I Used Only Victorian Cosmetics For a Week

[@LizzyBennet85]

The blush activates with water?! There is a part in the book "an Old-Fashioned girl" by Louisa May Alcott where the male lead is questioning his sister about his fiancee's use of cosmetics because he had accidentally gotten a drop of water on her face and she had been freaked out, ran to the mirror to carefully pat it dry and came back with one cheek redder than the other. This makes me so happy to know...!

[@nicolecampos4153]

Oh what's that book about???

[@puffinpillow9419]

girls' lives back then seemed very revolved around being afraid of their clothes/makeup getting spoiled in another book I read called "Three Men in a Boat" the British narrator talks about how he doesn't get why women get into boats and then get terrified of water droplets ruining their silken dress/delicate dress garments. Now I know they were also terrified of water getting on their make up 😅

[@LizzyBennet85]

@@nicolecampos4153 It's written in the 1870s, and it's about a country girl on a visit to city friends, and then has a second half in which she's grown up and comes to live and teach music in the city.

[@LizzyBennet85]

@@puffinpillow9419 Some girl's lives, yes. There was a stigma around wearing makeup, and this particular girl didn't want anyone to know that she had it on. I'm sure there were a lot of women back then that didn't wear silk or makeup in a boat! :D

[@бронза.вафля.конус]

"Have you ever heard of the mass lead powder poisoning of 1888?" Me: No, I- "No, because it's not a thing" 💀

[@Spoiled_Rat]

Me: Yeah I think I ha- "No, because it's not a thing" 💀

[@waterbitten]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carterfrvr]

My heart stopped for half a second. Almost fell for it!

[@finesite1459]

Karolina went back in time and prevented it, surely

[@debcarroll8192]

"I'm not a time traveler." Sure, Karolina. We don't believe that for a second. Of course you are!

[@SibylleLeon]

Yeah, my thought was: That's exactly what a time traveller would say xD

[@thequeenofspades]

She's not a time traveller. She's an immortal.

[@shutup-gc2yk]

​@@thequeenofspadesPrecisely

[@musicalbs2305]

no she's not a time traveler, she's a vampire. smh bro

[@thewrongaccount608]

That's exactly what a time traveler would say!

[@HeisenbergFam]

Im amazed Karolina teleported to Victorian era just to provide us Victorian content, truly inspiring

[@manuelmelo8415]

How are you everywhere 😭😭

[@angelinaduganNy]

@@manuelmelo8415 I was just wondering the same thing. The last 4 videos that I watched I had seen them in the comments.

[@honeyswann]

@@angelinaduganNyit’s like a bot account . It has to because they’ve stolen comments

[@thebaccathatchews]

She's an immoral, and has collected *a lot* of Victorian attire and cosmetics.

[@katiefox5791]

​​​​​@@thebaccathatchewsthank you! Gotta keep our mememom lore straight. She's pretending to unbox it for the first time, scandalous, we know she's had this stuff since the late 1800s.

[@lillianandthecats]

The thumbnail is so unhinged I love it 😂

[@damnbro_idc]

Looking at the thumbnail I thought it was a horror shortfilm

[@Arnabiett]

I didn't even think it was her until I scrolled by it a second time haha 😅

[@starlittardis2049]

It was perfectly positioned on my screen for me to see the thumbnail but not the title, so it was very "out-of-context", and I burst out laughing. I'm so glad I found this channel, Karolina has cheered me up on so many occasions.

[@Arnabiett]

@starlittardis2049 OMG same here 😭

[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

It was the "oopsie" and the "just rolling with it" look that did it for me. 🤣 Who hasn't had a makeup or morning routine mishap?

[@diogobarbosa1406]

Karolina digging up the package of cosmetics she got from her cousin for her coming out ball in 1882

[@JustSaralius]

Just a bit of a warning about charcoal: Be careful with charcoal products that you might ingest if you also take medication!

[@keyholes]

They also erode your tooth enamel over time, making your teeth yellower in the long-term.

[@oki-il6oq]

@@keyholes wait pls tell me that isn't true, I use charcoal toothpaste😭

[@noaccount2494]

@@oki-il6oq charcoal is very rough and so that grit will be abrasive

[@keyholes]

@@oki-il6oq I'm sorry, it's true - time to switch toothpastes.

[@SplatterInker]

Unfortunately true of those heavy with bicarb of soda too

[@JustSaralius]

Just changing your skincare products can initially cause reactions like pimples, but that doesn't always mean the products are bad for you. It helps to only change one product at a time and wait a few weeks before changing anything else.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

Yep. When I switched, about eleven years ago, from my harsh OTC facial cleansers to olive oil, I had a week of pizza face. HOWEVER, that was just my skin purging. It was also starved for moisture, as I would dry it out every day, so the sebaceous glands would work overtime to moisturize. So when I stopped stripping all moisture, my skin had to adjust. And it has helped my eczema SO much, and basically gotten rid of my acne.

[@whiskerstherock]

@@lizthedisjointedzebra692olive oil was my life saver when I had a very severe eczema breakout a few years back (I had just moved countries/ climates and was using terrible products) . It didn’t cure it without the help of prescription stuff but calmed it sooooo much

[@parryyotter]

A lot of comments have said stuff so I’ll just summarize: - Need a boar bristle hair brush for oil distribution to the ends. Make sure you clean the brush after. Dust and dead skin will build up like nobody’s business if you don’t clean it. Also, don’t oil your hair daily. - If you want to remove the oil, you need an acidic product or a product that will cling to oil to pull it out. - Don’t exfoliate your skin daily; it’s bad for your skin! The almond paste isn’t cleaning, it’s re-texturizing. You still need something to clean the skin. That’s why it doesn’t feel clean to you. Over exfoliating also leads to more oily skin because you’re stripping your skin of oils, so your sebaceous glands start secreting more sebum to compensate for the dryness. - Charcoal toothpaste is extremely abrasive and should only be used sparingly so it doesn’t destroy your tooth enamel. - I personally wouldn’t use cold cream for daytime wear, I see it as a nighttime product to remove makeup, but perhaps some people do wear it under makeup.

