Using Ancient Cosmetics to Create Modern Makeup (Do Not Try At Home!)

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  • Warning: DO NOT try this at home. Some of these pigments contain toxic ingredients. I do not recommend putting it on your skin. I'm just curious and crazy enough to try these on myself. I want to know what the pigment looked like, the opacity, the texture- and I'm willing to risk it to find out 😆
    Let's see how modern-day makeup looks using Ancient Makeup techniques.
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  • @shelby8364
    @shelby8364 ปีที่แล้ว +3434

    *casually shaves off eyebrows and whips out a bag of lead* lol you're the best 💖 been obsessed with your channel since your first video

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +238

      😂

    • @Leilani2828
      @Leilani2828 ปีที่แล้ว +203

      the casually shaving off eyebrows got me lmaoo

    • @michelejordan4115
      @michelejordan4115 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@erinparsonsmakeup WE NEED MORE, MORE, MOOOOOOOOORE LONG VIDEOS! IM IN LOVE!

    • @cocosmom2852
      @cocosmom2852 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      THE COMMITMENT 😂. Nd si casual ur really the underrated Goat 🐐 😅

    • @ryn4860
      @ryn4860 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      did she actually 😭😭😭 i was wondering

  • @kannakanina6552
    @kannakanina6552 ปีที่แล้ว +4467

    Thank you for warning viewers about toxicity. It’s refreshing to see such disclaimers. It shows intention and care.

    • @WinterCrystal1009
      @WinterCrystal1009 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Edit: Whoops, I just realized she addresses my point at the very beginning of the video, which is so nice
      She doesn't do it as often in her shorts apparently? Like, some have warnings while others don't with the comments section giving the warning. Confuses tf out of me lol

    • @ciciad2010
      @ciciad2010 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      @@WinterCrystal1009 you would think common sense would be enough of a warning lmao

    • @WinterCrystal1009
      @WinterCrystal1009 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ciciad2010 Honestly but you don't know with how stupid people are lmao

    • @antiromantic986
      @antiromantic986 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      ​@CiciAd2010. Exactly what im thinking. People really like being babied on these apps 🐌

    • @fionamcfadden5772
      @fionamcfadden5772 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ​​@@antiromantic986 yeeedh first they NEED telling..like commonsense shouldn't do it 4 you!..& then if their isn't a "Disclaimer" they go from needing to be babied mode to being a complete jobsworth type mode & start kicking up a fuss & creating a stink like they need to be told what to do & exactly how to do it & if they haven't been "disclaimed" lol to then god damn it ur out of order & do your job properly next time..grrr!..or you WILL know about it...or your boss will...right!..😅😂

  • @Gleamorous
    @Gleamorous ปีที่แล้ว +1361

    Erin is just what the beauty community needs! There are only so many smokey eye and cat eye looks, but Erin revamps the topic and makes me want to get back into makeup! A true artist!

    • @wasabi.2839
      @wasabi.2839 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She's transforming the beauty community space, and 'm here for supporting it.

    • @lynnedavidson3316
      @lynnedavidson3316 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And so educational too! ❤

    • @browneyedgirl904
      @browneyedgirl904 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Totally agree, and doing it respectfully of people from other time periods, cultures, etc. She’s focused on the makeup while also acknowledging how vast it’s history is.

  • @cris_ad
    @cris_ad ปีที่แล้ว +652

    As a watercolor artist, pigment enthusiast, and history lover, this is informative and fascinating. I would love to see more.

  • @rockyylima4476
    @rockyylima4476 ปีที่แล้ว +1376

    I would love to see some safe ancient cosmetics like rice powder, flower blush, bees wax lips that kind of stuff, love your content. Is really unique

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +290

      Great idea! ❤

    • @saraa3418
      @saraa3418 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amature botanist chiming in that just because it's a flower or a plant, doesn't make it safe. Plant toxins kill way quicker than lead ever could.

    • @daniellebill7478
      @daniellebill7478 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was thinking the Egyptians may have used beeswax?

    • @cassidymyer5614
      @cassidymyer5614 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@daniellebill7478 most likely, if you’re harvesting honey you end up with beeswax, it just depends on either or not they found a use for it, my guess is yes, especially for conditioning leather, wood and linen

    • @claraf.6833
      @claraf.6833 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@daniellebill7478 They did! They even found honey in some tombs and it was still edible.

