Foundation Colors in the 1920s

Beauty History

Foundation colors during the 1920s, changed several times. In the early years of this decade, cream and ivory shades were popular, followed closely by peach shades. The middle years tended to go more toward natural shades. By the end of the decade, makeup colors still preferred the natural look but went just a smidgen lighter than the natural skin tone.

Source: 
"Vintage Face: Period Looks from the 20s, 30s, 40s, & 50s"
By Daniela Turudich
Published by Streamline Press