[@jobda1211]

plus charcoal toothpaste don't contain any fluorite

[@Savvy1718]

Thanks for summing up these extra points!

[@meacadwell]

Perfectly said!

[@Jhud69]

Yep, cold cream is a makeup remover. Or a heavy night cream if you’re sure you won’t get reactions. I use it and it’s great, I have both some authentic old timey formulations and more modern versions.

[@meridoughten9425]

​@@jobda1211 *fluoride

[@Bildgesmythe]

I'm old, so my grandmother dates way back. Glycerin and rosewater was great. It soothed the skin and smelled great.

[@akashanumberfive199]

Still used and I can purchase over the counter today

[@PurelyCoincidental]

@@akashanumberfive199 Yes, I can find it in some of my local drugstores and health food stores. (Seattle area) Was contemplating getting some just yesterday!

[@lelalu101]

I use glycerin and rose hydrosol (cosmetic rose water) in the homemade skincare I make. We still use it 💪

[@llamasugar5478]

Anyone remember Rosemilk™️?

[@katyb2793]

Does anyone know how rosewater is for sensitive skin? I honestly would have irritated skin by most of these products 🙈 I'm sure women doctored the ingredients to suit their skin, availability and budget tho..

[@roxiepoe9586]

When I was a child, Gilligan's Island was very popular. Ginger, the beautiful actress, made her own cosmetics on the island with berries, etc. My cousin (we were idiots) and I decided to use the berries and things that grew around us to the same effect. That would have been great, but some of them were toxic. Fortunately we didn't ingest them. But, we developed rashes that had everybody pretty excited for a while.

[@katyb2793]

Oh my goodness! 😱 Glad you guys were OK!!

[@maryhamric]

HA! I loved Gilligan's Island when I was a kid too.

[@eggboi4564]

This sounds exactly like something I would’ve done as a kid! Except I would’ve only done it because my older sister wanted to see what would happen

[@TDAEON]

Loved your story about the berry make up. Lol I would make "soup" in a metal bucket with whatever greens, mushrooms and flowers etc I found in the yard. Glad I never thought to eat it. But it was fun to play "cook".

[@Arek.Arkadiusz]

12:45 I'm not surprised. The oil is not that easy to remove from your hair and many people have issues removing it with regular cosmetics. The best way is to emulsify it. When you want to remove the oil, wet your hair, then apply a conditioner and brush it in until it foams. Let it sit for a few minutes. Rince it and wash your hair as usual. It removes oil like a dream. :)

[@marwwa56]

Apply a conditioner or shampoo??

[@katyb2793]

The conditioner and oil will foam?

[@MrsFahrenheit991]

​@@marwwa56conditioner

[@Arek.Arkadiusz]

@@marwwa56 conditioner. The science behind it is that oil doesn't mix with water. Oil mixes with another oil, so the idea is to mix it with with something oily that is easier to remove from hair than pure oil - conditioner.

[@Arek.Arkadiusz]

@@katyb2793 Yes. In general cheaper conditioners start to foam faster, but eventually any conditioner will foam after brushing.

[@MsSznur]

Your hair was oily because you used soap in the wrong way. I've been using handmade soap to wash my hair for years because it's the only thing that I wasn't allergic to. The washing technique is very different. Good hair soap has ingredients that both wash and condition the hair. The hair needs to be washed along its whole length, not just the roots, like with modern shampoo. The cleaning is achieved through friction rather than lather, so the technique is something you get used to over time. Additionally, the effectiveness of hair soap is highly dependent on the water hardness. If you use only soap and do not follow it with an acid rinse, your hair will not get as clean as it would with modern products in hard water areas.

[@justanotherclaud]

Omg I live somewhere with super hard water. Maybe that's why I found shampoo soap so difficult to work with!

[@thegracklepeck]

Oh! I'll have to try that then.

[@mollyn03]

100% - I washed my hair with regular soap (the kind you use for your hands etc)for a while when I was younger and a water & vinegar rinse made a huge difference - without it my hair was gross and with it, it looked like it had been washed with regular shampoo.

[@karowolkenschaufler7659]

acid rinses are great. and very practicable if you use an empty wahsing-up-liquid-bottle to apply them. (almond) oil pre washing (really greasing the hair up), foaming up the scalp and kind of... combing the foam down through the lengths with my fingers, acid rinse and some light hair oil into the dry hair when it's freshly washed, workes better for me than any mordern conditioner or hair mask. my hair has a tendancy to be wirery and coarse (especially with hard water) and that little routine makes it shiny and soft (there are still split ends, but they don't show). and I use citric acid (actually an acid concentrate for decalcyfying coffe machines... with citric, lactic and apple acid. diluted of course!) so it doesn't even smell of anything.

[@edennis8578]

I totally disagree. I started using handmade soap years ago when I was trying to grow my hair long. I never used it on the length, only on my scalp, and you do NOT want to use friction on your hair! 😱 I was able to grow my hair down to my waist at the age of 55. All of the breakage and split ends stopped and my hair looked so much fuller. You should only use soap on the length if you put gobs of product in it, which I don't. You are damaging your hair.

[@ramflight]

One note - 'preservatives' or 'chemicals' shouldn't carry so much negative sentiment, because everything is chemicals technically. Even the human body. :D Most of the modern stuff used just sounds scary, but it's actually quite harmless and is there to improve the consistency of the product.

