i would love a little compact like that red one with a handle. how the lipstick has it's own compartment with a mirror and you open it up and BAM there's blush and powder and a spot to hold cigarettes. i wouldn't need to hold cigarettes but if there was one that hold cash or credit cards that'd be so neat
Alexandra Smith I love besame packaging but I wish they have more variety because they’re literally the only brand that does such lovely packaging now!
Vintage makeup always had the most beautiful packaging even the cheaper brands. How did we go from makeup that looked like this to cheap plastic cases that'll break if you drop it?
Mac still has collections and some of the makeup looks amazing also there was a whole Buzzfeed article and it had the most beautiful lipstick containers.
Basically what Biatch Bitch said, but some companies still come out with pretty/unique packaging. Ex: Anna Sui "V" lipstick or Rituel De Fille "Eye Soots"
Seeing all of these reminds me of childhood and rummaging through my grandmother's makeup and vintage costume jewelry. She had many different lipstick samples that I fell in love with. Too bad they no longer exist, she passed on and I almost like to think she took it all with her to heaven. They disappeared.
So nice seeing some of the makeup I still have being called retro or vintage I'm nearly 50 and I'm surprised how many young people find all these normal everyday go to powders as special. I love it in the 70s a lot of make up was made by miners and revlon and max factor they styled the compacts and pallets like purses or chocolate boxes or paint palettes to make lower quality powders look more glam , the purse compact she has is a bit more special but look in your mums or grandmother bedrooms and if they wore and collected glam make up you might find some products or containers like this lady has. The make up powder was very chalky and thick and the foundation and pan stick even thicker and their was a huge amount of bright blue eye shadow from 1967 to 1986 and how the models before 85 kholed there eyes is amazing. Old kohl and khajal sticks had very hard black liner in them you had to drag and push so hard to black your water line back then and I was using revlon Chanel Estée Lauder Nina Ricci and old style Rimmel . My aunt owned a chemist chain in north Ireland so I was extremely lucky and had a more extravagant makeup collection at ten than I do now lol
I'm totally fascinated by the history of makeup (among other things). What you say about powder in the 50s reminded me - this is when my mother was a young woman. I never knew her to use any makeup except powder, red lipstick and occasionally mascara. I figured, from her attitude and her simplicity, that she kept it simple because she considered it a waste of time and effort. You just do what you have to. She knew i loved makeup and she kind of tried to slow me down with that a little when I was spending all my money on it as a teenager. Near the end of her life though she told me that she loved makeup but just was never confident in her ability to use it. I never knew.
I've just re-watched i must say, what a beautifully pristine collection. I've said it before, but I'd love seeing more of your vintage makeup library. Perhaps you could do another 'favorites' video from your archive. I'm charmed by what an amazing historical and psychological reference this is. It's so telling of our culture and mindset. Thank you, Lisa
Helena Rubinstein (born Chaja Rubinstein, December 25, 1870[1][2] - April 1, 1965), a POLISH-BORN American business magnate. I'm a Pole and I'm proud of her.
when I was a kid ..my mom used to buy me things to play with from Avon...and the packaging was gorgeous ..my dresser was filled with such pretty things, powder puffs etc ..I had an ice cream cone powder puff ...I loved it ...
Nicola it's not blusher it's rouge, rouge is a lot more pigmented. The blushers we know today were created in the 60s and replaced more pigmented rouge.
Those are rich colors. One thing I love about vintage makeup styles, was that they were not afraid of vibrant colors. I'm not exactly wild about the 'natural look' now, LOL. My favorite era for makeup style was the 1940s, personally. I had no idea authentic vintage makeup was being sold, how cool!
+Sepia Rose (RETROGEMS) Yes, but have a high possibility for poisonous substances as the government didn't not regulate what was put into this stuff, even now lead can still be legally found in makeup.
I bought a Max Factor midnight blue solidified Kajal pot in 1973 when I was 16. Moistened, it produced an amazing slightly metallic liner. I used it daily until I was well into my 40s!
