17 Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1985] “Looks Even Better On A Girl”

“Looks even better on a girl.”
These ads for 17 Cosmetics by Boots are from 1985.

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17 Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1986] “Real Girls Wear”

“Real girls wear 17 Cosmetics.”
These ads for 17 Cosmetics by Boots are from 1986.

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Charles of the Ritz ~ Makeup Adverts [1956-1959]

“Individual beauty, made to order!”
These ads for Charles of the Ritz cosmetics date from 1956-59, many of which were photographed through textured glass.

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Charles of the Ritz ~ Makeup Adverts [1959-1966]

“It’s the fashion to wear made-to-order face powder!”
These ads for Charles of the Ritz cosmetics date from 1959-66.

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Coty ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1947] Illustration by Carl Erickso

“There’s beauty in the air!”
These ads for Coty cosmetics date from 1942-47. They were illustrated by Carl Erickson.

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Debbie Gibson “Electric Youth” ~ Perfume Adverts [1980’s]

“Electric Youth – The electric fragrance!”
These ads for Debbie Gibson’s “Electric Youth” perfume are from 1989-90. It was produced by Revlon and distributed by Natural Wonder Cosmetics, which Debbie Gibson advertised between 1988-90.

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Debbie Gibson “Natural Wonder Cosmetics” ~ Makeup Adverts [1980’s]

“Pretty was never so pure.”
These ads for Natural Wonder Cosmetics by Revlon are from 1988-90, during which time Debbie Gibson was spokeswoman.

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DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1945-1946] “Beauty Preparations”

“As radiant as a precious jewel.”
These ads for DuBarry beauty preparations date from 1945-46.

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DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1945] “Beauty Preparations”

“With lovely new clothes and completion, Margaret Ryan plans a Cabana honeymoon.”
These honeymoon themed ads for DuBarry beauty preparations date from 1945.

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DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1947-1951] “Beauty Preparations”

“Who is she?”
This black & white ad campaign for DuBarry beauty preparations ran from 1947 until at least 1951.

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Fashion Fair ~ Perfume Adverts [1986-1987] “Eunece”

“It’s a girls best friend!”
These four ads for Eunece perfume by Fashion Fair are from 1986-87. These two chaps were fighting over the same lady for a long time!

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Fashion Fair Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1975-1978]

“I’m just a soul singer from Detroit.”
These ads for Fashion Fair cosmetics date from 1975-78 and feature a variety of notable black women of the time.

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Fashion Fair Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1980-1989]

“For beauty so irresistible it’s flirtatious.”
These colourful double page spread adverts for Fashion Fair Cosmetics date from 1980-89.

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Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1945]

“Spreads unbelievable youthful disguise over tired, drab skin!”
These ads for Louis Philippe face powder and rouge date from 1942-45.

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Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1946]

“Magnetise your lips!”
These ads for Louis Philippe lipstick date from 1942-46.

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Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1946] “Sunbird”

“For the song in your heart…”
These ads for Louis Philippe’s “Sunbird” lipstick date from 1946.

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Playtex: Makeup Cape ~ Makeup Adverts [1939]

“Prelude to loveliness!”
These ads for Playtex Makeup Capes date from 1939.

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Pond’s ~ Makeup Adverts [1960-1961] “Angel Face”

“Now! You can change your skin tone to look lovely in any fashion colour.”
Pond’s “Angel Face” adverts from 1960-61 featured striking double head shots of models wearing contrasting colours.

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Pond’s ~ Skin Care Adverts [1958-1961] “Cold Cream”

“She’s busy… yet she’s beautiful… she uses Pond’s.”
These ads for Pond’s “Cold Cream” are from 1958-61 and feature famous actresses/models of the day, who were also busy mothers and wives.

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Revlon ~ Makeup Adverts [1943-1948]

“Teasing as a butterfly kiss!”
These ads for various Revlon makeup products date from 1943-48.

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Revlon ~ Makeup Adverts [1945] “Fatal Apple”

“Revlon’s most tempting colour since Eve winked at Adam.”
These ads for “Fatal Apple” lipstick and nail polish by Revlon date from 1945.

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Revlon ~ Makeup Adverts [1946] “Bachelor’s Carnation”

“Greatest catch of the season!”
These ads for “Bachelor’s Carnation” lipstick and nail polish by Revlon date from 1946.

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Revlon~ Makeup Adverts [1944-1945] “Pink Lightning”

“Texture of velvet!”
These ads for “Pink Lightning” lipstick and nail polish by Revlon date from 1944-45.

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Woodbury ~ Skin Care Adverts [1941] “Cold Cream”

“Want a Morning Glory complexion? Take a Woodbury Beauty Nightcap tonight.”
These ads for Woodbury Cold Cream are all from 1941. Each one featured a different famous actress of the time, plus a mention of the film they were currently starring in.

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Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1942-1946] “Bond Street”

“Keep your best face forward!”
These ads for Yardley’s “Bond Street” perfume and beauty preparations date from 1942-46.

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Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1942-1948] “English Lavender”

“Be young… be bright… be lovely.”
These ads for Yardley’s “English Lavender” perfume date from 1942-48.

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Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1947-1948] “Bond Street” Illustrations by W K Plummer & Bernard Lamotte

“The perfume of lovely women everywhere.”
These ads for Yardley’s “Bond Street” perfume date from 1947-48. They feature illustrated backgrounds by W K Plummer and Bernard Lamotte.

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Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1956-1957] Madame Alexander Dolls

“Makes you feel so fresh and feminine.”
These five Yardley ads for are from 1956-57. The dolls in the images were designed by Madame Alexander, a company which has been making dolls since 1923.

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