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

[@shelby8364]

*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]

😂

[@Leilani2828]

the casually shaving off eyebrows got me lmaoo

[@michelejordan4115]

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

[@cocosmom2852]

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

[@ryn4860]

did she actually 😭😭😭 i was wondering

[@iyoja]

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]

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]

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

[@WanderinRound]

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

[@luqmanhafeez55]

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]

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

[@kannakanina6552]

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

[@WinterCrystal1009]

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]

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

[@WinterCrystal1009]

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

[@antiromantic986]

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

[@fionamcfadden5772]

​​@@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]

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]

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

[@lynnedavidson3316]

And so educational too! ❤

[@browneyedgirl904]

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]

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

[@moon_sun4122]

righttt !!omg when she startedmaking a literal gouache the artist inside me was SCREAMING

[@rockyylima4476]

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]

Great idea! ❤

[@saraa3418]

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]

I was thinking the Egyptians may have used beeswax?

[@cassidymyer5614]

@@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]

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

[@dogforever4]

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]

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]

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]

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]

😅😅

[@TheSofkujepanen]

@@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.

[@momentarilylapse]

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]

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

[@AP-pk9gw]

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

[@Solace6428]

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]

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.

[@EnterShikari01]

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

[@softgalmiu]

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.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

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..

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

Wow that’s a huge compliment Thankyou!!

[@missmelisa1823]

@janey ---same here.

[@SasskiF]

Same

[@thyrsdei]

I agree!

[@NabilaFarheen]

I agreee

[@IoEwe]

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!

[@Rozzoz]

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]

I hope it isn't used nowadays 😮

[@Rozzoz]

@@appleitree They use normal white facepaint now. 😊

[@aspen5663]

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

[@20PINKluvr]

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

[@misslangleysoryuisiconic]

Do they used rice powder as a foundation for geisha?

[@KingsandHunters]

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

[@doireallyhavetoask]

That would be amazing! I can’t recall history channel ever doing a show dedicated to ancient makeup

[@dumb_gril]

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 ❤

[@kateg7298]

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]

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]

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]

Same!😂

[@Call-me-Al]

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

[@e.s.r5809]

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...

[@danyf.1442]

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]

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

[@canadey97]

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]

Pearl powder might give a similar effect

[@JJ-ll9rc]

@@erinparsonsmakeup good video idea!

[@annikahstebben4425]

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.

[@someonesomewhere1100]

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]

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

[@fran791]

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

[@queere_femme3802]

❤ 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 ❤

[@Metzli]

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]

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

[@csf4534]

Is because of the bangs

[@Lucrezio82]

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]

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

[@SakuraMoonflower]

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

[@maddy_m__x]

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 💖💖

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

Thanks and glad to have you here! 🤗

[@SorayaOnTheTube]

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]

How is this archaeology???

[@SorayaOnTheTube]

@@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.

[@snehajagajith6409]

Still better than being arrogant tho.

[@SorayaOnTheTube]

@@snehajagajith6409 ?

[@WanderinRound]

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]

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]

Traditional for last few generations vs ancient times

[@wendy_lynn]

Ugh your makeup knowledge and passion brings me so much joy.

[@yumeng4686]

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]

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

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

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]

🤩🤩🤩 👏🏼

[@gabriellaberglund3651]

It’s red ochre on the lips not cinnabar

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

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 😅

[@getsouped]

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

[@hotpinkbear31]

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]

Thankyou so much! I really appreciate it 🤗!

[@ArtistJane]

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 KZbin space in terms of the beauty space here! My mom and I love your videos!

[@purpleamber1]

Thank you!!

[@walpurgisnight7]

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.

[@Aquelina]

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

[@Maggie_Mayhem]

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

[@justanotherhuman4146]

I’m so glad I found your KZbin! You have combined two of my favorite things. Makeup and history! Love what you do

[@thevanishingman]

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

[@KrohnosOW]

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

[@charlielauenborg5087]

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!

