Makeup Trends – Part 2

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1940s
Face: . Slightly darker, warmish foundations were applied and finished with a lighter than skin tone powder for a more natural look.
Cheeks:Red with pinkish undertones, bright pinks with fuchsia undertones and bright rose shades were the colors of choice for rosy cheeks.
Lips:Lips were made to look full and soft by exaggerating the upper lip, all shades of red were worn often.
Eyes: Brown or black mascara and a small amount of eyeliner was worn. Eye shadows mostly varied in muted grays and browns. .
Brows: Eyebrows were kept natural yet manicured with defined arches.

1950s
Face: A peaches and cream complexion was the look of the galmorous 50s. Applied as either a liquid or pressed powder, the foundation needed to reflect the soft femininity of the day.
Cheeks: Minimal blush was worn only enough for a rosy cheek effect, using soft pinks.
Lips: Red red and red! Applied to look full and plump.
Eyes: Neutral eyes shades were often applied to the lid, however turquoise was also a popular shade. Black eyeliner would be applied as a thick line across the top lid and lashes were made to look thick and dark.
Brows: The manicured brows with defined arches remained as the ideal look.

1960s
Face: Sheer bases were used by makeup artist in very natural shades polished off with translucent powder.
Cheeks: Natural shades of blush were applied to create a hollow cheek, blush was being applied as a contour.
Lips: Pale and Shimmery, bronzes and silvers were also popular.
Eyes: Dramatic eyes, bright colorful eye shadows including bright greens and blues. Mascara was heavily applied for long defined lashes.
Brows: Were worn slightly more natural then past decades, still kept clean but not as manicured.