Meanings of Beauty Patches
Beauty patches were generally made of silk or velvet and were applied to the face as a form of make-up. They became fashionable in 16th-century France, and the fashion persisted into the 18th century.
Besides their decorative value, the patches could hide blemish like pimples or smallpox scars.
During the reign of Louis XIV, the placement of a patch was more than mere decoration or concealment. Basically, locations symbolized a mood or conveyed a message.
Besides their decorative value, the patches could hide blemish like pimples or smallpox scars.
During the reign of Louis XIV, the placement of a patch was more than mere decoration or concealment. Basically, locations symbolized a mood or conveyed a message.
A beauty patch placed on the laughter lines means playful.
A beauty patch placed by the corner of the eye means passionate.
A beauty patch placed on the center of the forehead means majestic.
A beauty patch placed at the corner of the mouth means kissable, kissing.
A beauty patch placed on the nose means impudent.
A beauty patch placed in the middle of the cheek means gallant.
A beauty patch placed under the lower lip, towards the chin means discreet, prudish, or silent.
A beauty patch placed upon the lips means coquettish.
A beauty patch placed on the temple means assassin.
