The Rose of Lily
Before pigments were synthesized, in ancient times, ladies used flowers and roots to make lipstick and blush. The upper-class systems had access to the finest powdered ingredients, while the lower classes had to forage for their own cosmetics.
Dressing for Death
Death was a big part of life in the Middle Ages. People were deeply concerned with making their own deaths as beautiful and peaceful as possible. If a person would suspect that they were in their final moments, they would toss on their nicest clothes and makeup to look fit for the occasion.