The Dark Story Behind Queen Elizabeth I's Stark White Makeup: 'Beauty Must Suffer'

More than just a statement beauty regime, the Virgin Queen’s signature makeup was born from sad beginnings — and possibly led to a tragic ending
One of Queen Elizabeth I’s most well-known features was her stark white makeup — but the face painting was applied for a deeper, darker reason.

Elizabeth I’s makeup, along with the bold red wig she was known to sport, became a part of the legacy of the Queen who reigned from 1558 until her death in 1603. Why did the last monarch of the […]
The Dark Story Behind Queen Elizabeth I's Stark White Makeup: 'Beauty Must Suffer'

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