Elizabethans achieved this pale look by using a cosmetic called Venetian ceruse, made from white lead which is of course poisonus. the reasoning behind the pale complexion being desireable during this era is that it represented wealth. Peasants and working class women worked outside often for long periods at time and of course built up a suntan therefore tanned skin was regarded as common therefore wealthy women strived to make their skin appear as pale as possible . The red cheeks and lips were achieved by using a red face paint called Fucus.
I found some of this information from the website: http://www.fragrancex.com/fragrance-information/elizabethan-makeup.aspx
Leading on from here, this portrait reminded me of the Queen of Hearts from the story Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol.. these are a couple of images I found on Google of Queen of hearts inspired make up and the charecter from the Tim Burton Movie. The websites the pictures were taken from are listed below...
The above right image is the Queen of hearts in the Tim Burton movie version of alice in wonderland this reminds me of Elizabethan make up because of the white base, thin eyebrows red lips and although it is not actually make up the red Elizabethan style hair. The above left image is again Queen of Hearts inspired make up, with a white base, rosy redcheeks and red lips. The only un-authentic Elizabethan element in both of these looks is the eye makeup. Elizabethans did attempt to darken their lashes with Kohl but would not have achieved a thick eyeline or depth of black which is attainable using modern day make up such as liquid eyeliners and mascaras, and again the bright sky blue eyeshadow gives these images a contemporary feel.
this Image of Queen of Hearts make up i found on a
Pictures from: http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-costume-ideas/117293-chesire-cat-makeup-ideas.htmlhttp://chasing-paperplanes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/halloween-is-coming.html
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