Hello Lisa, I just came across your collection of vintage makeup videos and I'm so happy I did! I love makeup and love history in general. To learn about the history of women and the evolution of makeup throughout the decades is fascinating! My husband and I own a barbershop in Chicago, Illinois called Funk's Barbershop. The barbershop doubles as a barber museum showcasing the history of barbering from the early 1800's to about the 1970's. The entire shop displays my husbands personal collection of vintage barber memorabilia. A hobby of ours is antique shopping, which has lead to the discovery of some very unique pieces related to barbering and cosmetology. One day my husband came home with a few treasures he had picked up for me. I was pleasantly surprised he had gotten me a vintage lipstick from the 50's and a very old silver compact from the victorian era. I proudly display my vintage makeup on my vanity but hadn't thought to begin a collection of sorts. This video has inspired me to not only learn more about the history of makeup, but to start searching for some interesting pieces to add to my collection. While my husband has his passion for vintage barbering I can share in my passion for vintage makeup. Thank you so much for sharing! I adore watching your makeup tutorials as well, keep up the good work!
I love that 50's compact with lipstick! the idea is brilliant and I think it's really cute and trendy. I don't like to carry my makeup stuff but I wouldn't mind to carry it along everywhere!
This brought back memories when many years ago I remember rummaging through my grandmother's vanity and found some of the items you showed us. This was such a treat - thanks for sharing!
The blusher she put on from the red handbag style compact is from the 1970s my mum bought me and all my sisters one and the clip where she said you put cigarettes was originally the clip was holding a powder puff and a sponge under it. Bright pink blusher was in fashion in the seventies .
Years late to adding commentary on this video but I'm going through some of the older ones and I have to say that I love watching the enthusiasm on your face when you show and talk about these products. When someone is that excited about something they love it kinda makes you love it too.
I still have some mini Nina Ricci Deci Dela perfumes, in red and orange bottles. different strengths, EdP and parfum, perhaps. One of the great perfume bottles. and the scent fit the bottle, very fruit-candied & potent. A favorite eye shadow of mine, circa age 16, was made by Helena Rubenstein. It was a silvered taupe-lilac, can never find it or it's color name anywhere online. Highly resembles Maybelline's Silken Taupe. And the best mascara ever was made by Elizabeth Arden. Cannot remember it's precise name, either, but I remember it's successor ... a small brush on one end and the regular brush on the other.
This video is what launched my love of antique makeup so many years ago. I have an old Stratton compact just like the one Lisa showed at 6:40 as well as countless others. Thank you, Lisa, for igniting my love for history i can hold in my hand!
Who came here after watching her Audrey Hepburn lipstick bid that she got/won and tried it on for us? I literally searched for her vintage makeup collection. She obviously doesn’t belong in this era. She’s just too precious!
i enjoyed the video,very interesting. however when you began talking about vintage 80's makeup,i suddenly felt old because,i was a rather young woman in the 80's. still,loved the video.
Ooooooh, I love all that stuff, I am pretty excited about this series of videos. I personally keep some of my grandmothers old make up. I keep her powder with a funny fluffy applicator... shame I don't know the real date, it is probably 50s.
I think this video was so great because it's so easy to see how much you enjoy talking about vintage makeup, it really made it more interesting than usual. Keep talking about things you love, it really makes your videos great!
Watching videos about vintage makeup and beauty is so fun and fascinating that I can see myself heading down a dangerous road to collecting! Thank you for sharing all of this lovely history. ❤
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This is such an interesting and wonderful video. I always love looking at vintage makeup in antique stores. Such a great idea!
This video and the whole concept of vintage makeup is unlike anything I've seen on TH-cam. I am a beauty lover and I watch a lot of videos on the topic, but you are so professional and innovative - simply surprising with each new upload. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us -- it's much apperciated!
Hello Lisa! I've recently began collecting vintage compacts. My favorite ones so far are the 1950s Stratton ones with the lipstick tube that pops up, similar to the Mother of Pearl one you showed. I have two gold-tone ones and one in a striking enamel "print" called Indian Empress. I've kept the ones in pristine condition (with the original stickers, puffs, pouches, and boxes) as decorative-collectible pieces, but there's one that has obvious signs of wear, including some minor scratches, that I decided to put to use. I inserted a Besame Cosmetics lipstick called "Red Velvet 1946" in the holder and filled the other section with one of their brightening powders (it seemed appropriate to use vintage-inspired cosmetics) and every single time I take out my compact to touch up, people's faces light up. And it's not only women, one time a gentleman walked across a restaurant to tell me I had brought him memories of his grandmother, who had a "powder box" like mine. It's such a conversation piece, and it gives me such pleasure every time I use it...I have to confess that I sometimes plan my makeup around that particular red lipstick so I have an excuse to carry my vintage case with me! I know this video is old, but I love revisiting it!
