The ancient world: doing makeup like an Egyptian queen

Consider traveling back in time to ancient Egypt, a society where beauty rituals were an integral part of daily life, particularly for the aristocracy. The exquisite beauty regimens that the Egyptian queens, who were renowned for their striking appearances, adhered to have captivated us for centuries.

Their cosmetics served more purposes than just vanity; they had deeper symbolic meanings. Every component of their makeup, from the classic black eyeliner to the vibrant, rich eyeshadows, was thoughtfully selected to combine beauty and meaning.

You’ll learn how to emulate the classic beauty of an Egyptian queen in this article. We’ll examine the methods and supplies they employed, providing advice on how to pull off that regal, antiquated aesthetic with a contemporary twist.

Egyptian queens established beauty standards that have influenced countless generations, and the ancient Egyptians were masters of makeup application. This article explains how to mimic these queens’ famous appearances by applying their ageless methods to create a regal, strong look that is still in vogue today.

Step-by-step photo instructions for Egyptian makeup

Let’s begin with a minor face adjustment. It is imperative that all imperfections remain concealed, as failure to do so will prevent the intended outcome. Take note of our detailed instructions to achieve flawless makeup.

After applying foundation to your face, use a dark cream concealer to accentuate your cheekbones and give them a chiseled look, a la Nefertiti. Additionally, make the area under your chin, the lower edge of your jaw, and the wings of your nose darker. Using a brush or cosmetic sponge, gently blend all the edges.

Make your cheekbones stand out © Makeup.ru

Apply eyebrow makeup © Makeup.ru

Apply a "cut-crisis" makeup look by using wide, reddish-brown shading that extends almost to the brow line. Further information about this method can be found here.

Apply "cut-crisis" cosmetics. © Makeup.ru

Using a flat natural brush and concealer, draw a highlight line above the eye’s natural crease, following the deepening of the eye socket itself. Use beige shadows to secure the outcome.

Paint the waterline at the top, bottom, and corners with a black eye pencil. Draw an arrow with black eyeliner, "stretching" the inner corner of the eye a little, and draw the arrow’s tail nearly horizontally. Apply a layer of black mascara to your eyelashes.

Concealer is used © Makeup.ru

Features of Egyptian eye makeup

Long, black arrows are the "meaning-forming" element of Egyptian eye makeup.

However, you shouldn’t believe that drawing them must adhere to any set rules. Egyptian arrows come in four different varieties at least. We will enumerate each for you.

To start, apply patches under your eyes to prevent soiled areas from crumbling shadows. Next, create smoky eyes by lining your eyes with black eyeliner. Next, draw three arrows with tails that are spaced apart by half a centimeter.

Another choice is to draw an arrow beneath the lower eyelid with eyeliner. It should taper the arrow toward the tip. Apply two layers of eyeliner to get a thick and visible line. Using a liner is convenient in this situation.

An expanded form of the second variant is the third. You just need to draw a graphic arrow and line up your eyes at the top and bottom.

The most basic choice is the final one. Use eyeliner to draw attention to the inner and outer corners of the eyes. By the way, using this technique will give your eyes an almond shape and visually enlarge them.

Egyptian eye makeup and traditional oriental makeup are comparable in many aspects. As a result, you could use it as a starting point and lengthen the arrows slightly. We demonstrated how to apply oriental makeup on your own in this training video.

Egyptian style lip makeup

Naturally, the eyes are the focal point of Egyptian makeup. Don’t overlook the lips, though. Choose a warm-toned pencil or lip gloss, such as pink, terracotta, or beige-brown. It will work best if the product is one or two tones darker than your lip color. Additionally, remember to sketch a precise outline.

Makeup of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti

Nefertiti’s makeup is mostly kept a secret thanks to her clarity and precise jewelry. She consistently used a pencil to highlight her eyebrows, making sure there were no gaps, and a product that was several shades darker than her natural hair color. She drew evenly spaced, symmetrical arrows. and accessorized with enormous gold necklaces and earrings to balance the vivid eye makeup. Nefertiti occasionally applied rich emerald or blue pigments under her eyebrows to enhance the green color of her eyes, which is best suited for those with blue eyes. This added dimension to her makeup made her look even more amazing. The Egyptian queen had no qualms about lining her eyes beyond what was naturally seen.

Generally speaking, base colors were gold with a subtle sheen rather than muted hues. Nonetheless, whereas the queens of Nefertiti’s era were forced to use peculiar and frequently even harmful products (many cosmetics at the time contained lead, for example), applying such makeup today is far simpler. If you choose to do Egyptian makeup, make sure to use a base for your eyeshadow. If you don’t, you run the risk of looking like a "panda" instead of a queen because eyeliner can smudge or float on its own.

Examining the Egyptian beauty rituals shows how timeless the search for elegance is. The makeup techniques and ingredients employed by Egyptian queens such as Cleopatra have influenced contemporary makeup trends, demonstrating the continued relevance of ancient beauty practices.

Channeling the grace and sophistication of an Egyptian queen can add a touch of ancient elegance to your modern-day beauty routine, whether you’re drawing inspiration from their signature eyeliner styles or incorporating natural ingredients in your skincare routine.

Accepting these antiquated methods is about more than just copying a style; it’s about establishing a connection with a rich legacy of beauty that has shaped societies for ages.

Video on the topic

Secrets of Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt. First Perfumery #facts #cosmetics #history #egypt

Beauty and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt. History of cosmetics ☥ Secrets of Cleopatra. Anisia Beauty

Beauty secrets of Queen Cleopatra. History of cosmetics and perfumery ☥ Anisia Beauty

Why you will not agree to become a female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?

Pyramid with a mummy