With the development of culture and economy, women’s makeup customs became more and more colorful during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. Wigs had already appeared at that time, and Concubine Yang also used wigs as headdresses. Of course, the most fascinating It is commendable that women in the Tang Dynasty invented cosmetics that could be rubbed on the face to make their skin as white as jade and radiant. According to statistics, there are as many as 54 kinds of ingredients. Let’s take a look at the superb makeup skills of women in the Tang Dynasty~
The makeup steps are so meticulous that even today’s beauty experts would be ashamed of themselves. Rather, it is divided into seven steps: applying lead powder, applying rouge, painting eyebrows, decals, dotting facial scars, tracing slanted red, and applying lipstick.
Applying lead powder is similar to applying liquid foundation and BB cream today. It is to make the face look smooth and flawless, paving the way for other steps. Lead powder is generally made from white lead, processed into a paste-like paste, and the moisture in it is absorbed, and finally formed into a powder or solid form, which is convenient for use. However, if lead powder is used for a long time, it will inevitably cause harm to the body. The ancients really worked hard for beauty~
It is easy to understand that applying rouge means dotting it on both sides of the cheeks when applying makeup, which is equivalent to today's cheek application. Red, as the saying goes, "Everyone's face is red when peach blossoms complement each other." The three-dimensional effect is immediately obvious. In fact, there are two types of rouge: facial grease and mouth grease. The one mentioned above is facial grease. Rouge comes from a purely natural herbaceous plant. A flower called "red and blue" is picked and hammered in a bowl to form a bright red dye.
Dark eyebrows. In ancient times, eyebrows were beautiful with green and black eyebrows, so women with dark eyebrows were more popular. Li Bai had a poem that said: "Indigo and black eyebrows, red brocade boots, the word Tao is not correct and charming." Sing". At that time, the more distinguished a person was, the higher their eyebrows would be drawn. In fact, the most representative eyebrows at that time were the "eight eyebrows", and those painted on the forehead were called "celestial eyebrows". During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, , it is popular to draw eyebrows wide and short, shaped like osmanthus leaves or moth wings. Among them, the "moth eyebrows" often referred to by the ancients are not unrelated to this. Of course, "thin eyebrows" are also popular. No matter how you say it, there are 10 kinds of famous eyebrows: mandarin duck eyebrows, small mountain eyebrows, five eyebrows, three peak eyebrows, pendant eyebrows, moon eyebrows, split eyebrows, smoked eyebrows, Smoke-smooth eyebrows and dizzy eyebrows.
Oblique red refers to using rouge or red paint to carefully outline two curved traces on both sides of the cheeks and between the temples and eyebrows, resembling a crescent shape, to imitate the dissipating morning glow. Therefore, it is also called "Xiaoxia makeup". There is a poem describing it like this: "The short sleeves of summer shirts are red, and the new hibiscus is singing and laughing." Such a state is really bright and indescribable! Of course, there are legends about this as early as the Three Kingdoms period, and the authenticity cannot be verified.
Huadian is a floral ornament worn by women that originated in the Southern Dynasties. It was popular in the Tang Dynasty. It is usually made of three colors: red, green, and yellow, and is made of gold and silver. There are various patterns, including plum blossom shape, fan shape, bird shape, etc. There are also many symmetrical abstract patterns, which fully show the grace and elegance of women. In the famous painting "Lady with Hairpins", a woman with hairpins is depicted.
Dimples are what we call dimples now. Dimples are a kind of decoration added to the dimples on the cheeks. It used to be just a sign. In the harem, once the concubines had their period, they could not sleep with them and were ashamed. Opening the mouth is used to show others. Generally speaking, it can be dyed with rouge, the size of a soybean, and the shape will change later.
I won’t say much about applying lipstick. “Cherry lips” are the most popular. However, with the changes of the times, this lip shape no longer appears in modern daily life. It is usually seen in movies, TV dramas and stage plays. Appear more often.
“Looking back, a smile will bring you beauty.” During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the beauties were like clouds, their splendor and beauty, along with the unpredictable historical events, have been sealed in the vast smoke. The dead are like this, and their peerless youth can only be remembered. Slowly pursue.