Five Steps to Achieve a 1960s-inspired Makeup Look

When it comes to 1960s makeup, the first thing that comes to mind is British model and actress Twiggy and her now-iconic photoshoot. However, makeup in the 1960s was actually all about extremes – from the baby pink lips, cat eyes, and exaggerated eyelashes that graced Hollywood red carpets to the more natural looks preferred by hippies.

Fans of the 1960s style now have a reason to rejoice – 1960s makeup is making a comeback! Stars like Brie Larson, Zendaya, and Emma Stone have been spotted on the red carpet with 1960s-inspired looks.

If you’re looking to achieve an authentic ‘60s look, we’ve got you covered – check out our simple, five-step guide!

The ‘60s were all about having pale skin and a more natural finish. 

We recommend using a medium to full coverage foundation for a bright and flawless base. 

If you’re not sure about what specific product to use, we think a Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation works best.

Makeup in the ‘60s put more emphasis on the eyes than anywhere else. Face makeup should be kept at a minimum.

A small amount of muted pink cream blush on the cheeks is all you need for a natural 1960s look.

For this step, the Rosie for Autograph Cream Blush at Marks & Spencer does the job perfectly.

Now that we’ve finished working on the face, it’s time to move on to the most important part – the eyes!

We recommend using a Benefit Cosmetics Air Patrol BB Cream Eyelid Primer to cover your eyelids to hide any redness and create a more natural base. Any flesh-colored eyeshadow is fine, too.

You may also opt to use a white eyeshadow instead for a more dramatic effect. Afterwards, trace your crease with a black or dark brown eyeshadow or use a black eyeliner for a more impactful look.

This next step requires a fair amount of precision, but mastery takes nothing more than a bit of practice.

To help you create those sharp lines, use the Illamasqua Precision Ink Liner in Abyss to draw a thick black line across your top eyelashes, followed by a thinner line along your bottom eyelashes.

To complete your ‘60s makeup look, apply the fullest and blackest false eyelashes you can find along your top lash line.

Afterwards, use a black eyeliner to draw on some bottom eyelashes.

Now you’re good to go!