances of white lead and vinegar being used as a bath milk combo after the heat of fashion suggested it had the best coverage for make up. That initial luminous combination looked nice though
@EGGrun
4 ай бұрын
This is the best short documentary I think I've ever seen. I need more of this ❤
@hanonhold
4 ай бұрын
Oh Erin this is fantastic! I've been watching your stuff for ages but the production quality on these videos has been insane. So, so cool!
@Lushiestgirl07
4 ай бұрын
I absolutely ADORE this series. I love understanding vintage cosmetics/ makeup. This is so interesting. Brilliant work
@katcuzzi
4 ай бұрын
It looks quite beautiful - I wonder if there are any modern (non-toxic) products that would achieve a similar result?
@robinswantack4945
4 ай бұрын
Erin, I could watch you all day! This series is so fascinating and educational. But never boring. You can see all of the hard work and research that you do. Every time I get a notification about one of your videos, I jump right to it! Kudos to you!
@williamdrake9864
4 ай бұрын
Erin you never cease to amaze me. Im absolutely amazed that you risked it all coating yourself in Lead for this. Mad Respect!!!! I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for this fascinating information.
@denniscastillo3410
4 ай бұрын
Fascinating first off this passion of yours is gone from being a curious hobby to a Netflix quality docu-series. Whichever streaming platform is lucky enough to have you on their service will not regret it! You are such a multi faceted talent with layers of creativity that need to be shared with the rest of the multiverse. I can only dream to not only have a successful career but a passion project that is enjoyed by my community. Rock on I will gladly keep watching.
@NancyJones-uw2rb
Ай бұрын
That’s crazy that paint chips taste sweet. And your look!!!
@aslynnbrooks9275
4 ай бұрын
I dont see that this was addressed but hypothetically, if she did wear this lead based product on her face, its actually very likely that the reason she would have been described as wearing a white paint on her face was because people who saw her with the product on had notbing else to visually compare it to. To them, seeing someone wearing a brightening, lightening luminous cream versus most other people they saw around them who may not have worn any makeup or skincare at all, might have been more visually jarring and the easiest way they could describe the look, especially where many lacked the education behind how the cosmetic worked, was that it was like a white paint on the face. I can see where one might want to use the cream to fill in fine lines and pores and make their skin appear brighter and smoother, but to common people during that time who didnt understand what they were looking at, i can also see where they could describe that as being a mask of white. We also have to consider that their way of speaking and explaining things was probably vastly different to today. Where, for example, today we interpret the phrase, "white paint on the face" to be quite literal, but back then literal phrases were used in a very casual, yet poetic sense. Then, they could have understood that to mean a thin coating of bright makeup. But then when taking into consideration that some of the written descriptions of her were done with bitter intent, it could have been possible that these phrases were used to poke fun at her appearance, but the poetic exaggerations were describing a very real look that she had. The "face of white paint" could have been a descriptor coming from a place of lack of understanding of what they were looking at (if not many wore or had access to makeup and skincare at the time), a simple poetic turn of phrase that we today are drawing a literal meaning from, or it could have been a poetic exaggeration used to poke fun at her appearance and cater to an audience of like minded individuals that also disliked her at the time (kind of like a modern gossip or papparazzi). All in all, im simply saying that we could be taking the "white paint" phrase far too literally and that was just their way of describing the affects of the product, especially when they had little to compare it to, in terms of other forms of makeup and skin care at the time. If people were walking around during that time with faces actually painted white, as a makeup look, im sure the description would have been something entirely different, because then there would have been a comparison. But idk i could be completely wrong in this observation. Would love to hear your thoughts.
@Zoeraye11
4 ай бұрын
the level of professionalism is exactly what i expected from following your tiktok :,) i love your content, historical and informative yet still so fun and hands on!!!! you never disappoint me! i hope you make more youtube videos like this for beauty all over the world. asia would be so interesting!
@gailrussell27
4 ай бұрын
This one was phenomenal. The 4 hour time frame along with palsey of the wrists … also NON reversible 😮 The people you talked to where fantastic … no wonder at some point all the old buildings were striped of the lead paint. Literally thinking 🤔 about this one
@marissahammer2229
4 ай бұрын
Wow what an incredible video! Thank you Erin for making and posting such an educational video. Someone please give this woman her own TV show! I’m eagerly awaiting your next upload, your videos are truly the best. Thank you!
@strawbunnies
Ай бұрын
Learning that lead paint chips have a sweet taste makes sense! My sister got lead poisoning from licking/ biting our window sills as a toddler (our house was built in like 1900). We couldn’t figure out why my sister was chewing on the wood but this makes sense!
@lorigumm793
2 ай бұрын
Wow i really love the old era shows (like queen Elizabeth and other royalty) because its educational while still being entertaining. And this fits right into that category. I really LOVE your videos, especially the ones with old recipes. I wear basic makeup myself im not a fanatic but gosh i enjoy your content so much! Probably my favorite content creator and learn so much! YOU DESERVE A SHOW. i would watch the HECK out of it, binge for sure. I pray you reach all your dreams and more! That makeup museum is gonna be so 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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