Hiding Eyebrows

So as we know, the Elizabethans plucked their eyebrows, to create a large forehead, a sign of aristocracy and intelligence. For this look, we could use pritstick, or soap. I decided to use soap on my partner Amelia, and she used Pritstick on me. 

Once the skin had been cleansed, apply toner on the eyebrows to remove any grease and natural oils. It is best to use an unscented soap, as some scented soaps can irritate the model's skin. Wet the brush and stroke the soap to achieve a cream-like consistency, then brush backwards into the eyebrow, so that it reaches the root. The trick is to then press down hard on the model's eyebrows, so that they stick down. Build up the soap, checking the texture with your finger as you go. You do not want any stray hairs, the whole eyebrow should be covered. Make sure you also remove any excess soap with warm water and a cotton wool bud. Powder to seal.

Using a sponge, I then began to apply the makeup. It is important to begin by applying makeup to the eyebrow first, as it is easier to match the face makeup to the eyebrow than vice versa. Using a sponge, I applied makeup to the whole face. I used the Illamasqua Skin Base and completed a few layers here to build up the pale colour. Powder to seal using the Illamasqua translucent powder. I then used the Kryolan Glow Palette to create the rounded blush for her rosy cheeks, and a rosy lipstick from the lip palette. The finishing touch was applying the white base to the eyelashes, sealing that Elizabethan look.