Cosmetics in the 1920s

[1] The heavily made-up look of the 1920s was a reaction to the demure, feminine Gibson Girl of the pre-war period.

[1] In the 1920s, an international beauty culture was forged, and society increasingly focused on novelty and change.

Women also found a new need to wear more make-up, as a skewed postwar sex ratio created a new emphasis on sexual beauty.

[3] Metal lip tracers, made in various sizes to satisfy the wishes of the wearer, were developed to ensure flawless lipstick application.

[3] During the 1920s, the messy elixir blushes of past years were replaced by creams, powders, liquids, and rouge papers.

[3] Blush was applied in circular motions on the cheek and occasionally on the knees depending on the type of woman you identify within society.

[3] In the early 1920s many women fulfilled their desire for darker fuller lashes by resorting to the use of common household products.

During the middle of the decade, mascara was available in cake, tube, wax, and liquid form and applied with a brush.

Eyebrows in the 1920s were very thin, resembling a straight line pointing downward toward the outside corner of the eye.