I just subscribed... love your collection! I am a lover of vintage, especially 50s-60s. By the way, I couldn't help but notice that the lady in that second powder packaging looks a lot like you!
Most round Stratton compacts can hold modern powders like Mac, rimmel stay matte and the classic creme puff, I've refilled mine and love them. They're a great conversation starter! X
Funnily enough I've only just realised mine is a stratton. I got mine by chance after my gran was clearlng out her old make up, since i'd recently cracked my stay matte case, she told me to see if it would fit and i could have it if it did. Mine's got beautiful little roses on it.
I love how you present each item, it really shows how much you love each piece (completely relatable, since all of them are gorgeous!) When I saw the rose highlighter you designed with Lancôme, the first thing I thought was about the rose powder compact in this video. I love how you are bringing a vintage vibe and mixing it with modern tendencies, the result is so elegant.
yeah it should... the main problem is it being too stiff to get any pigment or not having the same colour as back then. I wouldn't really trust creamy products, though. Like foundations. Tho, some products contained toxins that would damage your skin back then, one should watch out for those.
I think it's slightly safer than it might usually be, just because her collectibles have never been used... pre-owned vintage makeup products probably shouldn't be used because of bacteria etc from the previous owner's skin
I literally clapped at the end of this video because no one has ever cared enough to give us a history! I cannot wait for the rest of the videos! These are very much appreciated as I have always been on the hunt for good books to learn about all things makeup :) I am so excited!!!
Gosh Lisa you are so brilliant! You're not just a makeup artist but you know everything, including the history. You're absolutely inspiring! I could watch you all day.
I remember the original Avon lipstick samples....tiny white plastic tubes and the lipsticks themselves were enough for a few generous applications. My Mother gave them to me to play dress up with. 💄
Hello Lisa, I wonder if by any chance you can share us a story regarding radioactive makeup. Like, have you ever encounter someone that owns a sample of that makeup from the 30's? Tho Radia? Is it actually safe to own a sample of that? I mean, I know a lot of ingredients are harmful to the skin but that level of harmfulness is quite scary so I wonder how do you manage that. Great video btw :D
I have always wondered what was in those boxes, thank you for letting us take a look. I admire you so much Lisa for being so passionate about what you do. Lots of love!
These are some of the most beautiful products I have ever seen. I don't know why, but vintage makeup absolutely fascinates me. This was a very fun video to watch! Thank you
my mum has some 90s make up. She used to work for Guerlain, Elizabeth Arden, Ella Bache and a bunch of makeup companies. I love vintage makeup so much. Thanks for posting this Lisa. I really enjoyed watching.
This was a nice video do you have any others on different types of make up products through the decades and can you offer other books to read beside War Paint? I've read from Bobbi Brown, Imam, to Kevin Aucoin do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
I love, love, love this kind of videos. My mother has some make up when I was young and I love that. I'm a hairdresser since 24 years ago and I love beauty history. Thanks for your time, kisses from Spain!!
Is there any vintage makeup that's still being produced now? I remember you said Revlon's Pink and Ice was so popular in 50s/70s back then... If there's any other products than the Revlon's one, would you make a makeup tutorial featuring those products? I think it'd be interesting to watch!
What I adore about all of these makeup items is how they were really made to last -- nothing was disposable. Each item was so beautifully crafted, they're little works of art. I really wish more companies made such lovely things like these. I'd be willing to pay more for them, if I could then refill them!
cosmetics nowadays have shitty packaging and overall poor quality that is sort of forcing you to buy new makeup. and the awful smell that appears after a year or 2.
This is one of the coolest makeup videos I have ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing. Your passion for makeup is inspiring. I am obsessed with makeup, however I do not know anyone really in my life who is also obsessed with makeup. It is so great to have someone not only to relate to but to look up to!
I had a very beautiful 1920? Gold one that had a removable black case. Had a powder compartment with extremely pale powder... and two smaller makeup compartments. The bag case had a small pouch as well.
I would be too scared to use it! I'd be worried it had high levels of lead in it or something like stuff did back then...but this is a very interesting video i really enjoyed it!
