18th Century Dame - Theatrical

Today in college we researched the 18th Century, how they lived, social class, and what hair and make-up would have been like.
We then had to create an 18th Century Dame look.

To achieve this look I first had to cover the eyebrows. To do this I added a thin layer of petroleum jelly over the eyebrows, then using Ben Nye Nose and Scar Wax (anchoring it down to the skin around the eyebrow) I removed the eyebrows.

I then applyied a layer of Graftobian's Translucent Powder over the eyebrows to remove any tackiness from the wax.

Next, using a sponge, I applied a layer of Mehron's Clown White until my models face was as white as I required it.

I then applied another layer of Graftobian's Translucent Powder to set the Clown White.

Using Ben Nye Media Pro HD Eye Definer Gel, I then redrew eyebrows on the model in a high arch shape.

Next I applied a pink blusher to the cheeks in a circle and blended out. For this I used DDR-75 Nectarine from my Ben Nye Pressed Powder Palette.

I then applied red to the lips in a heart-like shape, exaggerating the Cupid’s bow. I used shade RLS-33 Marilyn Red from my Ben Nye Lip Colour Palette, and applied it with Ben Nye brush FDB-71.

Then using the Ben Nye Media Pro HD Eye Definer Gel again, I drew on a beauty spot above the lips.

Lastly I backcombed the hair into a quiff and pinned two curls to the side in an 18^th Century style.

In order to improve this look further I could have also added patches of fabric in different shapes to the face. In the 18^th Century these were useful for covering up scars or skin disorders and infections such as small pox. They were also used for social reasons to show who was married, gay, etc.