Try a New Look!

Follow along as historical make-up artist Rebecca Butterworth recreates the ancient skin care and makeup routine perhaps followed by Isidora, a woman buried in Roman Egypt whose mummy portrait is in the museum's collection. (Crocodile dung and white lead are optional!)

About Rebecca Butterworth
Rebecca Butterworth creates videos exploring the history of make-up. They provide an opportunity for her to tell the intimate stories of historical characters who don’t often appear in mainstream history. Her work with MAC Cosmetics on many films and as Director of Make Up for Millennium FX, a leading British SFX company, has given her extensive experience in make-up and special effects. Her skills in cosmetics and her interest in historical accuracy made her the right person to attempt a makeover based on a 2,000-year-old mummy portrait on display at the Getty Villa. Find out more on her website.

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