[@doggyspeak]

everything she is using is chemicals, just happens to be impure ones you don't need a lab to synthesize (usually).

[@Diana02400]

❤

[@ramflight]

@@doggyspeak You mean impurities? :D That'd be a defective product, and there's recalls for that, law suits if need be, quality control and dermatological testing if it's cosmetics. Doesn't mean it's bad for you just because it's developed in a lab and made in a plant. Cyanide is all natural, but people aren't calling it healthy. You know what else is a preservative and a chemical, and is mass produced? Salty water, for eye drops for example :D

[@doggyspeak]

@@ramflight i just mean that stuff like wild honey and homemade rosewater are not going to be as homogeneous as lab-synthesized chemicals and might have hidden allergens

[@MazHem]

​@@ramflight you can put impurities into things, there's tolerances of that, plus there's plenty of people making more natural things out there such as for soaps, and companies like lush make things which I'm sure has natural impurities in it. There's also plenty of people who make homemade products and sell them without needing a lot of derm testing or resulting in lawsuits. While there is a lot of like chemicalphobia on certain things, like it's not perfect, and it's not simple. There's plenty of things which have a lot of products in them which are to make the production cheaper, or because it sounds good, rather than it being actually useful or good for you. Most modern cosmetics still have expiry dates, the limits on these might be about the same as a less lab-made item. A beeswax and tallow (no idea if this is a recipe, just an example) lip balm might have a similar expiry to a paraffin wax one. Also you can't say all saline solutions are just salty water, nor is it a preservative at the level of saline. Saline has to be kept sterile when opened, so would be hard to make at home, making your own salted pickles or cabbage just has to be kept sterile enough when you're making it so that bacteria doesn't grow on the lid, but when you open it for the delicious meats inside then it's fine just keep it in the fridge. You don't want your eye drops to ferment. Also on an aside note, there's some things I've seen around which seem to say that some impurities can be useful, like there's times when distilling things down to their components can be useful, and other times where it turns out that an impure pigment gets a stronger colour, or there's a different effect with grinding a whole plant than extracting the essence. It's weird. Science is weird.

[@ruth649]

That British accent felt like a journey around England 😂 The "actually" was pretty spot on though, well done!

[@nickmunguia7304]

TBH it'd be great to get these formulas written down. Or if a makeup historian has a shop?? 👀

[@swiftsworld_13]

There's instagram in bio

[@MegaStine91]

​@@swiftsworld_13yeah, there's her Instagram, but i didn't find any recipe for the products there

[@DJVARAO]

@@MegaStine91 She sells them.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Long Haired Flapper does vintage Victorian cosmetic recipes from vintage sources! Watching her have fun melting, powdering ect and mixing is awesome! Cheers

[@seabreeze4559]

longhairedflapper did this first great channel

[@Mirimes]

a little pro about modern cosmetic: you see a lot of ingredients, but they're just some particles of natural ingredients. Most of the time is better to select just the particles cause natural ingredients as a whole "package" can more easily contains particles that lead to allergies, so selecting just what they need to obtain a product that have the effect, texture and smell they want can be beneficial.

[@iridescentaurora268]

Girl, get yourself a boar bristle brush for those slicked-back ponytails! They work great for really smoothing down every little hair. I love doing a model updo when I haven’t washed my hair in few days 😅

[@IronWangCreates]

I have long hair for the first time in my life and my mum got me a boar bristle brush to use before bed. I think it’s to brush the oil that builds at the scalp all the way through the hair, and my hair does take longer to get greasy and just feels healthier. Hardcore boar bristle Stan now

[@author_page]

I was gonna say the same thing, that the Victorians used natural horsehair or boar bristle brushes to distribute the oil through the length of the hair, which was typically worn quite long. That, and they were famous for coming up with the counting one hundred strokes with a hairbrush.

[@sebumpostmortem]

2b calf length here💁🏻‍♀️. Nothing compares to the all time boar brush when you need a perfect licked-by-a-cow pony tail or any style that involves roots. It distributes scalp oil in a way that ends looking like a shiny product you applied. At least thats what I answer when I' m asked wich hairspray I' m wearing🤥🫣. Plus, it lasts literally a full life. Mine is third generation inherited🥹. Hope it helped🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@SplatterInker]

Just be careful though for some hair types that type of brush can be hella damaging. I've got fine hairs but thick on the head, doesn't hold shape, and honestly a comb has always worked better for me than any kind of brush.

[@katyb2793]

I can't do the model slick back when my hair is greasy, it looks SO ugly 😭

[@lore04bj]

Girl, you are not beating the time traveler allegations with this

[@meloetta7778]

Modern cosmetics can be basic for sensitive skin (cerave, mixsoon, the ordinary) and for those who want a basic routine. However, there are very nice complex formulas from brands like glow recipe, beauty of joseon, and dermalogica. These have actives that, for those who want it, bring out the skin's full potential and for mature skin, contain peptides and ceramides and retinol to help us age gracefully and rebuild the skin barrier. Chemicals and preservatives are not bad, they help our skin and we must remember that oftentimes natural ingredients aren't better.

[@aftengdur0]

Natural ingredients are less predictable if you want to create consistent batches of the product and can cause irritation or allergy. And they have shorter shelf life. So for big manufacturers they are just too difficult to use safely. But it is also true, that most people don't need and overcomplicated products, basic stuff is just fine.

[@halleyreed7377]

To deal with greasy hair, you've gotta brush every day with a fine-bristle hair brush. it's where the old adage of brushing your hair fro 100 strokes every day comes from. It moves the grease from your scalp down to the rest of your hair and keeps it conditioned!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

And wash the brush!