  • @iyoja
    @iyoja ปีที่แล้ว +2600

    As an indigenous person, i can genuinely say we're almost never mentioned in makeup/beauty videos. This was so fun and fascinating to watch!
    *btw a lot our people would mix the charcoal with beeswax and animal fat. Bear grease was used for moisturizer, to protect our skin from the elements, and it helped with skin ailments as an ointment. we used mint decoction for skin inflamation.

    • @teacup4561
      @teacup4561 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      I hope she tries some of these because I want to see how they affect the charcoal mix! It was already so pigmented and beautiful just with water

    • @itsnotsage
      @itsnotsage ปีที่แล้ว +48

      It’s true I was so surprised when I saw us pop up 😭

    • @WanderinRound
      @WanderinRound ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Thanks for sharing that additional information, very cool! It would be awesome to see a video on historical/ancient skincare products as well!

    • @luqmanhafeez55
      @luqmanhafeez55 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wait.. hold up.. Bear Grease? What is that? U mean like fats from bear, is it? This is the first time that I've ever heard of it.

    • @iyoja
      @iyoja ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@luqmanhafeez55 yes, we render the fat from bears and it goes through a clarifying process. It used for medicinal purposes.

  • @Solace6428
    @Solace6428 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    It would be cool to have makeup products themed around all this historical stuff, in the same colours, but made out of safe materials, I think.

    • @0blivvy8
      @0blivvy8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Agree, the colors are so gorgeous! There's a brand who does vintage inspired makeup that you may like, with inspiration from 20's-70, called Bésame Cosmetics.

    • @handsoffmycactus2958
      @handsoffmycactus2958 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So normal makeup. You can find all these colours in lots of makeup ranges.

  • @SorayaOnTheTube
    @SorayaOnTheTube ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Erin at this point stop being humble, you are a makeup artist AND an experimental archaeologist. You go further with it than a lot of people in museums or universities

    • @xobrynn90
      @xobrynn90 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is this archaeology???

    • @SorayaOnTheTube
      @SorayaOnTheTube 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      @@xobrynn90Experimental archeology is the name of a field of study which attempts to generate and test archaeological hypotheses, usually by replicating or approximating the feasibility of ancient cultures performing various tasks or feats.

  • @dogforever4
    @dogforever4 ปีที่แล้ว +769

    Even tho some of these formulas are super toxic, i’m so glad Erin is giving us a chance to see these perform in real life. I don’t know how many historians/anthropologists recreate makeup, textiles, fashion history because of the lack of time & resources so i’m glad we have at least non-academic history lovers to give us a little insight

    • @katarinatill4713
      @katarinatill4713 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Some ppl do! There is a village in France where scientists try to build a village with ancient methods, re-created from historic source materials. REALLY COOL and INTERESTING! 😊

    • @daynasafranek7807
      @daynasafranek7807 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It’s incredible to see what the color may have looked like. I never imagined it would be that vibrant. The malachite shadow color is gorgeous!!

    • @tammarastephens3728
      @tammarastephens3728 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's an entire field of archeology called Experimental Archeology and that's all they do. Figure out how past peoples did stuff and recreate it.

    • @omg-its-you6358
      @omg-its-you6358 ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😅

    • @TheSofkujepanen
      @TheSofkujepanen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katarinatill4713 there’s also a place where historians and scientists are building a castle with the methods that would have been used in the middle ages. Not sure where this was but somewhere in Europe.

  • @janeysiegrist5061
    @janeysiegrist5061 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    Im 1000% not a makeup girl..but I'll sit around and watch others transform themselves..You're one of my favorite makeup influencers of all time..

  • @Metzli
    @Metzli ปีที่แล้ว +186

    How is it possible to have such a perfect bone structure?! Girl is out here shaving her eyebrows and her eyes still look so open and huge and beautiful :o
    Normally when you shave your eyebrows it seems your forehead is falling on your eyes o.o

    • @charmingheartphotography6758
      @charmingheartphotography6758 ปีที่แล้ว

      She could smear dog poop on her face and mix in some dead bugs and Id be like "wow stunning and fascinating" 😅😊

    • @csf4534
      @csf4534 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Is because of the bangs

  • @Rozzoz
    @Rozzoz ปีที่แล้ว +508

    Just wanted to tell you, the paste with lead was also used for geisha in Japan. The lead turned the face slowly yellow, so the effect was quite heavy. I got this information from Lesley Downer; she wrote (aside from her historical novels) an informative book about geisha. The art of make-up there is also something you might want to look into. Great video again! (Edit: As you end the video with ‘barely scratched the surface’ you probably know about the geisha. 😂)

    • @appleitree
      @appleitree 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I hope it isn't used nowadays 😮

    • @Rozzoz
      @Rozzoz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@appleitree They use normal white facepaint now. 😊

    • @aspen5663
      @aspen5663 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      they used a mixture of zinc and lead, then transitioned to rice or starch powder !

