Makeup was very subtle in this era, they would purchase different paints, powders and pastes from local pharmacists or doctors. Wealthier ladies would often order from specialists abroad whereas the poor would sometimes use home-made versions. Men would also use pastes as moisturizers or to hide scars and blemishes.
Though not as extreme as the Elizabethans the white face was still the trend, lemon juice or vinegar was applied on the face or consumed to achieve this look. They concentrated more on getting perfect skin as using face paint would be associated with prostitutes and actresses.
The ever so popular yellow hair of the Elizabethan era went out the window and in came the brunettes. This hair color was often complimented by using rouges made from lip dyes.
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