[@jonahandthewolf]

I have waves/curls, so I'll pass! But the boar bristle brush helps for the top of my head tho

[@elvingearmasterirma7241]

When you have wavy/curly hair, get a thicker toothed comb. Still works a charm

[@tiffanydelgado342]

I have 2’ long fine hair and use oil for the dry crunchiness. Apply it ONLY TO THE ENDS and NO MORE THAN 3 DROPS ❤

[@ilikedinosaurs392]

Is that 2 feet or 2 inches?

[@goosegirl941]

Yes! My favorite kind is wild borage seed oil. I cover my whole body in the stuff lol

[@isabelleblanchet3694]

@@ilikedinosaurs392 ' = feet " = inches

[@raraavis7782]

​@@ilikedinosaurs392 I was so confused, wondering why you would need oil in 2 inch long hair 😅

[@ilikedinosaurs392]

@@raraavis7782 me too fr 😅

[@coloraturaElise]

Karolina, I don't think they would have used the hair oil on a daily basis; it's not like modern conditioners. Once a week would be ample, and you probably would do it even less frequently. I have some hair oil that I got from a boutique store, and they suggest once a month.

[@maillibrown7241]

"Hi Vogue, today we're going to get ready for the recording of ... my new Gregorian chant."

[@marmeenoir2896]

Karolina slipping into her Victorian English accent when opening her Victorian cosmetics, we see you time traveler 😜

[@MazHem]

it's not even a victorian english accent it's a pretty good modern londonish one lmao

[@sunnie734]

I love her, but that wasn't any kind of English accent. xD

[@Jhud69]

Karolina is just polish, we learn English like that lol

[@BettyrflyBunny]

Rinsing oil with soap based shampoos is difficult if you live in an area with hard water - the minerals from water bond with soap and can deposit on your hair. It might be worth trying to use soft water (filtered or rainwater) to see if it makes it easier. It does get annoying though, even though oiling your hair does wonders for it 😅

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Dawn dish detergent gets grease out. I bathed cats in it then a clarifying shampoo. Also kills fleas.

[@tbird1968]

As a maker, I can tell you that a very dilute apple cider vinegar & water rinse works well for reducing mineral deposits when using shampoo bars/ shampoo soap (which are very popular right now.)

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Of Course the immortal woman lives through a Victorian beauty regiment

[@starlittardis2049]

I appreciate that you showed the look in natural light as well. I know nothing about makeup and can't tell the difference, but as far as I know that does make a difference but makeup looks are often shown in the best possible lighting to look as perfect as possible. Thanks for showing a realistic version, even if plebs like me are clueless about it. I expect more makeup-knowledgeable folks appreciate it too :)

[@Sally4th_]

Cold cream is still used, especially if your skin tends to the dry side, not so good if you have problems with oiliness. It's particularly good for protection against cold, wet weather which is about what you'd expect in Britain :)

[@katyb2793]

..where do you get it from? I have super sensitive skin and I'm always on the look out for setting better.

[@pegapage9603]

​@katyb2793 for example it's done by Avene and by Weleda. My mum has been using the Weleda cold cream for more than 30 years now.

[@caitwon]

@@katyb2793 Ponds cold cream is available in America, but it gave me an allergic reaction lmao

[@katyb2793]

@@caitwon oh I'll google the ingredients then. Thanks!

[@katyb2793]

@@pegapage9603 really? Hmm I've never seen it in Australia but then maybe I haven't been looking... thx! Will check them outa

[@SchlichteToven]

The grease might have helped the Victorian curls stay!

[@shroomyk]

I was thinking too, depending on how you style the hair it could add a nice shine and not look greasy or dirty.

[@xingcat]

When Karolina opened the box and said, "Stoooning!" I was hoping this was a switcheroo and she'd been sent alien cosmetics from Juno Birch, but this was fabulous, as well.

[@sebumpostmortem]

Oh, My Goodness Gracious Meeee!!!! I thought I was the only one but yesss, it' s happeninnnnng. Juno, Karolina, Erin (Parsons) together. Can you figure out? 🥹🙆🏻‍♀️ 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@christiangraf1178]

This is the comment i was looking for! Karolina being a fan of both Juno and also Trixie and Katyas Unhhhh show makes so much sense with my fantasy!😍

[@New_Wave_Nancy]

I'd definitely try some of these things. Part of the long list of ingredients on today's cosmetics are the preservatives - the Victorian potions probably would turn nasty much faster than our cosmetics today.

[@eykyra]

Not only that, but also many ingredients are added to stabilize the formulas, as in making them smoother or avoid separation, or make them stand against temperature changes, etc. Just convenience basically. However it's also true that there's a lot of false claims in the cosmetic industry and some brands just add certain ingredients to make the product more expensive. But on a general rule, the active ingredients that would actually do something are like the first 4-5 at max, and many of them might be what we have been using for centuries such as glycerin, natural acids, nut oils, minerals and such

[@J_Gamble]

So interesting! Loved. Just a note re: the rosemary oil...the thing is to apply on ends only--or the mid-length- but not the roots. It makes a beautiful sheen and feels sleek. (a Greek grandma i knew still used this oil on her hair--and her granddaughters' hair)

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

I use rosemary oil on my scalp, let it sit and then brush it heavily with a boars bristle brush. Let it set overnight and there's very little left in the morning. My scalp and hair are SOOO dry unless I use it. Plus it reduces the grey. My hair is 43 inches long and delightful. And it's not due to youth, I'm in my 60s and have only been using this for 18 months or so. Really increases hair growth.

[@anyjen]

To be honest, I don't think those products would go bad as fast as she assumes. From what we were told, it was basically infused wax and oil and possibly lanolin. All that stuff lasts months, if not years.

[@M.Datura]

Yeah, I thought it was quite weird too. Certainly, some of them would probably be made on a monthly basis, but not twice weekly.