@SeeroseSchmetterling thats for re-visiting this video! I like to visit antique fairs and shops from time to time and I'm always on the look out for vintage cosmetics. I have a few antique dealers who will call me if they find something they know I will love too. The really good stuff is hard to find... so anything which is unusual, rare and in mint condition (unused if possible) is the holy grail of finds for me. X
swanvaldez I thought that same thing, it's called a bullet!!! But actually, that would really be a cool way to despense loose powder, it's always so messy....
Amazing!!!!!! I almost cried when you applied the blush...I have a thing for old stuff in general, its kind of magical to me touching something very old and I am obsessed with makeup so this video was.something special to me...
This video was so interesting. Thank you for sharing your fabulous precious collection. It's kind of exciting to see you try on these items, we can really see how the actual makeup might have looked way back then and how the ladies looked while applying it. Fascinating.
April cardenas make up doesn't actually expire as it doesn't have expiry dates. It can only ever go bad. Powder products are known to last absolute ages. The only real danger here is the ingredients.
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YOU SHOULD DO YOUR OWN MAKEUP BRAND AND HAVE VINTAGE PACKAGING LIKE THESE
agreed!
i would love a little compact like that red one with a handle. how the lipstick has it's own compartment with a mirror and you open it up and BAM there's blush and powder and a spot to hold cigarettes. i wouldn't need to hold cigarettes but if there was one that hold cash or credit cards that'd be so neat
The Balm sort of does that.
+erin bieber But the Balm has cardboard packaging.They only have printed vintage ladies on the pallettes.
I had that idea too. I love vintage makeup
I wish they still did packaging like this
Try Besame cosmetics.
the balm co
Alexandra Smith I love besame packaging but I wish they have more variety because they’re literally the only brand that does such lovely packaging now!
Right? Except I don’t want it to cost as expensive as it looks!!$
Guerlain sometimes does it
Vintage makeup always had the most beautiful packaging even the cheaper brands. How did we go from makeup that looked like this to cheap plastic cases that'll break if you drop it?
since industrials tried to maximize the quantity of products and reduce cost on unnecessary parts (packaging).
Mac still has collections and some of the makeup looks amazing also there was a whole Buzzfeed article and it had the most beautiful lipstick containers.
Capitalism
I'm going to try to make my own.
Basically what Biatch Bitch said, but some companies still come out with pretty/unique packaging. Ex: Anna Sui "V" lipstick or Rituel De Fille "Eye Soots"
they need to bring back these makeup cases, no more carrying around seperated lipstick,powder,eyeliner,etc
Lisa, when are you going to start the Eldridge Museum of Beauty??
Malissa Vieira I would love to!X
+Tatiana Sirbu ebay
+Tatiana Sirbu I find a lot at antique, consignment stores, and sometimes even thrift stores.
Malissa Vieira Make-up has nothing to do with Beauty.
Vorname Nachname I believe she was talking about beauty standards, which relies heavily on cosmetics.
Seeing all of these reminds me of childhood and rummaging through my grandmother's makeup and vintage costume jewelry. She had many different lipstick samples that I fell in love with. Too bad they no longer exist, she passed on and I almost like to think she took it all with her to heaven. They disappeared.
Angela Carter maybe your relatives packed them in the grave with her.
Ask your greedy cousin
That's sad
Vintage makeup seems to have very excellent pigmentation compare to some of the makeup that is available now
avrilfantasyrin That's the first thing I noticed! Seemed like it was richer and more intense.
Sepia Rose yes, I would love to have the blush and powder bag :D
Probably cheaper too..
It has a lot more junk in it that's illegal now. Some old ads even talk about WELL KNOWN POISONS being great for the skin.
Here, she's only showing the best of the best. There was tons of cheaply made makeup back then, especially during wartime.
I absolutely love the designs of those compact cases they made in the 20s till the 50s. Absolutely gorgeous!
