Liquid Rouge.—
| I.— | Carmine | 4 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Stronger ammonia water | 4 parts | |
| Essence of rose | 16 parts | |
| Rose water to make. | 500 parts |
Mix. A very delightful violet odor, if this is preferred, is obtained by using ionone in place of rose essence. A cheaper preparation may be made as follows: {231}
| II.— | Eosine | 1 part |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | 20 parts | |
| Glycerine | 5 parts | |
| Cologne water | 75 parts | |
| Alcohol | 100 parts |
Mix.
Rub together with 10 parts of almond oil and add sufficient mucilage of tragacanth to make the mass adhere to the porcelain palette.
| III.— | Carmine | 1 part |
|---|---|---|
| Stronger ammonia water | 1 part | |
| Attar of rose | 4 parts | |
| Rose water | 125 parts |
Mix. Any other color may be used in place of rose, violet (ionone), for instance, or heliotrope. A cheaper preparation may be made by substituting eosine for the carmine, as follows:
| IV.— | Eosine | 1 part |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | 20 parts | |
| Glycerine | 5 parts | |
| Cologne water | 75 parts | |
| Alcohol | 100 parts |
Mix.