[@emilylerman9028]

you're constantly opening and touching the products which introduces bacteria so yea they'll only last a week or so.

[@Insertusernamehere2248]

Hearing Karolina’s english accent is something I didn’t know I needed lmao

[@Ares_Complex]

At 29:20 my brain stopped producing thoughts and I went "Wow.... She has a pretty good camera for her century". Forgot that Karolina time travels to the modern time to film videos.

[@Siriastimeflies]

That was very interesting! I've found a nail care set from around 1900 at my parents', and I got so excited when I noticed that it still had pigments in it! 1 pot of white pigment, almost empty, and 1 pot of bright pink pigment. I think I know what my great-grandmother preferred... Now I wonder a little bit if it used to be creams that dried up, but I read about nail oils so I mixed some pigment with a few drops of argan oil and put that on my nails, let it dry, repeated twice. Then I used some of the leather in the set to polish the nails, though I think I would have had to work way harder to make them really shiny. Overall, it gave me slightly pink nails, and was an interesting experiment!

[@kakumee]

The black stuff reminds me of ohorjro (the traditional teeth blaken stain used in Japan) its mainly used by some maiko (trainee geisha) in Kyoto and possibly elsewhere in Japan.

[@Jhud69]

Tbh saying that cosmetics back then had „less dangerous ingredients” than today is a bold claim. Ingredients in today’s makeup and cosmetics are fine, the ~clean beauty~ trend is essentially a scam/marketing strategy because people are way too hyper vigilant about stuff now because they don’t actually know chemistry and about cosmetics formulation. It’s true that stuff from back in the day isn’t all that bad in the most part, but today’s isn’t either Also you NEED preservatives in makeup and cosmetics. Not having them is BAD because have fun growing mold and bacteria on stuff you put on your face. A lot of this stuff is still used today, just improved after centuries of scientific improvements! You can still buy cold cream for example (it’s a makeup remover).

[@mysqm3026]

Yeah i was kind of taken aback by her saying it used to be safer, i feel like that might be borderline romanticizing history

[@diminarchy]

@@mysqm3026 probably trying to boost her friends Instagram business 😅. Also, the stuff almost certainly has some preservatives in it (honey for example) otherwise they'd be bad before the weeks end

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Just a little side note - when you run out of the lemony nail stuff, you can buy a product called cuticle oil that does the same thing 😊😊

[@jj-if6it]

I love her packaging and how cute the little containers were! So thoughtful

[@aliplay5]

They remind me so much of modern, but "alternative" cosmetics. The cold cream, almond face wash, and lip tint seem exactly like things I used to have from Lush. The powder reminds me of the one I have from bare minerals, and the charcoal toothpaste was a total fad not too long ago, I've seen so many versions of it from tubes to tablets. Very interesting experiment! Good job Karolina.

[@dragonqueenarts]

This makes me think of the company Besamé. They make these products historically accurate mixed with modern abilities.

[@lorrainemunoa791]

Love this video! Karolina makes all her content entertaining just by being her fun witty self. I use nothing but a 'rosewater with aloe' solution on my face today. I'm not super Pure Aesthetic or something, I'm just lazy and aware that this works really well. The body butter I use on my skin is basically the same whipped oils they've been using since Galen's cold cream recipe because hey it works. A lot of very simple things from yesteryear can be very effective and were used a lot because they were helpful sometimes. (Remember though, Natural does NOT make it automatically safe or good. Example: NEVER USE CHARCOAL ON YOUR TEETH. It looks whiter because you're sanding off your enamel. Do Not Do That. Yes I know they sell it all over no it isn't good for your teeth.)

[@lisa-mariegarciaperea4365]

Hey there, not sure whether zincoxide was a thing in victorian times but is a great sunblocking ingredient among other benefits, especially for acne prone skin (which is why I use it in my powders). Also, the greasiness can be made invisible with hair powder and with rigorous combing (very fine wood) it distributes evenly over time and your hair will get absolutely fantastic. I really enjoy these videos because too few people know these things but I'd like to add a little warning myself: even though the ingredients are not toxic or harmfull one can always have or develop an allergy against them. For me that was orris root^^' Nonetheless, thank you for your video, I love your channel :-)

[@oddcontent5152]

I know this is random, but you are so gorgeous. This whole routine just brought out your features in a subltle way and it's so pretty. Another random thing, I use sweet almond oil as a face moisturizer and love it, it was intresting to see it as a main ingredient in one of the products lol

[@lorrainemunoa791]

She really is isn't she? I used to use sweet almond oil on my face. A couple drops, spread thinly when I had emerged from the shower. Now my skin's different, so it's a rosewater and aloe product.

[@jamestolson2804]

Never showed us a bad look

[@turf5360]

Bruh the thumbnail got me off guard 💀💀

[@scaram0uche]

As a fellow wavy haired girl, so many conditioners or other techniques for curls are too heavy on the oils! Something that isn't as oil heavy may work well for you. I was also anti-conditoner for a long time, since I get oily hair, but found a very lightweight one that does keep my waves sleek and "clumped" without weighing my hair down. That powder and blush looks AMAZING!

[@amyward8861]

Do you have a recommendation??

[@petrichorbones]

​@@amyward8861 i was going to comment mine anyway so might as well tag you lol! (TLDR: recommendation is The Vida Bars. they are small business out of Oklahoma USA so be aware of that in case shipping is expensive or unavailable) i never used conditioners for the same reason Karolina mentions, and i think my hair is a similar waviness/curl pattern as hers. The Vida Bars are shampoo and conditioner bars (not liquid) but they are seriously fantastic i can never go back to liquid shampoo now! they also have really good clean ingredients! they have different bars for different hair types too. they also have a leave in conditioner and im honestly shocked since i never used any conditioner or styling product bc it made my hair too heavy and oily/greasy but this stuff is amazing i do highly recommend it for wavy/curly hair!!! i dont know off the top of my head what their shipping is like so sincerest apologies if they dont ship to your location or are too expensive due to shipping costs.