So nice seeing some of the makeup I still have being called retro or vintage I'm nearly 50 and I'm surprised how many young people find all these normal everyday go to powders as special. I love it in the 70s a lot of make up was made by miners and revlon and max factor they styled the compacts and pallets like purses or chocolate boxes or paint palettes to make lower quality powders look more glam , the purse compact she has is a bit more special but look in your mums or grandmother bedrooms and if they wore and collected glam make up you might find some products or containers like this lady has. The make up powder was very chalky and thick and the foundation and pan stick even thicker and their was a huge amount of bright blue eye shadow from 1967 to 1986 and how the models before 85 kholed there eyes is amazing. Old kohl and khajal sticks had very hard black liner in them you had to drag and push so hard to black your water line back then and I was using revlon Chanel Estée Lauder Nina Ricci and old style Rimmel . My aunt owned a chemist chain in north Ireland so I was extremely lucky and had a more extravagant makeup collection at ten than I do now lol
luxurious-looking packaging. they're all beautiful x
👀👀
I'm totally fascinated by the history of makeup (among other things). What you say about powder in the 50s reminded me - this is when my mother was a young woman. I never knew her to use any makeup except powder, red lipstick and occasionally mascara. I figured, from her attitude and her simplicity, that she kept it simple because she considered it a waste of time and effort. You just do what you have to. She knew i loved makeup and she kind of tried to slow me down with that a little when I was spending all my money on it as a teenager. Near the end of her life though she told me that she loved makeup but just was never confident in her ability to use it. I never knew.
That's a bit sad. :( That's why I'm a proud supporter of teenage experiments :)
She's right, makeup is completely unnecessary
+The Big Frog Would you say the same thing to someone with acne, or scars, or birthmarks, or...
'Unnecessary' is nothing more than an opinion.
NotMostGirls well said
my compact plays the anniversary waltz when its opened. 1950s i think,melissa.
P Heart my jewellery box plays a tue and has a ballerina dancing when it's opened. It was bought for me in 1975 new
I simply cannot stop admiring her eyes! So pretty!
I've just re-watched i must say, what a beautifully pristine collection. I've said it before, but I'd love seeing more of your vintage makeup library. Perhaps you could do another 'favorites' video from your archive. I'm charmed by what an amazing historical and psychological reference this is. It's so telling of our culture and mindset. Thank you, Lisa
you look so genuinely happy talking about this stuff... it's a pleasure to watch :)
Just found this video. Very informative!! They need to bring back the lipstick/powder kits again.
Helena Rubinstein (born Chaja Rubinstein, December 25, 1870[1][2] - April 1, 1965), a POLISH-BORN American business magnate.
I'm a Pole and I'm proud of her.
when I was a kid ..my mom used to buy me things to play with from Avon...and the packaging was gorgeous ..my dresser was filled with such pretty things, powder puffs etc ..I had an ice cream cone powder puff ...I loved it ...
How incredible is the pigmentation on that blush
Nicola Right?!?!?! And look at her cheeks, she looks flushed. Truly flushed. It doesn't look like makeup.
Nicola it's not blusher it's rouge, rouge is a lot more pigmented. The blushers we know today were created in the 60s and replaced more pigmented rouge.
Those are rich colors. One thing I love about vintage makeup styles, was that they were not afraid of vibrant colors. I'm not exactly wild about the 'natural look' now, LOL. My favorite era for makeup style was the 1940s, personally. I had no idea authentic vintage makeup was being sold, how cool!
+Sepia Rose (RETROGEMS) Yes, but have a high possibility for poisonous substances as the government didn't not regulate what was put into this stuff, even now lead can still be legally found in makeup.
The government doesn't regulate makeup now either.
I bought a Max Factor midnight blue solidified Kajal pot in 1973 when I was 16. Moistened, it produced an amazing slightly metallic liner. I used it daily until I was well into my 40s!
Hello Lisa,
I just came across your collection of vintage makeup videos and I'm so happy I did! I love makeup and love history in general. To learn about the history of women and the evolution of makeup throughout the decades is fascinating! My husband and I own a barbershop in Chicago, Illinois called Funk's Barbershop. The barbershop doubles as a barber museum showcasing the history of barbering from the early 1800's to about the 1970's. The entire shop displays my husbands personal collection of vintage barber memorabilia. A hobby of ours is antique shopping, which has lead to the discovery of some very unique pieces related to barbering and cosmetology. One day my husband came home with a few treasures he had picked up for me. I was pleasantly surprised he had gotten me a vintage lipstick from the 50's and a very old silver compact from the victorian era. I proudly display my vintage makeup on my vanity but hadn't thought to begin a collection of sorts. This video has inspired me to not only learn more about the history of makeup, but to start searching for some interesting pieces to add to my collection. While my husband has his passion for vintage barbering I can share in my passion for vintage makeup. Thank you so much for sharing! I adore watching your makeup tutorials as well, keep up the good work!
I love that 50's compact with lipstick! the idea is brilliant and I think it's really cute and trendy. I don't like to carry my makeup stuff but I wouldn't mind to carry it along everywhere!