[@sutpecna]

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]

@@sutpecna 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

[@Maria-jb5gy]

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

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

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

[@Maria-jb5gy]

@@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]

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

[@ivyelle1102]

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

[@melraelee]

Super interesting and quite informative! I appreciate that each one of these steps took time - some a great deal of time (not to mention the cost of buying everything), and I love knowing the history you researched and condensed for us. What an excellent content creator you are, Erin! Nothing lazy here, as some channels are. I highly recommend this channel, and HAVE, to my friends!

[@kaitlyntroutt1514]

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

[@MelancholischerMond]

The malachite eyeshadow is stunning! The pigmentation is epic.

[@kissyface6895]

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]

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.

[@thevelvetchaos]

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]

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

[@MonsterRat1000]

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!!

[@samanthafairweather9186]

That beautiful colour of the malachite looks amazing on your eyes. I'm just so glad that you're doing this as a once off, due to the toxicity. Red ochre is abundant in Australia. It's been used for thousands of years, by the indigenous people here, as body paint for ceremonies, and also as paint for rock art. I think the court on your lips really pops, and I'm glad that the colour is available in modern lipsticks. You look absolutely amazing in this video, and can't wait for your next one!

[@sugarcookiesocialist]

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

[@margarettomaselli1460]

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!

[@vanillie_-]

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!

[@ajwiles85]

Erin! I am a History teacher in Sydney, Australia and today I played your video on ancient makeup to my 7th grade class as part of our study into Ancient Egypt! Thank you for your craft, your research, and your content! You’ve definitely got some new fans now!

[@ZL3xtr4]

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

[@kellydavis275]

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

[@MedicNerds]

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]

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

[@Kat-mh1ol]

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.

[@animelover1992]

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

[@anadestiny3849933]

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

[@gwenchapman5068]

6:45 Can we just take a second to appreciate how LONG that is! Like the pyramids were considered ANCIENT history when Cleopatra was alive!

[@veronicavatter6436]

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

[@bexfriendofsnakes9973]

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

[@miacrawford4662]

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

[@anzatentis7663]

you look like a accurate depiction of cleopatra ma’am. like i’m in shock rn. she was greek most people think she was brown skinned she wasn’t. you look like the depictions of her

[@ohjeezriles]

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*

[@amandagarcia4845]

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 ❤❤

[@katiecoollady]

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.

[@cleo421]

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!

[@isasch123]

Your content is amazing. Two of my absolute favorite things: makeup and history! Loved the video!

[@missmegan365]

Your dedication to your craft and viewers is amazing!

[@ComfyyCozyyASMR]

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

[@SunStudio_AMV]

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!

[@countrymousejewelry]

This video was fascinating ❤ been watching Erin on and off All Day. Never gets tiresome..i love this content so much! Makeup and history and Erin is a great narrator- she kills these looks every time! So gorgeous

[@grrt722]

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

[@Noname-sz5ui]

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

[@edilainedias161]

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

[@sabamaqbool3340]

Love the attention to detail and the disclaimer at the beginning! This channel totally needs more views !!!

[@Ari-ge5cp]

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 ♡

[@ErinBerlintop10]

I love this content! I am an Asian drama addict and am fascinated with costume dramas -- especially when they show a makeup kit or a character's beauty routine (always red blotting papers in Cdramas...why red?). Would love to see something more in depth on what they're using.

[@naomi_u4122]

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

[@floraluxla]

You are an absolute TREASURE! Thank you so much for creating these vids and sharing your breadth of knowledge. You are such an inspiration! xoxox

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

Adore you and Thankyou! 🤗

[@mack_cheesy]

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

[@HikariHolic]

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

[@jankk]

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

[@randoanon4785]

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]

@@randoanon4785omg thank you!!

