Retro makeup options

Retro makeup is very often used when creating images for themed photo shoots and parties. Applying modern cosmetics, girls can easily recreate the image of a heroine from a favorite movie or era.

All retro looks have a few things in common.

1. Pale skin. In the last century, aristocratic pallor was in vogue. To create a retro look, makeup artists recommend using foundation, concealer and powder a tone lighter than the usual product. To make the makeup look natural, you need to paint not only the face, but also the neck, as well as the décolleté area.
2. Classic arrows. Use liquid or gel eyeliner to create crisp lines.
3. Red lips... Retro style makeup is impossible without bright red lipstick. You can paint your lips with wine, berry or carrot shades.
4. Fluffy eyelashes... Correctly selected mascara will help to make the look more expressive, and the eyes will be large. It is worth painting over both the upper and lower eyelashes.

To create spectacular makeup in a retro style, you can look at examples of girls from different eras.

At this time, women of fashion were inspired by the images of actresses from silent films. The image of a gorgeous femme fatale was in vogue. The step-by-step process for creating such a makeup consists of the following steps.

1. First you need to carefully prepare the skin, and then even out its tone. Disadvantages need to be masked with a light concealer.
2. To make the eyebrows clearer, they must be emphasized with a dark pencil or special shadows.
3. After that, you can move on to eye makeup.For the eyeshadow to stick better, you need to apply a primer to the skin. Next, the eyes should be tinted with a dark pencil. It needs to be shaded slightly.
4. Shadows of dark colors are applied to the eyelids. All transitions must be carefully shaded.
5. Lips should be emphasized with matte dark lipstick. The contour can additionally be outlined with a pencil.

Style icons of this time are Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Their images are sexier and more natural looking. To create a make-up in the style of famous film stars, you need to follow the instructions below.

1. The first step is to apply foundation and concealer to your skin.
2. Powder the apples of the cheeks with a thin layer of pale coral blush. They must be carefully shaded to make the color very light.
3. A little highlighter should be applied to the bridge of the nose, forehead and chin.
4. The eyebrows must be emphasized with a pencil. It should be persistent and not too dark.
5. Eyes should be painted with beige and pink shades. The pigment must be shaded thoroughly.
6. Persistent liquid eyeliner should be used to emphasize the lash line. The arrow should be straight and neat.
7. Eyelashes must be curled with a curler, and then apply several layers of lengthening mascara on them.
8. Lips should first be treated with a mild scrub, and then moisturized with a balm. After that, you can apply an even layer of lipstick on them. It is best to do this with a thin brush.

When creating an image in the style of the 60-70s, attention should be focused on the eyes. This is quite simple to do.

1. The skin needs to be lightened with the right foundation and powder.
2. On the cheeks, you need to apply quite a bit of light blush. The pigment must be shaded thoroughly.
3. Eyes should be drawn with a dark pencil. Shadows are also used to create such an image. They are applied both to the base of the eyelid and to the outer corner of the eye. The pigment is also carefully shaded. Apply lighter shadows under the eyebrow and in the middle of the century.
4. Wide black arrows will complete the makeup. They need to be painted with persistent eyeliner.
5. Lips are painted with light pink or peach lipstick. Excess product must be removed by blotting lips with a dry napkin.

This makeup will suit both dark-haired beauties and blondes.

Making beautiful retro makeup at home is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Simple advice from experienced makeup artists will help you with this.

1. When doing makeup for a photo shoot, a girl should use matte shadows and lipsticks in her work. In this case, there will be no extra glare in the picture.
2. Lipstick should be matched to the skin tone. Cold shades are suitable for "Snow White", but for darker girls - products with a warm undertone.
3. To make the eyes more expressive and create the effect of false eyelashes, girls previously tinted the lash line with dark shadows, carefully shading them.
4. A stylish retro child will help to add zest to the chosen image. You can draw it on the skin with an ordinary brown pencil.

For inspiration, you can use both images of famous actresses from the past, as well as ordinary vintage photographs.

Elements of a make-up in a retro style can be used both in preparation for the holiday and on a daily basis.

For a classic natural look, you can add details like red lipstick, thick eyelashes and short lashes. It will suit a girl who is used to looking stylish and is not afraid to experiment with different unusual looks.

Evening makeup in retro style looks more impressive. Against the background of a pale face, dark eyes and lips, painted with wine-colored lipstick, stand out beautifully. The make-up emphasizes the natural beauty of the girl and adds mystery to her image.It goes well with an elegant hairstyle.

You can put on makeup in this way for a photo shoot or some special event. The classic makeup with dark eyes and neutral lips is complemented by small beads. They are glued to the eyelid surface with transparent eyelash glue.

To make a bright retro makeup look beautiful and neat, you need to practice a little in applying it. In this case, it will be much easier to create the image of a gorgeous Hollywood diva.

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