Retro Makeup Trends That Are Currently In Vogue!

Social media is currently flooded with nostalgia and retro beauty trends. From bold red lips to sharp winged eyeliners, these beauty trends from the past have been ruling the beauty world. And why not? After all, there’s something about retro makeup look that makes us want to go back to them again and again.  So, if you want to feel like a diva from the 30s, 50s or 70s and serve some iconic vintage makeup looks, stay tuned.  Here is a decade-wise guide to retro makeup looks that you should definitely try to recreate. 

Retro Makeup Looks From the 30’s to 50’s

1. The flush of blush

We’re sure you’ve seen people nowadays sport rosy cheeks that look beautifully flushed. Using a lot of blush is a retro makeup trend from the ’30s that has made a recurrence. In this retro-style makeup, instead of using blush only on the apples of your cheeks, you use it to accentuate your features. Apply the blush from the apples of your cheeks, upwards, towards your temples. This pop of colour is a stunning vintage face makeup look for spring and summer.

You can elevate this retro makeup look by adding some concealer, highlighter, eyeshadow and lipstick. These subtle touches to your eye and face makeup will make you look like a blushing dream. In fact, flushed rosy cheeks has been one of the popular categories of Indian retro makeup look! Several Bollywood actresses once dominated the industry with their flushed cheeks.

2. Smokey eye makeup

A classic makeup look that has been making the rounds again is the smokey eye look. It is a retro eye makeup trend that people cannot get enough of. You can upgrade this vintage makeup look with a twist. Wondering how? By doing a smokey eye sans the eyeliner. So, if the old-fashioned makeup style of a dramatic wing isn’t your cup of tea, maybe you should try this instead.

3. Bold red lip

One can never go wrong with bold red lips and we have people from the ’40s-’50s to credit for this iconic, yet another classic makeup look! Red lipstick is a classic colour and can make you look drop-dead gorgeous if you pair it with black dress. You can flaunt red lips with literally any look, be it a muted nude look or a high-shine one.

Retro Makeup Looks From the 60’s

4. Winged Eyeliner

For some, the winged eyeliner never went out of style. This retro eyeliner look is a classic that has been a staple for many since the ’60s. However, as more and more people started hopping on the minimal trend, the winged eyeliner took a backseat for many people who keep up with trends.  If you’re not someone who is a fan of the cat eyeliner, you can always opt for variations of it. The fox eyeliner and puppy liner  are some of the retro eyeliner styles that you can choose from.

5. Bushy eyebrows

Gone are the days of making sure your eyebrows are in perfect shape always. It is time to let your eyebrows grow out and jump onto the bushy eyebrow bandwagon. This trend of the ‘60s is a game-changer even today. Eyebrows are essential in giving your face shape and dimension. Bushy eyebrows are a great way to enhance your natural features and let your eyes do the talking.

Retro Makeup Looks From the 70’s

6. Sunkissed glow

If you do your base makeup well, your entire look shines through. The beauties of the 70’s relied on light liquid foundation, bronze, and pearl powders. During that era, shimmers ruled out cheekbones, pink or natural peach established its authority on the apples of cheeks color giving the natural glow.

You can recreate this vintage makeup look by using very little foundation and concealer to even out your skin tone and hide dark spots. Make sure you choose a shade that isn’t too light or dark for you. To complete the old-fashioned makeup look, add some subtle contour and bronzer to create a natural, yet snatched retro makeup look.

If you’re unsure whether these retro makeup looks will suit you or not, you can use the Maybelline Virtual Try On  tool. With the help of this tool, you can try different shades of blushes and other products from the comfort of your home and choose the best look for you! Also, with the help of the Maybelline Foundation Finder  tool, you can select the perfect foundation shade that suits your skin tone. So, go ahead and feel like a diva from the yesteryears by recreating retro makeup looks.