Makeup: A Glamorous History

Name: Makeup: A Glamorous History
Released: 2021-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Lisa Eldridge

TV Show · Documentary · History

Makeup artist Lisa Eldridge explores what the beauty look of three iconic moments in British history reveals about that era.

2021 · 49m

EPISODE 1

Georgian Britain

Professional makeup artist Lisa Eldridge explores the peacocks of British history, the Georgians. Wealthy Georgians use their looks to show off just how rich they are.
EPISODE 2

Victorian Britain

In Victorian Britain, makeup was frowned upon. Women were supposed to be naturally beautiful, reflecting their inner purity. But Lisa discovers there were all sorts of sneaky ways to enhance your looks.
EPISODE 3

Britain in the Roaring 20s

Lisa Eldridge explores her favourite era for makeup. As WWI and the global flu pandemic get over, women enter the workforce and can make choices about how they want to look and how they spend their money.