[@petrichorbones]

ok im immediately back after looking it up and they only ship to usa and canada so thats unfortunate. although it sounds like they have plans to work out international shipping in the future. either way hopefully any usa fans of karolina seeing this comment find my recommendation helpful and hopefully people from elsewhere can also comment theirs!!!

[@scaram0uche]

Okay, I tried posting a comment like 5 times! Reddit's r/curlyhair has a "holy grail" product list which is great. I use Curl Talk shampoo and VO5 Clarifying Kiwi Lime conditioner. About every 7-10 days I use VO5 Clarifying Kiwi Lime shampoo as well. Rinse the conditioner out well (and bent over so that you don't get conditioner on your back which can cause acne)! I use the "plopping/scrunching" method when gelling my hair into waves/curls (look it up on youtube) with the blue LA Sport gel. Cotton tshirt or microfiber turban keeps my hair from breaking. I usually just let it air dry (since it is short).

[@jonahandthewolf]

​@@scaram0uche idk gel just seems like it'll make your hair hard and takes extra effort? Does it make any difference?

[@rachelmayes298]

I use cold cream a lot. It’s so versatile and really helps my skin. I also use rosewater as a toner and use Weleda skin food as a moisturiser. I can’t afford all these expensive creams and potions and I don’t think you need them either. I’m sure my products must be healthier for the skin. Your skin looks flawless

[@tinekejoldersma]

Weleda is fantastic.

[@sabarnasarker4630]

You're absolutely right!! I saw my grandmother use ponds cold cream all the time growing up and last year, I decided to try it out and it's working well for me!

[@UnicorNE0N]

I am also in the Weleda fan club! When I visit my sister in Denver my skin normally freaks out and I get a rash it gets so dry. Last time i went I had Weleda and I didn't have a single flake 🥲 it was beautiful

[@theEumenides]

Weleda is already too expensive for me. 😖

[@spookysiamesecat4214]

Karolina you are such an amazing creator every video is a masterpiece of comedy chaos and I just wanted you know you never fail to make our days with the new content!

[@Dejmo]

Just realized that apart from the powder (I use mineral powder) my skin care routine is pretty much victorian. Loved this video!

[@tinekejoldersma]

Your accent when opening the package🥰 Rosemary oil needs to be used on your scalp, a teeny tiny drop. It feeds the hair roots. And cold cream is still a thing today, thank goodness. It helps with our cold winters so our faces don't freeze. Natural is not always good for sure, a few essential oils are even poisonous to use on your skin. And all the amount of skin care isn't needed for young people with an excellent sunscreen like Jetske Ultees sunscreen Factor 30. Sunscreen is thé best anti-wrinkle cream ever. I love it if things are kept simple, that could be my lazy attitude, though, if it concerns my appearance.

[@jonahandthewolf]

You're right, simple but targeting your problems is best! I see all these people my age have 10 steps.. i just cleanse, tone and moisturise and use spf! At night, I just wash off and use an active acne cream!!

[@jonahandthewolf]

You're right, simple but targeting your problems is best! I see all these people my age have 10 steps.. i just cleanse, tone and moisturise and use spf! At night, I just wash off and use an active acne cream!!

[@jenniferlynn3537]

There’s no such thing as “feeding your hair roots”...🙄Hair cannot ingest products.

[@berezh_alina5615]

The blush looked really nice, and I think it was even better irl! 🌸

[@edsmoony]

fun fact! milk of roses is, still, a popular product in brasil!! I grew up seeing my grandma, mom and auts use it all the time as a make-up remover and skin toner, and you can still find it really easily! dunno if it's a regional thing or it just never went out of use

[@toxic.forest]

To be fair, a lot of the ingredients in modern make up are just preservatives and other things to keep it shelf stable for an extended period of time or give it a certain texture.

[@SchlichteToven]

"Me neither, but let's try." Hahahaha i love your sense of humour!

[@aimee-made]

Loved this! Regarding your hair: your hair looks quite healthy to start, so you probably didn't NEED the oil. Another hair strategy would be to refrain from the oil AND the Victorian shampoo altogether - NO washing this week, and instead wear your hair in half- or full updo styles, then to sleep, put it in a loose scrunchie and wear a satin bonnet at night (maybe the bonnet you're wearing at 25:00), I think you would have had more pleasant (and possibly more historically accurate) results. With the milk of roses facial cleanser, consider a small application tool (not a large cloth). I use micellar water, and I sewed little rounds out of a layer of scrap flannel, and a layer of terrycloth. About the size of the lid of a small jar of jam. They work GREAT, and they are endlessly washable and reuseable!

[@hallreis]

I think you should follow some cosmetic chemists and dermatologists here on KZbin. They explain the benefits of cosmetic chemistry, formulation, specific ingredients that have skin benefits, etc. Also, preservatives are amazing - a great human achievement.

[@abberistired]

"I have a friend who deals in Victorian cosmetics" "I'm not a time traveler" mmmhm 🙄 sure, no, I get it, I believe you 😌

[@kokepasu4583]

You gotta use a boar bristle brush! It redistributes the oils, and it's what they would have been using at the time

[@thursdayaddams5564]

I’ve used cold cream for years and I love it! I prefer it over modern cleansers. It’s also great to help remove sticky bits from medical equipment AND melts makeup right off. It’s the whole package!

