Everybody remembers the gorgeous image of Cleopatra that exudes nothing but queenly elegance and beauty. Follow the step-by-step guide for applying ancient Egyptian make up.
Ancient Egyptian Make up
Ancient Egyptian Make up

Egyptian Make up for Lips and Face
To make their faces more beautiful Egyptians used these tricks:
* Ceruse. This was a white lead pigment which was applied in order to  lighten their faces.

* Fat. Goose or bear fat was used as wax base in adding pigments.

* Red ochre. This red clay was used to add colour to their lips and cheeks.

* Wine. The dregs from wine were used as a lipstick.

* Chalk. Women used chalk to whiten the face.

Egyptian make up involved a white face, dark brows and lashes and nice, red lips.

How to Apply Egyptian Make up
Allow yourself to transcend the barriers of time by putting on fabulous Egyptian make up designs. However it is not necessary to use the kinds of cosmetics which they had far back. The key to applying Egyptian make up is the use of the traditional kohl which today comes as stick applicator.  

egyptian_makeup_1Look through a step-by-step guide for applying kohl make up:
1. Dampen the kohl stick.

2. Gently twist in until the make up adheres.

3. Apply the kohl in the inner corner of your eye.

4. Close your eyes lightly right after the application.

5. Finally, draw the stick outward right between your close eyelids in order to create a smudge line on your upper and lower eyelids.

Egyptian eye make up is quite central to achieving the trademark extended-eyeliner Egyptian look. It is important to use natural tones for your face, lips and cheek colour which are relatively close enough to your shade.



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