{"id":8497,"date":"2026-07-07T13:58:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/?p=8497"},"modified":"2026-07-07T16:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:08:26","slug":"arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto","title":{"rendered":"Arsenic, Beets, and Lipstick as a Manifesto: The History and Evolution of Makeup in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, Toronto is an ultra-modern metropolis and a global capital of multiculturalism, where the streets showcase every beauty trend imaginable\u2014from the minimalist &#8220;no-makeup makeup&#8221; look to extravagant neon face art. However, beauty was not always this safe or accessible. The history of makeup in Toronto is a captivating chronicle that reflects changing eras, social status, religious dogmas, and technological progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How did women <a href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-6172-the-art-of-allure-how-toronto-women-transformed-their-tresses-throughout-history\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-6172-the-art-of-allure-how-toronto-women-transformed-their-tresses-throughout-history\">beautify themselves<\/a> on the territory of modern Toronto hundreds of years ago? What deadly dangers did the earliest face powders conceal, and how was the struggle for women&#8217;s suffrage linked to red lipstick? Let\u2019s take a look behind the scenes of history with <a href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\">torontonka.com<\/a> to discover how beauty standards evolved in Canada\u2019s largest city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4ea142da3af\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4ea142da3af\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#The_First_Pages_Natural_Beauty_and_Sacred_Rituals_of_Indigenous_Peoples_Pre-17th_Century\" >The First Pages: Natural Beauty and Sacred Rituals of Indigenous Peoples (Pre-17th Century)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#The_Era_of_%E2%80%9CMuddy_York%E2%80%9D_and_Colonial_Restraint_18th_to_Early_19th_Century\" >The Era of &#8220;Muddy York&#8221; and Colonial Restraint (18th to Early 19th Century)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#Victorian_Toronto_%E2%80%9CToronto_the_Good%E2%80%9D_and_Secret_Cosmetics_Mid_to_Late_19th_Century\" >Victorian Toronto: &#8220;Toronto the Good&#8221; and Secret Cosmetics (Mid to Late 19th Century)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#The_Roaring_Twenties_Suffrage_Eatons_and_the_First_Beauty_Revolution\" >The Roaring Twenties: Suffrage, Eaton\u2019s, and the First Beauty Revolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#The_Second_World_War_and_%E2%80%9CBeauty_as_a_Duty%E2%80%9D_1940s\" >The Second World War and &#8220;Beauty as a Duty&#8221; (1940s)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#The_Post-War_Boom_and_the_Birth_of_Torontos_Modern_Beauty_Market_1950s%E2%80%931980s\" >The Post-War Boom and the Birth of Toronto\u2019s Modern Beauty Market (1950s\u20131980s)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/torontonka.com\/en\/eternal-8497-arsenic-beets-and-lipstick-as-a-manifesto-the-history-and-evolution-of-makeup-in-toronto\/#Why_the_History_of_Makeup_Is_a_Story_of_Freedom\" >Why the History of Makeup Is a Story of Freedom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_First_Pages_Natural_Beauty_and_Sacred_Rituals_of_Indigenous_Peoples_Pre-17th_Century\"><\/span>The First Pages: Natural Beauty and Sacred Rituals of Indigenous Peoples (Pre-17th Century)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of Toronto begins long before the arrival of the first European colonists. The city&#8217;s name comes from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) word &#8220;Tkaronto,&#8221; which means &#8220;where there are trees standing in the water.&#8221; For millennia, these lands were home to various Indigenous nations, including the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe (specifically the Mississaugas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indigenous men and women, decorating the body and face carried profound sacred, social, and practical meaning. This was not &#8220;makeup&#8221; in our modern sense, but rather a rich language of symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red ochre \u2013 This natural pigment, derived from iron-rich clay, was the most widely used. The colour red symbolized life, strength, health, and a deep connection to the Earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charcoal and soot \u2013 These were used to draw dark lines around the eyes and paint designs on the face. These markings often served a protective role or indicated allegiance to a specific clan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal fats \u2013 Since the Great Lakes climate can be harsh, women mixed pigments with bear or badger fat. Beyond aesthetics, this mixture created an effective barrier against the scorching summer sun, freezing winter winds, and biting insects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Era_of_%E2%80%9CMuddy_York%E2%80%9D_and_Colonial_Restraint_18th_to_Early_19th_Century\"><\/span>The Era of &#8220;Muddy York&#8221; and Colonial Restraint (18th to Early 19th Century)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the arrival of European settlers in the 18th century, the aesthetic of the region changed dramatically. The settlement founded by the British was initially named York (but due to its unpaved streets, which turned into a muddy quagmire when it rained, it earned the nickname &#8220;Muddy York&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this period, attitudes toward cosmetics were highly contradictory. On one hand, European fashion (especially in France during the time of Marie Antoinette) prized extremely pale skin, powdered wigs, and bright rouge. On the other hand, in the rugged conditions of the Canadian frontier, survival took priority, and strict Puritan morality condemned excessive self-adornment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-696x1044.