[@konstancja74]

Wszystko zależy od cery :) Niektórym służy minimalizm, niektórym nie. Jeśli chodzi o dermatologów: to jeśli otrzymujesz jakieś leki, to faktycznie chodzi o to, żeby kosmetyki były jak najbardziej minimalistyczne, żeby nie wchodziły w interakcje z lekami. Ale to nie oznacza, że nikt nie powinien używać kremów z substancjami aktywnymi. Wszystko zależy.

[@Justsomebody009]

Just a side note. I also struggled with conditioners doing this to my hair. This is what I do now. I deep condition my hair once a week. Sometimes once every two weeks. But that's like a hair mask etc. But when I wash my hair I only shampoo my scalp and the hair closest to the scalp. When I use conditioner I only do my ends but what is slightly left over on my hands goes through the top of my hair as that can still get quite dry and knotted. I have really long hair

[@DestructionGlitter]

My weird little heart wants Luxeria in this video explaining to our favorite time traveler why this stuff works, in chemistry terms. Weird crossover. But I want it. Who even knows what I'm talking about 😅

[@sebumpostmortem]

Yes, Please. Luxeria and Erin Parsons🖤🖤🖤

[@JustSaralius]

I always find that a sour rinse is necessary for me when I use shampoo bars or I get an itchy scalp and heavy, greasy-looking hair.

[@lspthrattan]

I use rosewater as a toner every day, and rice powder is an ingredient in my homemade face scrub; I've also been making my own shampoo bars for over ten years. A lot of that stuff looked safe to use, even effective, but I'd never brush my teeth with charcoal powder and honey. The charcoal powder is abrasive and can actually scratch your teeth, and honey is, well....honey. Oh, it's authentic to the period, but your dentist would be horrified at the thought. The simple sugars in it are as bad for your teeth as any other sweet. But the makeup looked great on you, and I bet you smelled great from using the products. Thanks for a fun video!

[@meacadwell]

Karolina, the ingredients in all of these products are shelf stable so should easily keep for quite somet time. Beeswax doesn't go bad. Olive oil can last for many months, almond oil not as long. The face powder should be good at least 6 months (and you can use a gauze cloth to stain out the rose petal pieces). Ask your friend what she thinks about "expirations" of these products.

[@elizabethwillis885]

That toothpaste is giving Babadook Vibes.

[@Hana_H]

💀💀💀

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

That's a crossover I never thought I'd see lol

[@Sukkub]

Olej z pestek malin ma naturalne filtry UV i szybko się wchłania, nie pozostawiając tłustej warstwy, więc może być alternatywą dla współczesnych kremów z filtrem :)

[@Andrew.25]

1:41 THE ACCENT JUST SENT ME OFF 🤣🤣🤣

[@___HA___]

I know right?!

[@Moon_The_Magical]

loved the cute little jars and containers! These videos are always fun to watch, thank you.

[@harfir7169]

The argument I hear the most against this type of skincare is the need for preservatives. I have very sensitive skin so I've been recommended the most basic stuff as well, and when I ask if I can just use some home made stuff they always say: You are not a chemist, there may be bacteria or mold growing in your cream, don't do it. Ordering it from someone like in this video is ofc better, but you still run the risk of bacteria growing in jars etc from when you put your fingers in there, cuz fingers are nasty.

[@anactualpigeon6844]

I'm just starting my skin care journey and this got me thinking that there's probably a lot of simple ways to do it. First we try to trader Joe's simple stuff tho bc I don't have an apothecary at hand

[@draig2614]

12:50 My theory is that commercial lip balms are designed not to stick to your lips so that you need to reapply often and therefore purchase more. A year ago, I started using a natural lip balm made small scale locally and purchased at the farmer’s market and I’m amazed at how infrequently I apply it and how long the little tins last.

[@marsicorn]

I noticed that I had to reapply Nivea and other balms from the supermarket very often. Bioderma was a bit better and actually helped with healing, but it still required reapplying. But it all stopped when I started using carmex. I almost never need to reapply it, and it feels like my lips just healed somehow and became self-sufficient, so I don't even use the balm daily anymore. I don't think carmex is an ultimate lip balm. Guess it just matched what my lips needed to get a chance to become self-sufficient. Sticking to what didn't work for me and thinking it was just the best I can get was a mistake 😅

[@theEumenides]

I just use Vaseline. It's the only thing that keeps my lips from cracking.

[@lindab6021]

the Juno Birch "absolutely STUNNING"!!!

[@lemonblossom0]

i like this one face mist that dollar tree sells and i always feel like a victorian lady using something that could possibly be dangerous lol

[@aksez2u]

I know what you mean. Dollar Tree products made in questionable Chinese factories? Might as well give it a try!

[@justanotherclaud]

💀😭😭

[@KaraNolting]

The lighting in your bathroom is fantastic. You look beautiful! My bathroom lighting makes me look like a witch with a horrid illness.

[@ireneirene6169]

Karolina, BŁAGAM, nie używaj żadnych produktów z węglem na zęby. Zetrzesz sobie szkliwo.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

Very corrosive.

[@louisacapell]

I'm not sure that's true. It's very whitening and people have used it for many hundreds of years.

[@MegaStine91]

I knew baking soda was corrosive, but charcoal too ?

[@nuabioof83]

​@@MegaStine91charcoal is an abrasive, it whitens your teeth by removing the enamel, all dentists and professionals will tell you not to use it and will recommend hydrogen peroxide based solutions

[@kaiseayaandruis1597]

@@louisacapell it's whitening BECAUSE it eats away the enamel that gets tinted by food and drinks, but it is by no means something you should use if you can avoid it, having slightly whiter teeth is not worth the problems that will appear later, just bc people all over the world have used it does not mean it's safe or good for you

[@buringplumbranches]

As someone who uses natural hair products, you need to use a boar bristle brush to help with the oil. You can wet the brush if you need more help. Wash the brush every few days too with your shampoo.