    • @20PINKluvr
      @20PINKluvr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      China also used makeup made with lead.. 1700s qing dynasty used yellow lead

    • @misslangleysoryuisiconic
      @misslangleysoryuisiconic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do they used rice powder as a foundation for geisha?

  • @momentarilylapse
    @momentarilylapse ปีที่แล้ว +610

    Yesss you made a long form version of this! I loved your makeup history shorts and loved hearing all the additional research and discussion. This is truly a gem of a channel.

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +52

      It’s my favorite subject! Love beauty history, even the toxic stuff 😅

    • @AP-pk9gw
      @AP-pk9gw ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i really appreciate how she shares the sources, i want to do research too!

  • @IoEwe
    @IoEwe ปีที่แล้ว +363

    You rocketed from 'Oh, this tiktok lady looks cool' to 'Erin Parsons is the best content creator around' in my brain within the space of about 3 months. Another incredibly interesting video, thank you for sharing your curiosity and knowledge!

    • @Pmsss
      @Pmsss ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!!

  • @KingsandHunters
    @KingsandHunters 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    How does Erin not have a series on the History Channel yet?? Next level education and so fascinating!

  • @softgalmaya
    @softgalmaya ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Girl, I've never seen someone so dedicated to their craft like you. You're respectful, you're caring, you're so selfless. Like omg.

  • @yumeng4686
    @yumeng4686 ปีที่แล้ว +791

    As a geologist, I'm just screaming inside when I saw galena and malachite but you know, I know you're not using them regularly anyway, so I can just enjoy the pigmentation. 😂 (Believe me, I know they're that beautiful.) Anyway, warning on malachite, it's not just the dust. It's a copper carbonate which means it's soluble in water. And if there is enough dissolved copper, that could kill you. But again, you don't expose yourself to those elements on a regular basis anyway so you should be fine. (But if you must, check out Moscow's malachite bathtub. That's a coffin if I ever saw a fancy one.) :3
    I need to edit... Because I just reached the ceruse lead foundation. 😂 Erin, you'd better not have cinnabar (vermillion) on your lips! 😭
    Btw, if you are planning to get more raw ores in the future, if you can get your hands on an agate mortar and pestle, you should be able to get your particles finer than with a regular granite mortar and pestle. Agate is lab grade but it's 7 on the Mohs Hardness scale so it's reliable for getting them evenly sized.

    • @ReignBeauofTerror
      @ReignBeauofTerror ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I was looking for this comment 😂
      I never knew that about agate! Thanks for sharing 💖

    • @Amy_the_Lizard
      @Amy_the_Lizard ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Didn't know they made agate mortar and pestles, mine's made of marble. I'm not a geologist, but I was mentally screaming too for what that's worth, but since it's just a tiny bit of exposure, hopefully she'll be fine (I still wouldn't risk it though)

    • @GIGI_NYC
      @GIGI_NYC ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤩🤩🤩 👏🏼

    • @gabriellaberglund3651
      @gabriellaberglund3651 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It’s red ochre on the lips not cinnabar

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Thankyou so much for the suggestion! Searching for that mortar and pestle now.
      I have read so many mixed reports on malachite wet or dry. I think safest to just never use 😆 but yes trying once (we’ll technically twice now in this video) should be ok :)
      Cinnabar will have to be a part of another video 😅

  • @danyf.1442
    @danyf.1442 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    I remember reading that the ceruse (lead) actually looked very pretty especially in dim light, had a sort of pearlescence that safer options just didn't have and women kept using it even when the danger was well known...

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Wowwww - I do have to try it one day 😅 I want to be pearlescent even if just for a few minutes 😂

    • @canadey97
      @canadey97 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I don’t remember where I heard this but yes I know exactlyyy what you’re talking about. I remember someone saying it looked especially “glowy” in candlelight

    • @Greeneyespinknails
      @Greeneyespinknails ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Pearl powder might give a similar effect

    • @JJ-ll9rc
      @JJ-ll9rc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@erinparsonsmakeup good video idea!