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>High-society women in York who desperately wanted to keep up with European standards went to dangerous lengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deadly pallor. Porcelain skin was a symbol of wealth, as a tan indicated that a woman had to work outdoors in the sun. To achieve this deathly paleness, they used &#8220;Venetian ceruse,&#8221; a skin whitener loaded with lead and mercury. These toxic ingredients slowly poisoned the body, causing hair loss, tooth decay, severe skin inflammation, and even premature death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apothecary concoctions. Since large cosmetic brands did not yet exist, the earliest lipsticks and rouges were crafted by local pharmacists in small apothecaries along <a href=\"https:\/\/toronto-future.com\/en\/eternal-13319-king-street-the-history-and-development-of-torontos-main-commercial-artery\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/toronto-future.com\/en\/eternal-13319-king-street-the-history-and-development-of-torontos-main-commercial-artery\">King Street<\/a>. They mixed beeswax with plant dyes or crushed insects (cochineal) to get that perfect red pigment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victorian_Toronto_%E2%80%9CToronto_the_Good%E2%80%9D_and_Secret_Cosmetics_Mid_to_Late_19th_Century\"><\/span>Victorian Toronto: &#8220;Toronto the Good&#8221; and Secret Cosmetics (Mid to Late 19th Century)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 19th century, York reclaimed its historic name of Toronto, and the city began to grow rapidly. However, when Queen Victoria took the British throne, society plunged into an era of strict moral constraints. The Queen officially declared makeup to be vulgar and improper\u2014acceptable only for stage actresses and women of ill repute. A respectable woman\u2019s face was expected to remain completely untouched by cosmetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toronto at the time was frequently dubbed &#8220;Toronto the Good&#8221; because of its rigid religious regulations (for instance, absolutely everything in the city was closed on Sundays, and even horse-drawn streetcars did not run). Wearing makeup in public was strictly taboo. So, how did the city&#8217;s fashionistas manage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natural tricks. Women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips just before entering a room to force a natural-looking flush and rosy glow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pantry beauty hacks. Instead of face powder, women used ordinary rice starch or flour. For eyeshadow, they relied on candle soot or applied petroleum jelly to their eyelashes to give them a glossy, darker appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secret recipes. Beet juice served as a lip stain, while lemon juice was applied to bleach away freckles, which were viewed as a beauty disaster at the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dangerous &#8220;complexion wafers.&#8221; Toronto newspapers in the late 19th century regularly carried advertisements for &#8220;arsenic complexion wafers.&#8221; Women purchased them from local drugstores and ate them, believing that microdoses of the poison would grant them a coveted, aristocratic paleness. The consequences of this beauty regimen were often tragic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Roaring_Twenties_Suffrage_Eatons_and_the_First_Beauty_Revolution\"><\/span>The Roaring Twenties: Suffrage, Eaton\u2019s, and the First Beauty Revolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The turn of the 20th century and the First World War transformed the role of women in Canadian society forever. Women gained more independence, won the right to vote, and began entering new professions. Alongside these societal shifts came a genuine beauty revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 1920s, Toronto was experiencing an economic and cultural boom. Massive department stores like Eaton&#8217;s and Simpson&#8217;s expanded along Yonge and Queen streets. These iconic retailers became pioneers of the new beauty era, introducing the city\u2019s first professional cosmetic counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cinema effect. Torontonians mirrored the looks of silent film stars. Smudgy, dark-rimmed eyes (the 1920s version of smoky eyes) and &#8220;rosebud lips&#8221; became the rage, with the lip contour visibly reduced and shaped into a delicate heart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-1-277x300.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-1-696x754.