Lisa! Please do this series again! There has to be countless of other looks from the history of makeup you can talk about and show us!!!
This brought back memories when many years ago I remember rummaging through my grandmother's vanity and found some of the items you showed us. This was such a treat - thanks for sharing!
Where did you get all that makeup from? It's so awesome!
Vera B probably etsy ! :)
Emily Young Okay thanks
Yes you are probably right! Thanks for taking such an interest in my video! I love that I'm not the only geek for vintage make-up and history haha! X
The blusher she put on from the red handbag style compact is from the 1970s my mum bought me and all my sisters one and the clip where she said you put cigarettes was originally the clip was holding a powder puff and a sponge under it. Bright pink blusher was in fashion in the seventies .
yeah I thought that was probably to hold a powder puff. It would crush cigarettes.
Years late to adding commentary on this video but I'm going through some of the older ones and I have to say that I love watching the enthusiasm on your face when you show and talk about these products. When someone is that excited about something they love it kinda makes you love it too.
that woman on the box looks exactly like you!!!!
Oh my goodness, the craftsmanship of the old makeup compacts and lipstick tubes is beautiful!!
I still have some mini Nina Ricci Deci Dela perfumes, in red and orange bottles.
different strengths, EdP and parfum, perhaps.
One of the great perfume bottles.
and the scent fit the bottle, very fruit-candied & potent.
A favorite eye shadow of mine, circa age 16, was made by Helena Rubenstein.
It was a silvered taupe-lilac, can never find it or it's color name anywhere online.
Highly resembles Maybelline's Silken Taupe.
And the best mascara ever was made by Elizabeth Arden.
Cannot remember it's precise name, either, but I remember it's successor ... a small brush on one end and the regular brush on the other.
This video is what launched my love of antique makeup so many years ago. I have an old Stratton compact just like the one Lisa showed at 6:40 as well as countless others. Thank you, Lisa, for igniting my love for history i can hold in my hand!
Where did you get that fabulous dragonfly headband? My niece would love one of those!
Lisa is such a pro! Sometimes it feels like these videos on vintage make up or the history of make up are some kind of documentary.
Who came here after watching her Audrey Hepburn lipstick bid that she got/won and tried it on for us? I literally searched for her vintage makeup collection. She obviously doesn’t belong in this era. She’s just too precious!
WOW Thankas for ACTUALLY trying this stuff on! So fascinated to see that some of the older one still work almost a century later
i enjoyed the video,very interesting. however when you began talking about vintage 80's makeup,i suddenly felt old because,i was a rather young woman in the 80's. still,loved the video.
I never get tired of these videos about vintage makeup, I really love them ! Thank you for making them
I love your head band!
I HAVEN'T SEEN ANYONE THAT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE. OMG I LOVE IT SO MUCH
Ooooooh, I love all that stuff, I am pretty excited about this series of videos. I personally keep some of my grandmothers old make up. I keep her powder with a funny fluffy applicator... shame I don't know the real date, it is probably 50s.
I think this video was so great because it's so easy to see how much you enjoy talking about vintage makeup, it really made it more interesting than usual. Keep talking about things you love, it really makes your videos great!
Your eyes remind me of Natalie Portman.
all her face remember Natalie Portman! :)
I love seeing these vintage make up items. I have 2 1940's compacts that belonged to my grandmother. I love them. I wish I could collect more.
where an earth did you get those Ma'am? I'm just amazed!
Watching videos about vintage makeup and beauty is so fun and fascinating that I can see myself heading down a dangerous road to collecting! Thank you for sharing all of this lovely history. ❤
This is such an interesting and wonderful video.
I always love looking at vintage makeup in antique stores.
Such a great idea!
This video and the whole concept of vintage makeup is unlike anything I've seen on TH-cam. I am a beauty lover and I watch a lot of videos on the topic, but you are so professional and innovative - simply surprising with each new upload. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us -- it's much apperciated!
Such a great video! Where do you normally hunt for vintage makeup? Thanks!
