272  VARIETIES. 
Violet  Powder. 
Wheat  starch 
Orris  root  powder 
Otto  of  lemon 
Wheat  starch 
Rose  pink 
12  lb. 
2  lb. 
A-  oz. 
*  i 
Rose  Face  Powder 
Otto  of  Bergamot 
Otto  of  cloves 
lb. 
dr. 
Otto  of  rose 
Otto  of  santal 
Plain  or  Unscented  Hair  Powder 
Is  pure  wheat  starch. 
Starch 
Face  Powder. 
1  lb.  |  Oxide  of  bismuth 
Perle  Powder. 
Oxide  of  zinc 
4  03j. 
2  drs. 
2  drs, 
2  drs. 
4  oz. 
French  chalk  1  lb.  |    Uxide  or  zinc  1  oz, 
Oxide  of  bismuth  1  oz.  j 
Blanc  de  Perle 
Is  pure  oxide  of  bismuth  in  powder. 
French  Blanc 
Is  levigated  talc  passed  through  a  silk  sieve. 
This  is  the  best  face  powder  made,  particularly  as  it  does  not  discolor 
from  emanation  of  the  skin  or  impure  atmosphere. 
Liquid  Blanc  (fur  theatrical  use.) 
The  use  of  a  white  paint  by  actresses  and  dancers  is  absolutely  neces- 
rary  :  great  exertion  produces  a  florid  complexion,  which  is  incompatible 
with  certain  scenic  effects,  and  requires  a  cosmetic  to  subdue  it. 
Madame  V — — ,  during  her  stags  career,  has  probably  consumed  more 
than  half  a  hundred-weight  of  oxide  of  bismuth,  prepared  thus: 
Rose  or  orange-flower  water  1  pint. 
Oxide  of  bismuth  4  oz. 
Mixed  by  long  tiituration. 
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  com- 
plexions of  the  blonde  and  brunette — one  of  the  best  kind  is  that  termed 
Bloum  of  Roses. 
Strong  liquid  ammonia 
Finest  carmine 
£  oz. 
1-  oz. 
Rose-water 
Esprit  de  rose  (triple) 
1  pint. 
h  oz. 
Place  the  carmine  into  a  pint  bottle,  and  pour  on  it  the  ammonia;  allow 
them  to  remain  together,  with  occasional  agitation,  for  two  days,  then  add 
the  rose-water  and  esprit,  and  well  mix.  Stand  the  bottle  in  a  quiet  situa- 
tion for  a  week:  any  precipitation  of  impurities  from  the  carmine  will  sub- 