    • @annikahstebben4425
      @annikahstebben4425 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Having worked with some actual lead cadmium white gouache paint I can say that it definitely handles differently than a modern white gouache. If that stunning malachite is anything to work off of I'd guess the foundation would potentially be similar.
      The best description I have is it works the way that you wish a normal white paint would work. It has a soft almost luminous look when worked over other colors and evens out the tone underneath. If you want it to cover in one coat it will, but if you want it to lighten or blur an image underneath without shifting the hue too much it does so amazingly.
      Honestly I see why lead based paint was so popular every time I use it, but I also know how careful I have to be because every 'its just a little bit' will build up eventually.

  • @Lucrezio82
    @Lucrezio82 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Lisa Eldridge did a series about the history of makeup, and in one episode she had lab techs make the original white lead makeup. The vibrancy and brilliance of the lead white was incredible. Deadly, but wow.

    • @teewallace2112
      @teewallace2112 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would you say it was....dead sexy?

    • @SakuraMoonflower
      @SakuraMoonflower 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That would have been a super striking appearance... but truly deadly in every sense of the word. @_@; 😅❤🎉

  • @sillygrill
    @sillygrill ปีที่แล้ว +146

    The malachite kind of matches your tattoos and it’s gorgeous. I’m so excited to know that that one 60’s cleopatra movie didn’t just make up the seemingly campy color. All the ancient makeup you create is incredibly gorgeous and so fun to watch. It also makes sense that makeup has always been made out of minerals, even today.
    Thank you for sharing your amazing, comprehensive makeup art history obsession ❤

  • @someonesomewhere1100
    @someonesomewhere1100 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    You're so well spoken! There's almost no filler words, and such crispy annunciation lol that's verbal goals forreal!
    Also I loved seeing the zoom in to really see the nature of the makeup 😇

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I always joke that I think I’m talking fast and I listen and I’m slow as molasses 😅 Thankyou for your comment!

    • @fran791
      @fran791 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@erinparsonsmakeup the way you talk is very satisfying and clean

    • @queere_femme3802
      @queere_femme3802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤ Please do more close ups/Zoom in, that would be great! Like for example while putting on blush and lipstick and the final look of course ❤

  • @WanderinRound
    @WanderinRound ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I let out the deepest sigh of relief about the foundation, I was so sure you were about to throw a bunch of lead powder all over your face 😭 I hope you’re able to find a chemist to work with one day on that project though. Thanks for putting yourself in the test seat for the sake of learning and preserving this history!

  • @homiekeen23
    @homiekeen23 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I found lots of videos in Arabic about making traditional Arabic kohl, it's made with alimony not lead, and alimony has to be "cooked" in oil first, then it's mixed with other ingredients to make the final kohl product (dried flowers, herbs, spices, etc, and burned olive and date pits)

    • @Userinterfaceexperience
      @Userinterfaceexperience 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Traditional for last few generations vs ancient times

  • @kissyface6895
    @kissyface6895 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Could you provide modern ‘dupes’ for the eyeshadows and lip like you did for the blush? I’m gagging for a green eye like that and the lip colour turned out way better than I anticipated. Thank you!! 😘

    • @athenapersephoni
      @athenapersephoni ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The red ochre looks like Fashion Fair's Earth Red, which they do not make anymore unfortunately. It's the perfect shade of rich red with a touch of brown that works with my peanut-butter brown skin.

  • @Maria-jb5gy
    @Maria-jb5gy ปีที่แล้ว +364

    I'm not into make up, but I can't restrain myself from watching your videos 🤩🤩🤩

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I truly appreciate that! Highest compliment as it shows the history is maybe more interesting than the makeup itself ❤

    • @Maria-jb5gy
      @Maria-jb5gy ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@erinparsonsmakeup In fact, each of your videos is a like a trip back in time and you look truly beautiful as well. Thank you for your dedication and for the marvelous content 🤩🤩🤩

    • @AEIOU_Y
      @AEIOU_Y ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@erinparsonsmakeup Your energy and vibe is what makes it complete.

    • @ivyelle1102
      @ivyelle1102 ปีที่แล้ว

      same! haven't worn makeup in years!! but I love Erin!

  • @kateg7298
    @kateg7298 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I'm a major history buff and if you go back and read descriptions of lead as makeup, it alludes to the skin looking translucent. It made me wonder if it constricted blood flow and gave a deep luminosity to the wearer's skin. Great video and I admire your adherence to what was actually used in the time of the makeup techniques that you're showing. Thanks. I'm subscribed because your channel is fascinating.

    • @evilqueen6402
      @evilqueen6402 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      caitlin doughty "ask a mortician" has a good video about the effects of wearing lead on the skin. she actually has a lot of history on her channel...just about death and burial practices.