[@katholeenloveit8923]

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

[@summerslays1977]

Is it possible to do an ancient makeup look as accurately as you can safely from every culture you can get information on? I think that would be awesome! Ive been looking for a channel just like yours since forever. So glad to see people enjoying makeup history as much as I always have! I've never met anyone who was interested in anything that wasnt modern so I feel like I've found my makeup family here. 🥰

[@w0nt0ns0up]

Welcome lovely ♡

[@muscleandhate]

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

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

I appreciate it so much!! 🤗

[@hollyday2313]

Erin, I just have to say it - the amount of work, time and love you put into your videos is truly beyond extraordinary, and I just want to say thank you. Apart from the fact that what you present to us here is simply highly interesting, your shorts here on YT (or reels on IG) are also a source of inspiration and motivation for me personally to simply do what one feels like doing. It became finally just fun for me to do my make up, just try things out - even with the hair, my hairdresser who loves to make me hairstyles from the 1950s and -60s is quite enthusiastic about you. So again, thank you, for absolutely everything, and I hope your fanbase will grow bigger and bigger. Love from Germany ...

[@egocentric222]

Erin, I don’t even wear make up but have many friends that do. We love watching your channel and learning, now my 8yr old daughter found you on KZbin and is obsessed ❤😂

[@jennytaylor3324]

Strong look! Can't get over the ochre. Before you applied that, it had a very '60s, Liz Taylor feel. Historical make-up is so interesting. I got fascinated with the Middle Eastern eye kohl a few years back, and actually bought some 'lead-free' ithmid galena from a trustworthy supplier, complete with wooden applicator stick. With a little practice I found it to be a very efficient way to tight-line the eyes. It's not black, but graphite grey with a slight sparkle. Not one for daily use, as it's quite gritty, but so nice to have. It can be mixed with almost any emollient or liquid, but traditionally it's rosewater or ghee. Rani do a very black little kajal (surma) with a beeswax base. it comes in a little metal tube, complete with applicator. In India even the newborn's eyes are smeared with it, and they make special ghee-based 'baby kajal'! Got to be a bit careful, as even some of the official brands of Indian stuff can contain lead.

[@leespup]

My favorite creative makeup artist! Keep being amazing and showing us history!!!❤

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

It’s my fav subject so I’ll def show more 🤗

[@TheAzerath]

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.

[@Sharon_L_W]

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

[@mandyheart8754]

Two quick suggestions, since you have been getting more and more into cosmetic formulating, I recommend that you get a respirator mask. Disposable particulate masks are better than wearing no mask at all, however due to the potential toxicity of some materials and the extremely fine grind, ideal PPE includes a respirator mask. Just lookin’ out! For weighing out and presenting small quantities of powders or non-liquid ingredients, look into using “watch glasses”. They are literal small concave class plates that are used for watch faces, however many chemists use them to measure our/hold/lay out small amounts of chemicals/ingredients. They are very durable and used by many “legitimate” chemists. I think these would be prefect for you to use!☺️Cheers!

[@suzyjacuzzi6791]

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!

[@ashmomofboys]

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!

[@amyfarrelly4580]

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

[@zxcvbn3817]

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

[@nerdgirl8978]

This was a really fascinating video. The history of the people in old times felt more real after watching the real colors on your skin. The Egyptian hieroglyphs and paintings got a new dimension for me.

[@MrOnionRing]

this is a killer video miss ma'am . LOOOOVE the cork eyebrows like im fr blown away

[@historychick5947]

I'm only 5 minutes in and love it already! I find your voice so calm, and your knowledge and artistry is amazing LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Love from the UK ❤

[@alexisrivera4773]

I love your videos!❤ thank you for taking the time to teach

[@erinparsonsmakeup]

Thankyou! So nice to hear 🤗

[@alexisrivera4773]

@Erin Parsons Makeup please consider doing a 90s makeup video with tips and tricks and on how people looked so flawless. thank you so much ❤️

[@haikuoflife]

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). ^_^

[@christirosalie929]

i’m obsessed with u ur the only person providing for the niche historical beauty girls!!!

[@o0oqtkato0o]

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

[@elsahabib]

Gosh! She's full of karizma I'm admiring her 💕

[@Pinkerton_111]

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