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The arrival of mascara. This decade saw the launch of Maybelline\u2019s first compact mascara, made of coal dust and petroleum jelly. Toronto women could finally ditch their hazardous home-made mixtures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tanning becomes trendy. After Coco Chanel accidentally got sunburned during a cruise, the centuries-old obsession with pale skin crumbled. Toronto girls began sunbathing on the shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/eternal-5198-the-future-is-on-the-shore-how-cleanup-robots-are-saving-lake-ontario\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/eternal-5198-the-future-is-on-the-shore-how-cleanup-robots-are-saving-lake-ontario\">Lake Ontario<\/a> (especially in the popular neighbourhood of The Beaches), and darker face powders became instant bestsellers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red lipstick as a manifesto. Red lipstick became a powerful symbol of female independence and the suffrage movement. Legendary beauty pioneer Elizabeth Arden famously handed out red lipsticks to marching suffragettes, and feminists in Toronto quickly embraced the trend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1330\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-2.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-2-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-2-696x1234.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Second_World_War_and_%E2%80%9CBeauty_as_a_Duty%E2%80%9D_1940s\"><\/span>The Second World War and &#8220;Beauty as a Duty&#8221; (1940s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Second World War, many Toronto businesses shifted to wartime production. Women joined the workforce in droves, notably working at the GECO munitions plant in Scarborough. The metals, chemicals, and fats normally used to make cosmetics were redirected for military use, creating a severe shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Canadian government, taking a cue from the UK and the US, did not ban cosmetics. Instead, wartime propaganda suggested that &#8220;beauty is a woman&#8217;s duty.&#8221; It was believed that a well-groomed appearance boosted the morale of soldiers and demonstrated the resilience of those on the home front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patriotic red. Cosmetics companies launched lipsticks with bold names like &#8220;Jeep Red&#8221; and &#8220;Commando.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camouflage and resourcefulness. When nylon stockings became scarce because the material was needed for parachutes, Toronto women painted mock seams down the backs of their legs with eyebrow pencils to mimic hosiery. When lipstick ran out, they used petroleum jelly tinted with beet juice or even rubbed wet red crepe paper onto their lips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Post-War_Boom_and_the_Birth_of_Torontos_Modern_Beauty_Market_1950s%E2%80%931980s\"><\/span>The Post-War Boom and the Birth of Toronto\u2019s Modern Beauty Market (1950s\u20131980s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the latter half of the 20th century, Toronto began its rapid transformation into the cosmopolitan hub we know today. Waves of immigration brought women from all over the globe\u2014including Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. This influx enriched local beauty standards and dramatically diversified the cosmetics available on store shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1950s: The era of the perfect homemaker. Toronto\u2019s first upscale beauty salons opened along Bloor Street. Women aspired to flawless complexions, sharp winged eyeliner, and immaculately styled hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1960s: The rise of subcultures. <a href=\"https:\/\/toronto-future.com\/en\/eternal-13344-yorkville-from-village-to-torontos-lap-of-luxury\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/toronto-future.com\/en\/eternal-13344-yorkville-from-village-to-torontos-lap-of-luxury\">Yorkville<\/a> became the Canadian centre of hippie and bohemian counterculture. Young women traded heavy, traditional makeup for the &#8220;mod&#8221; look popularized by supermodel Twiggy: dramatic false eyelashes, pale pink or white lips, and a defined crease on the eyelid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1970s\u20131980s: Natural trends meet disco fever. While the feminist movement in Toronto championed natural skin and rejected makeup as a patriarchal tool, the city&#8217;s vibrant nightlife (notably the iconic clubs on Yonge Street) demanded bright neon eyeshadow, lip gloss, and bold, dramatic blush.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_History_of_Makeup_Is_a_Story_of_Freedom\"><\/span>Why the History of Makeup Is a Story of Freedom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Toronto residents have access to thousands of cosmetics brands, including clean, organic, and cruelty-free options. Yet, as we follow modern beauty trends, it is worth remembering the long and winding path that brought us here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-3.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.torontonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2026\/07\/image-3-696x696.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a time when a woman wanting to wear lipstick could face accusations of witchcraft, suffer lead poisoning, or be cast out by polite society. Today, makeup in Toronto is no longer about hiding &#8220;flaws&#8221; or conforming to conservative ideals. It is a powerful form of self-expression\u2014an art form open to all, regardless of gender or social boundaries. The history of Toronto&#8217;s beauty industry shows that true beauty is, above all, the freedom to choose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, Toronto is an ultra-modern metropolis and a global capital of multiculturalism, where the streets showcase every beauty trend imaginable\u2014from the minimalist &#8220;no-makeup makeup&#8221; look to extravagant neon face art. However, beauty was not always this safe or accessible. 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