    • @happy_bubble7
      @happy_bubble7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Add to that.... I believe Ive read that they also drank white vinegar in order to help make their skin more pale and translucent. It seems like having zero skin pigment was idolized. I think I was born in the wrong century with my ghost skin. Lol

    • @coracarlson2746
      @coracarlson2746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!😂

    • @Call-me-Al
      @Call-me-Al ปีที่แล้ว

      If that is so, wouldn't like topical caffeine achieve a bit of that? Or cortisol

    • @e.s.r5809
      @e.s.r5809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember reading that lead makeup had the most incredible finish. People knew it was toxic, but nothing else came close to how great it looked.
      I mean, it's not exactly lead, but we're fully aware talc can contain asbestos... and we still use it in baby powder...

  • @thevanishingman
    @thevanishingman ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm not a big makeup person, but I'm a big into history person, and this was SO FUN TO WATCH.

  • @walpurgisnight7
    @walpurgisnight7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I never truly realized how interested I am in historical beauty until seeing your work and many documentaries on the topic. Could genuinely talk about this stuff for hours.

  • @maddy1157
    @maddy1157 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I’m such a makeup enthusiast and love the history of makeup and how intwined makeup is within history. Many wouldn’t think. I absolutely love your channels and all you do! I’m always learning something new. You are incredible 💖💖

  • @charlielauenborg5087
    @charlielauenborg5087 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Charcoal is used in REACH approved tattoo inks as a black pigment and in eyeliners and mascaras, so it's (likely) very eye safe! As with the others, yikes you're brave. This is such good video though, thank you so much for sharing your passion!

    • @anceptus
      @anceptus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear. That pigmentation is bomb and it will be more than welcome on my goth makeup looks, and maybe even on corpse paint if I'm feeling fancy.

    • @charlielauenborg5087
      @charlielauenborg5087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anceptus I think we have to be careful with it still. If it's not made for cosmetics, the particles could be large enough to potentially scratch your eyw

  • @ArtistJane
    @ArtistJane 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    To Erin and anyone who’s reading this that LOVED that Malachite green shadow paint: About Face makes an matte eye paint in a shade called Replicant that can, quite literally, replicate that shade. It is STUNNING, so if you want something similar, try that one.
    Btw, I love what your channel represents & what you’re doing. It’s refreshing to see something different in the TH-cam space in terms of the beauty space here! My mom and I love your videos!

  • @margarettomaselli1460
    @margarettomaselli1460 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    And it is not an obsession, it is a passion. I love learning the history of cosmetics from you. You have made me realize that one’s ideas are important. Your videos have inspired me to follow my thoughts. Thank you!

  • @Aquelina
    @Aquelina ปีที่แล้ว +41

    as a history lover, i'm so happy i stumbled on your channel, thank you for teaching us this side of history that's not so talked about

  • @getsouped
    @getsouped ปีที่แล้ว +47

    the red ochre lip is GORGEOUS i actually gasped out loud. this was such a beautiful look! granted the malachite and other products gave me a slight scare, but you look absolutely stunning!!! i almost wanna recreate the look you did with modern products, but i still want to try using red ochre as a lipstick because the colour is soooo rich and pretty

  • @MonsterRat1000
    @MonsterRat1000 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i was SO SO nervous that you were gonna actually use a lead-based foundation omg, i let out the biggest sigh of relief when you didn't lol. this entire video was absolutely wonderful! as a history student it's so cool to see people making videos about topics that don't really get talked about in the classroom. loved this!!

  • @animelover1992
    @animelover1992 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m so happy I found this channel! I love history and make up and just the mix is amazing! How much has changed and how some stuff hasn’t changed

  • @MelancholischerMond
    @MelancholischerMond ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The malachite eyeshadow is stunning! The pigmentation is epic.

  • @KrohnosOW
    @KrohnosOW ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Erin single-handedly making me fall in love with makeup again - my favorite beauty influencer!

  • @sarahthomson3639
    @sarahthomson3639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just came across your videos and now obsessed. Your style, thoroughness and nature combined are such a magnetic combo.

  • @miacrawford4662
    @miacrawford4662 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please make a whole series of these.. so so interesting and I could listen to you talk for hours! ❤

  • @veronicavatter6436
    @veronicavatter6436 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Is anyone going to mention how she just casually shaved off her eyebrows so she could use a cork for eyebrows?! THIS is the content we've been looking for

  • @vicgarcia7834
    @vicgarcia7834 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been loving the longer videos (not reels or tiktoks) here on yt! Please keep doing them! More time to talk, to explain thoroughly. AND your voice is very soothing. Extremely high quality content.

