Rouge and Blush Color in the 1920s

Beauty History

In the early 1920s, color on the cheek was not referred to as blush, but as rouge. The most common shades were the rose family or berry shades. By 1925, orange rouge was the big favorite.

Even in those days, rouge came in a variety of textures. The first layer would have been cream or liquid. That layer would be covered with a thin layer of powder, followed by a second layer of powdered rouge. This would be topped off by a second layer of powder to set.

As for placement of the rouge, it was applied to the apples of the cheeks, much as it is today. But, the circles of color was never blended into the skin. The circles were perfectly visible to the naked eye.

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