All different places, auctions, dealers, ebay, antique fairs etc. X
Hello Lisa! I've recently began collecting vintage compacts. My favorite ones so far are the 1950s Stratton ones with the lipstick tube that pops up, similar to the Mother of Pearl one you showed. I have two gold-tone ones and one in a striking enamel "print" called Indian Empress. I've kept the ones in pristine condition (with the original stickers, puffs, pouches, and boxes) as decorative-collectible pieces, but there's one that has obvious signs of wear, including some minor scratches, that I decided to put to use. I inserted a Besame Cosmetics lipstick called "Red Velvet 1946" in the holder and filled the other section with one of their brightening powders (it seemed appropriate to use vintage-inspired cosmetics) and every single time I take out my compact to touch up, people's faces light up. And it's not only women, one time a gentleman walked across a restaurant to tell me I had brought him memories of his grandmother, who had a "powder box" like mine. It's such a conversation piece, and it gives me such pleasure every time I use it...I have to confess that I sometimes plan my makeup around that particular red lipstick so I have an excuse to carry my vintage case with me! I know this video is old, but I love revisiting it!
I just subscribed... love your collection! I am a lover of vintage, especially 50s-60s.
By the way, I couldn't help but notice that the lady in that second powder packaging looks a lot like you!
Most round Stratton compacts can hold modern powders like Mac, rimmel stay matte and the classic creme puff, I've refilled mine and love them. They're a great conversation starter! X
Funnily enough I've only just realised mine is a stratton. I got mine by chance after my gran was clearlng out her old make up, since i'd recently cracked my stay matte case, she told me to see if it would fit and i could have it if it did. Mine's got beautiful little roses on it.
I love how you present each item, it really shows how much you love each piece (completely relatable, since all of them are gorgeous!) When I saw the rose highlighter you designed with Lancôme, the first thing I thought was about the rose powder compact in this video. I love how you are bringing a vintage vibe and mixing it with modern tendencies, the result is so elegant.
All the makeup are decades old, is it still safe to put them on your skin?
yeah it should... the main problem is it being too stiff to get any pigment or not having the same colour as back then.
I wouldn't really trust creamy products, though. Like foundations.
Tho, some products contained toxins that would damage your skin back then, one should watch out for those.
+Jesterday omg i saw ur comment on a vid about jeffree starr lmao you're everywhere 😂
+Ichigo
Just like that damn Koala picture off Google Images.
I'm sure she doesn't use it every day. A one time application isn't going to hurt anything
I think it's slightly safer than it might usually be, just because her collectibles have never been used... pre-owned vintage makeup products probably shouldn't be used because of bacteria etc from the previous owner's skin
as someone who's a huge history nerd and is starting to get into makeup more seriously this makes me sooooo happy 😍😍😍
This is so interesting ,thank you for sharing your knowledge of makeup!
I literally clapped at the end of this video because no one has ever cared enough to give us a history! I cannot wait for the rest of the videos! These are very much appreciated as I have always been on the hunt for good books to learn about all things makeup :) I am so excited!!!
I love your hairband in this video.
Idk why but her voice is so accurate and perfect to do vintage makeup videos😂😂😂 it's so soothing
You really do have Frida Kahlo-esque features. Very beautiful!
Gosh Lisa you are so brilliant! You're not just a makeup artist but you know everything, including the history. You're absolutely inspiring! I could watch you all day.
Your voice is so relaxing😌
I remember the original Avon lipstick samples....tiny white plastic tubes and the lipsticks themselves were enough for a few generous applications. My Mother gave them to me to play dress up with. 💄
Hello Lisa, I wonder if by any chance you can share us a story regarding radioactive makeup. Like, have you ever encounter someone that owns a sample of that makeup from the 30's? Tho Radia? Is it actually safe to own a sample of that? I mean, I know a lot of ingredients are harmful to the skin but that level of harmfulness is quite scary so I wonder how do you manage that. Great video btw :D
I love how you're so passionate about the vintage makeup. It's so mesmerising to see someone speak so fondly about the olden days idk 😅
omg that accent is awesome
I love it
I have always wondered what was in those boxes, thank you for letting us take a look. I admire you so much Lisa for being so passionate about what you do. Lots of love!
I'm years late...
Nihssa B It's never too late to find Lisa Eldridge
These are some of the most beautiful products I have ever seen. I don't know why, but vintage makeup absolutely fascinates me. This was a very fun video to watch! Thank you
I think this may be a silly question but do you wear vintage makeup? Is it still good?
my mum has some 90s make up. She used to work for Guerlain, Elizabeth Arden, Ella Bache and a bunch of makeup companies. I love vintage makeup so much. Thanks for posting this Lisa. I really enjoyed watching.