  • @aleia1641
    @aleia1641 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erin, I love your videos so much and I’ve been seeing myself coming back and forth to your TH-cam channel as well as your TikTok. Please make more videos like this and don’t be afraid if the duration will be long because I’d watch it over and over again. You’re such an inspiration! Thank you for being so passionate about make up and its history. ❤

  • @grrt722
    @grrt722 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love Pliny, he gets some things right but sometimes he says to cure your gout you need a gladiator to piss on your leg under a full moon while leaning against a wagon wheel. Real of out pocket lol
    God, the malachite is beautiful though. I need a dupe lol

  • @hotpinkbear31
    @hotpinkbear31 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I am absolutely in awe of your videos. Really love the history of makeup and that you go back to those times and show us what it was like.

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thankyou so much! I really appreciate it 🤗!

  • @Ari-ge5cp
    @Ari-ge5cp ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your dedication and love you put into your videos. You truly, truly enjoy every moment of creating wonderful quality content. From shaving your bros to risking a bad allergy, your delivery is perfection! In addition to all this awesomeness, it would strikingly brillant to do a non toxic video on what our ancestors applied to their skin. Once again, you are timeless, exquisite, a work of art and what this community needed. Real beauty enthusiasts; not our vain gurus or what they are called now. Influencers. You are the definition of inspiring, restart, knowledgeable, united coterie of beauty ♡

  • @o0oqtkato0o
    @o0oqtkato0o ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This would be a perfect series! I loved all the history you did along with the tutorial ❤

  • @thevelvetchaos
    @thevelvetchaos ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Erin has opened my eyes to so much knowledge and had reignited my love for makeup. I would love to try her technique and try her rouge recipes!

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I’ll definitely create some safer options soon 😅 🤗!

  • @MyHolyGrails
    @MyHolyGrails ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I absolutely enjoy your channel! Very interesting content mixed with a genuine and adorable personality! Wish you several millions of followers more 🤗 Love from Germany 🇩🇪💚

    • @erinparsonsmakeup
      @erinparsonsmakeup  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Aw Thankyou so much! I hope to visit Berlin soon and see Marlene Dietrich’s makeup in the museum 🤩

  • @kaitlyntroutt1514
    @kaitlyntroutt1514 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I LOVE how detailed you are when you explain things. You're gorgeous & that lip color is phenomenal!

  • @norabrice
    @norabrice 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beauty history throw backs are wildly fascinating, thank you so much for going back & highlighting them / sharing with all of us.

  • @Maggie_Mayhem
    @Maggie_Mayhem ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I found Erin Parsons about 3 months ago. I am obsessed with her! The passion she has is absolutely inspiring. Beautiful video

  • @vanillie_-
    @vanillie_- ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how you tell us facts about the different cosmetics throughout the video. It's nice to be able to watch, while also being explained how different items were used to create others!

  • @mack_cheesy
    @mack_cheesy ปีที่แล้ว +15

    NEED a dupe for the malachite shadow! Prettiest color I’ve ever seen

    • @HikariHolic
      @HikariHolic ปีที่แล้ว +5

      about face has a teal eye paint that looks like this!

    • @jankk
      @jankk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need a dupe for the lip color! Love that shade!

    • @randoanon4785
      @randoanon4785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shroud cosmetics has a shade in their creepy cute palette that’s pretty close . Don’t think you can get it as a single tho

    • @krma8775
      @krma8775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@randoanon4785omg thank you!!

  • @TheeFemmeboy
    @TheeFemmeboy ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel and I have to say I LOVE your energy, your vibe, and your knowledge! You have a special talent for makeup that not many other artists acknowledge. keep up the good work and the amazing content!

  • @Kat-mh1ol
    @Kat-mh1ol ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love seeing different techniques actually come to life. It’s one thing to look at ancient art and be told what people did, it’s a completely different experience to see someone do it now. I love how this makes me feel more connected to ancient people.

  • @lovelydoremi3346
    @lovelydoremi3346 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    honestly you have quickly become one of my favorite youtubers in all time. Your insanely stylish and interesting perspective on fashion and makeup, getting to learn super interesting history I would've otherwise never heard of, and the colors in your videos always being so beautiful and well coordinated and fill me with so much inspiration for color palettes for future paintings or characters I want to create. Its such an overhaul of everything I could possibly need or want, Its amazing

  • @user-vm6oz6wt5g
    @user-vm6oz6wt5g ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been so obsessed with this channel lately and I keep checking back for more uploads. Can’t wait for the next one!

