The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants

LIQUID BLANC (FOR THEATRICAL USE). The use of a white paint by actresses and dancers, is absolutely necessary; great exertion produces a florid complexion, which is incompatible with certain scenic effects, and requires a cosmetic to subdue it. Madame V----, during her stage career, has probably consumed more than half a hundredweight of oxide of bismuth, prepared thus:-- Rose or orange-flower water, 1 pint. Oxide of bismuth, 4 oz. Mixed by long trituration. CALCINED TALC Is also extensively used as a toilet powder, and is sold under various names; it is not so unctuous as the ordinary kind. ROUGE AND RED PAINTS. These preparations are in demand, not only for theatrical use, but by private individuals. Various shades of color are made, to suit the complexions of the blonde and brunette. One of the best kind is that termed