This was a nice video do you have any others on different types of make up products through the decades and can you offer other books to read beside War Paint? I've read from Bobbi Brown, Imam, to Kevin Aucoin do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
I love, love, love this kind of videos. My mother has some make up when I was young and I love that. I'm a hairdresser since 24 years ago and I love beauty history. Thanks for your time, kisses from Spain!!
Is there any vintage makeup that's still being produced now? I remember you said Revlon's Pink and Ice was so popular in 50s/70s back then... If there's any other products than the Revlon's one, would you make a makeup tutorial featuring those products? I think it'd be interesting to watch!
max factor powder and pansticks
What I adore about all of these makeup items is how they were really made to last -- nothing was disposable. Each item was so beautifully crafted, they're little works of art. I really wish more companies made such lovely things like these. I'd be willing to pay more for them, if I could then refill them!
And then people tell you to throw your cosmetics away a few months after buying it... Great initiative Lisa, I really enjoyed it
cosmetics nowadays have shitty packaging and overall poor quality that is sort of forcing you to buy new makeup. and the awful smell that appears after a year or 2.
Lord Procrastination Well let's see in 80 years :)
about what, our makeup? i wouldnt put much trust in it getting better haha
This is one of the coolest makeup videos I have ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing. Your passion for makeup is inspiring. I am obsessed with makeup, however I do not know anyone really in my life who is also obsessed with makeup. It is so great to have someone not only to relate to but to look up to!
I enjoyed this so very much.
I had a very beautiful 1920? Gold one that had a removable black case. Had a powder compartment with extremely pale powder... and two smaller makeup compartments. The bag case had a small pouch as well.
has anyone seen the documentary about the rivalries between Helena Rubenstein, oops just saw you hold up the book...the film is brilliant
her beauty is like.. how do you describe it? like she has a timeless/classic beauty? her aura reminds me of like 50's beauty icon.. love it!
I would be too scared to use it! I'd be worried it had high levels of lead in it or something like stuff did back then...but this is a very interesting video i really enjoyed it!
+Lindsey Curtis That's why I only buy designer (plus, way better for my sensitive skin)
@SeeroseSchmetterling thats for re-visiting this video! I like to visit antique fairs and shops from time to time and I'm always on the look out for vintage cosmetics. I have a few antique dealers who will call me if they find something they know I will love too. The really good stuff is hard to find... so anything which is unusual, rare and in mint condition (unused if possible) is the holy grail of finds for me. X
pretty sure that powder pen is for cocaine...
swanvaldez I thought that same thing, it's called a bullet!!! But actually, that would really be a cool way to despense loose powder, it's always so messy....
It thought the same hahah
the way you talk is just amazing it is so comforting
i can listen to your voice forever..
Amazing!!!!!! I almost cried when you applied the blush...I have a thing for old stuff in general, its kind of magical to me touching something very old and I am obsessed with makeup so this video was.something special to me...
What's a good website where I can purchase vintage makeup from 1920-1980 ?
You can do searches on etsy
I've never seen someone who was so so so well suited to their job.
Any concerns about lead content?
In what sense? Do you mean my thoughts on why they used to put lead in make up or on why some countries still allow it? X
Actually, both would be quite interesting to hear! Thanks for replying; love your collection here and your other videos, too.
This video was so interesting. Thank you for sharing your fabulous precious collection. It's kind of exciting to see you try on these items, we can really see how the actual makeup might have looked way back then and how the ladies looked while applying it. Fascinating.
The make up that you used was made decades ago wouldn't that make it expired? I'm a bit confused by this
April cardenas make up doesn't actually expire as it doesn't have expiry dates. It can only ever go bad. Powder products are known to last absolute ages. The only real danger here is the ingredients.
I am just LOVING this. I really am fascinated by makeup through the ages and feel myself drooling in anticipation lol
Because of her accent, I thought by BIBA she meant beiber
This is the first time I actually learned about vintage makeup and I'm totally into it! Thanks for posting up this video!
I might be wrong but I think the tool at 6:04 was probably used to snort cocaine...
This is absolutely amazing! I'm speechless. I probably watched the whole video without blinking my eyes! Love you Lisa.
when she said biba makeup I thought of justin beiber
Cat Attack i just scrolled down to find this comment. I knew i couldn't be the only one.
I love how you are fascinated with the origins of makeup and the history as well as modern makeup. You are truly a makeup artist :)