  • @katholeenloveit8923
    @katholeenloveit8923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your fervor for the history of makeup is so addictive! I love your videos. I came for the makeup and have stayed for that and the knowledge I've gained

  • @bexfriendofsnakes9973
    @bexfriendofsnakes9973 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I absolutely adore your videos on historical make up! It's so nice learning things and seeing incredible make up looks that aren't just the current "it thing". Please make this a series and maybe you could show the looks from around the world/history. Maybe you could get guests who are experts in that specific area

  • @kellydavis275
    @kellydavis275 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You are so absolutely passionate about what you do. It's truly uplifting. I enjoy watching you and learn something new with each video.

  • @Dawn58788
    @Dawn58788 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video! You are just amazing and I love the amount of research you put in to each and every video and reel that you post. I’ve learned so much from watching you and there’s even some tips and tricks that I’ve learned from you along the way that have been so helpful and they are now a part of my daily routine. I love learning about the history of makeup and beauty trends. It’s so crazy how far things have come and yet stayed the same too. I look forward to seeing everything that you put out and can’t wait to see what you come up with next!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @1uglyhobo
    @1uglyhobo ปีที่แล้ว

    More please!! I cannot get enough this is simply so fascinating to see all across the world and different cultures all used a form a cosmetics

  • @missmegan365
    @missmegan365 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your dedication to your craft and viewers is amazing!

  • @ohjeezriles
    @ohjeezriles ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I greatly enjoy how your videos don’t just feature cosmetics but also world history, and art history as well - So informative and fascinating! And the finished lewk is *stunning*

  • @syntheticprincess7381
    @syntheticprincess7381 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOOD god you're my new favorite content creator, hands down. i just found you this afternoon!!! my senior paper in high school was about makeup history so it is SO SO cool to see these things I spent so much time researching being put into practice!!!! thank you for making videos like this!!

  • @tsumi6417
    @tsumi6417 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love you and your videos 🥺💕💕💕 everything is just so calm yet fun and informative!! Would love to see even more in the future

  • @ComfyyCozyyASMR
    @ComfyyCozyyASMR ปีที่แล้ว +6

    love your videos !!❤❤❤ have all your notifications on . the intersection between makeup & history is my favorite

  • @katiecoollady
    @katiecoollady ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Erin I love you for taking one for the team!
    This is all so fascinating and your videos are full of glamour and good humor.
    Thank you so much for letting us in on your research.

  • @anadestiny3849933
    @anadestiny3849933 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ok I don't usually leave comments but i have too!! I love your content so much, it's like ive been dying to see beauty history videos for years but no one seem to be really into it even though beauty videos saturate youtube and other social medias. You're so inspiring Erin and watching you share all your researches and your passion is incredible, thank you very much

  • @cleo421
    @cleo421 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As an academic your passion and understanding and knowledge is so amazing to see! This was a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience here!

  • @amandagarcia4845
    @amandagarcia4845 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your content has given me so much inspiration for my own makeup looks. You are a tall refreshing cocktail in a sea of tap water, you are so different from all other makeup/skin care creators, and I am loving it ❤❤

  • @loooong0416
    @loooong0416 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg I'm so excited to see you trying out ancient makeup, hope your skin's okay afterwards! And maybe you could consider making a series on the full makeup each from different countries and eras? ❤

  • @suzyjacuzzi6791
    @suzyjacuzzi6791 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Girl, your channel is amazing. I am addicted. Can’t wait to see more! I aspire to be as good as you are at makeup!

  • @mandyb120
    @mandyb120 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite TH-cam channels right now! I love the educational spin on beauty products and makeup!

  • @naomi_u4122
    @naomi_u4122 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Невероятно! Вы большая молодец, спасибо за экскурсию в историю, я просто обожаю наблюдать за вашими экспериментами❤️☺️

  • @manimanibooboo
    @manimanibooboo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your commitment & dedication to research & accuracy always makes me so happy; your love for cosmetics and beauty always shines through.We are so fortunate to have you present all this to Erin!

  • @thundertea
    @thundertea ปีที่แล้ว

    Your research is fascinating. I'm binge watching your videos since yesterday and I'm getting only more and more impressed.

  • @amyprince2081
    @amyprince2081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was FACINATING!! Thank you so much for the research and time that you put into this!

