The Dark Truth Behind Elizabeth I’s Famous White Makeup

Published on 02/10/2022
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The Ideal Beauty

A pale complexion, light hair, scarlet lips, and sparkling eyes were all considered attractive throughout the Renaissance. In a time when illness and disease were frequent and could quickly disfigure a lady, this was a challenging goal to accomplish. So, how did Elizabeth and her contemporaries keep their appearances so impeccable?

The Ideal Beauty

The Ideal Beauty

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