The Dark Truth Behind Elizabeth I’s Famous White Makeup

Published on 02/10/2022
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Animal Products On Her Face

As was customary at the time, Elizabeth also wore her brows in arched lines and painted her lips a vivid crimson. The queen’s cheeks were occasionally rouged with animal products, and the scarlet color was obtained with a combination of plant dye and beeswax, according to experts.

Animal Products On Her Face

Animal Products On Her Face

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