  • @TheAzerath
    @TheAzerath ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Re your justification of the addition of mascara: I remember reading in Lisa Eldridge’s book “Face Paint” that people used to darken their lashes with a mixture of soot, antimony, and tallow for… I can’t quite recall how far back, but definitely pre-1900!
    I think she tried it out on her channel in one of her “historically accurate” makeup videos.

  • @SunStudio_AMV
    @SunStudio_AMV ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So amazing. Thank you for sharing.
    Would love to see kabuki red makeup // Japanese historical makeup, etc. I’m sure there are lots of other historical makeup traditions, you could make a part 2!

  • @katywelsh2447
    @katywelsh2447 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly a huge fan - I love history and your passion for historical cosmetics is just so infectious!

  • @miziboddee526
    @miziboddee526 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Erin Parson will be the new wave of beauty influencers that are really all about the lobe for cosmetic PLUS history! Your content is not only amazing but also educational at the same time! 💕💘

  • @ashmomofboys
    @ashmomofboys ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was such a cool video. So glad I stumbled across your channel. You really do your research and it shows. Such interesting information and it’s incredible to see what ancient people would have looked like in real life. The colors are insane!

  • @Noname-sz5ui
    @Noname-sz5ui ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how much you care about the authenticity! Down to putting on the lipstick with a brush like the ancient Egyptians 💖💖

  • @edilainedias161
    @edilainedias161 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As an enthusiast of natural cosmetics and history, I enjoyed this video so much ! Lots of information and amazing discoveries.

  • @Life-oo2tr
    @Life-oo2tr ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely loved this video! It would be really interesting if you did some videos where you made/used the traditional makeup and did the traditional makeup styles of each culture. For example using ancient Japanese makeup to do Japanese makeup popular during a specific time period. I’m loving you channel and your passion for makeup makes me so excited about makeup too!

  • @wasabi.2839
    @wasabi.2839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is refreshing seeing this type of ideos, love it so much.
    You are gorgeous, and your blush as intense as it is it works perfect as a contour/blush! An elegant look with a bold choice. New subscriber!

  • @K_i_t_t_y84
    @K_i_t_t_y84 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was so fascinating!! The lipstick turned out absolutely gorgeous!

  • @PinkHairedPunk
    @PinkHairedPunk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    WHY DOES SHE LOOK SO GOOD WITHOUT EYEBROWS????

  • @lelytv7008
    @lelytv7008 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i loved watching this!!! for a future vid, i hope you someday consider researching southeast asian ancient beauty techniques. my heritage is from the kalinga and bontoc villages of the philippines and there’s a Lot of interesting history there in both places revolving around using tattoos and face markings basically as makeup and personal adornment. just thought i’d put that out there cuz i love your approach to history and beauty and it’d be so cool to see filipino or any southeast asian cultures feautured. 💖

  • @haikuoflife
    @haikuoflife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Ahh this reminds me of having so much fun as a kid. I "made" my makeup with colored chalk and water, chalk and vaseline...Oh, and the makeup that came with barbie doll styling heads, that blue was my favorite "eyeshadow" (I did it sooooo lightly because I was not allowed to wear makeup). ^_^

  • @amyfarrelly4580
    @amyfarrelly4580 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love these videos... Amazing seeing history come to life 💞

  • @sunnydaisyy
    @sunnydaisyy ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!! Amazing video! We definitely want more parts

  • @sunminlee3412
    @sunminlee3412 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad to find this channel. I love makeup history too. And this is, like, what I always wanted to see or try for myself, but too lazy to research the ingredients. But I do know that lead was mixed with lard or sesame oil in Korea, by courtesans who allegedly followed the Chinese method for a paler complexion than eligible ladies would wear, so I assume they've also used lard as well. Just a guess. I know a safer option for lead powder, though, which is pearl powder, or plant-based powder made out of Mirabilis Jalapa L. Also mixed in with vegetable oil. This was so educational and I've learned a lot from you, thanks for the video!

  • @muscleandhate
    @muscleandhate ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My new favourite make up artist, I have watched every video of yours on here and you have already inspired me so much!

  • @Sharon_L_W
    @Sharon_L_W ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t know how I found your channel but I’m so glad I did. You combine history, science, and art so beautifully.

  • @chelsearose7655
    @chelsearose7655 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are literally my favorite videos on the internet!! Its so fun to learn about where makeup comes from, and see it in a modern way!

  • @vivianvo1794
    @vivianvo1794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love these videos! I’ve been searching for videos like these but there’s not many! Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort ❤

  • @zxcvbn3817
    @zxcvbn3817 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Please please do another video of ancient non toxic techniques that we could actually implement into our makeup routines if we chose to!