[@Jessica-wn6xn]

I would pay good money for your friend's recipes!! Especially that face powder, it looked gorgeous 😍

[@anacsadder]

On the subject of greasy hair: A few years ago, I was reading online about the benefits of washing your hair less frequently. The theory is that the oil stripping chemicals in modern shampoos will cause your body to over-compensate for the loss by producing more oil on your scalp. After an adjustment period where your hair gets really oily, theoretically it all balances out and becomes softer an healthier than before. I emphasize theory, because I only have anecdotal evidence from experimenting with it myself, and I'm sure hair type plays a large role in how effective it is. Since I went from washing my hair every day to washing my hair every three or four days, I use a lot less conditioner have have a lot fewer dry/split ends. It was pretty oily in the first week or two of trying the experiment, though.

[@farangarris2598]

Keep cosmetics in a cool dry place. Use cold on your neck also. A little more hair soap to get oil out of hair. You are so fun when explaining how things smell and feel. The English accent in the beginning was so good. I had a good time watching this. Thank you❤😊

[@eeeggg33]

Rice powder is absolutely great, I've been using it when I do 'no makeup' makeup looks for years. The anti-shine properties are so good and you can top it up without it getting cakey. Interestingly, the ones I buy are actually all made in Poland!

[@unrulycrow6299]

"I am not shiny at all" not me taking notes because I've uh got the natural dewy look lol and when everything is hot and humid it's not pretty, but most powders feel unpleasant on my face. Switching to rice powder could be a really good alternative (plus it helps keep the skin soft and smooth)

[@theverbind]

Having a friend who is a historian cosmetologist is just a dream❤ Looking forward to learning more from her!!!

[@SibylleLeon]

D'you know, most of your hair didn't really look "greasy" as such (some parts did), but shiny and healthy. Could it be a question of dosage?

[@shroomyk]

I thought also that it looked shiny and pretty rather than greasy.

[@petrichorbones]

i wonder if part of it was also just how it felt. i often complain that my hair looks/feels super greasy and i'll be told it looks fine lol but like that feeling can be unbearable for me sometimes

[@khazermashkes2316]

I would love to see a 1930s (preferably Polish) version of this!

[@JustSaralius]

Okay, but now I need someone to make these things so I can buy them!

[@coloraturaElise]

Right?! Karolina and her friend need to set up a business and market their products. I know there are several I would buy right now!

[@keyholes]

Same! I'd definitely try the powder and blush.

[@CraftQueenJr]

I’ve seen little bits on Etsy recommended, and I know there are others as well. (Edit, removed unintentional emoji that made it seem passive aggressive, and also fixed typo in shop name.)

[@LeafyK]

The products are linked in the description. Karolina said at the start that her friend makes these and that her Instagram is linked there

[@i_eat_dust]

​@@LeafyKher friend is not selling these tho

[@reneebonnell5010]

You should have been rinsing with vinegar water after the soap shampoo. It makes your hair amazing.

[@MardieMar]

Very interesting video! I wonder if the Victorians liked to use oily products because they stoked fire at home. Whenever my Mum had a fire going at her house my skin and hair would be so dry after only day! Anyway, another great video 😁

[@itsnotrounditsapyramid]

That's an interesting point!

[@Vestal8]

Another fantastic video! I've been making my own makeup for over a year now, and I'm never going back! It looks so subtle and feels so good.

[@madscientistenby9572]

British Karolina is going to haunt me

[@AJellieDonut]

Man sometimes I forget that other parts of the world actually have nice weather. You mentioned that 28c (83f) isnt comfortable and where I'm from we're happy when a summer day is below 105f (40c)

[@yannahpeeps2002]

The first thing I thought of when I saw that blush on you is that it might not show up on my slightly darker skin, and probably wouldn’t show on dark-skinned women at all. I’m curious as to how some Victorian women of color would have been using some of these cosmetics. The issue of makeup not being made for dark skin is a problem that is prominent today, and I imagine that was probably the case in the Victorian era as well. What would Victorian WOC have done?

[@llamasugar5478]

We have much to thank Madam CJ Walker for.

[@atinycrow]

I would think that they might leave out most the white clay (depending on how deep their skin color was) and probably replace it with red clay (which has iron oxide in it and we still use in modern makeup) and use a larger amount of carmine or other red pigments.

[@llamasugar5478]

I’ve used baking soda and water to wash my face for 30+ years. The key is to use enough water, and be very gentle. I use warm water at first, then finish with cool water. My favorite cream so far is the Lacura day and night creams from Aldi. The first two ingredients in the day cream are water and aloe vera juice. If I’m going to be outdoors, I use CeraVe or Cetaphil with sunblock.

[@danyf.1442]

Just tell it as it is and admit that you used your own products from when you time travelled to 1875😜❤

[@CiaLaVirago]

Fr she thought she had us fooled

[@songindarkness]

I love this video, really interesting to see the non toxic Victorian cosmetics. The cold cream looked lovely, might try it! Btw if you find your hair is greasy after modern conditioners, a lemon juice or white vinegar rinse works wonders and has the same effect of making hair really shiny. I prefer the lemon juice as I feel like I can smell the vinegar after rinsing it out. I find I have to dilute the lemon juice quite a lot - maybe 1 part juice to 10 but some people say 1:5. I just do it roughly though. It smells great!

[@tiffanydelgado342]

So excited for this one!!

[@mirandarensberger6919]

I did find the toothpaste a bit questionable. Not because of the appearance, but because one of the ingredients was honey. Honey is mostly sugars. Brushing your teeth with sugar would probably not be recommended by most dentists. It made for a great thumbnail, though!