Retro Look

Introduction

Several current trends in makeup, from bold eyeliner to bold lips and dramatic lashes, very stylishly bring back the glamour and charm of decades gone by. Be it the look of the 60s or the disco era of the 70s, pulling off a retro makeup look would add much-needed vintage charm to your modern beauty regime.

Statement Retro Inspired Makeup Looks

Classic red lips and exaggerated winged eyeliner, retro makeup looks are about embracing the bold, the dramatic. With the right products and a couple of techniques, you'll be able to reproduce vintage makeup looks in no time and really make them your own.

No Eyeliner Smokey Eye Makeup Look

For that sultry, retro makeup look, create the no eyeliner smokey eye. This old-school makeup look relies upon dark, smudged eyeshadow makeup to add depth and intensity without using eyeliner. Use a deep, smoky eyeshadow palette to achieve this, finishing off with the best mascara for volume to set off your lashes.

Blush Contouring Makeup Look

Blush contouring is essential in most retro makeup looks. The idea here is to define and structure your cheeks with blush makeup while attaining a soft, structured look. For an ultra-classic makeup look, use shades in agreement with the skin hue that also blends well to give a natural finish. Don't forget to add a touch of illuminator for that perfect radiant glow.

Bold Red Lip Makeup Look

A bold red lipstick is one of the quintessential retro makeup staples. This classic red lipstick really tends to instantly drive a look into the 'wow' zone and effortlessly give it that retro glamor. Be careful that you select the perfect red matte or red liquid lipstick according to your skin tone. To get your perfect pout, grab a really good quality, bold red lipstick that provides both long-lasting color with a smooth finish. Pair it with minimal eye makeup to get an equally balanced and sophisticated look.

Bushy Eyebrow Makeup Look

Speaking of retro makeup, it can be seen that women bore bushy, natural eyebrows. So, fill in those sparse areas with an eyebrow pencil or powder and comb them upwards for a fuller look. Get a glimpse of ways to use the eyebrow pencil to flaunt those natural eyebrows and define their outline and volume.

Winged Eyeliner Makeup Look

Probably one of the most stereotypical elements in a retro makeup look is the winged eyeliner. This creates a sharp line that comes to a point right from the outer corner of your eye, looking like a wing. For more drama, you could even pull off a double-winged eyeliner. This monsoon season make sure you apply the best waterproof eyeliner.

Long Fake Lashes Makeup Look

Next, you need to have long, fluttering lashes to complete the retro makeup look. You can achieve this with a pair of long, false lashes or apply a few coats of your best mascara for volume to plump up those peepers to dramatize the entire look. Follow these eye mascara hacks to enhance your eyes and add drama to the look as a whole. Pair this up with smokey, winged eye makeup for an ultra-dramatic effect.

Sunkissed Makeup Look

This is a sun-kissed makeup look that would work for everyone who just loves being blessed with radiant, natural skin. This look of vintage makeup is done with tanned skin and gentle touches. Apply your highlighter makeup on your cheekbones, nose, and forehead. Add a slight sheen by gently rubbing, to see that it's well-blended. Pair it up with nude lips and smoothened eyeshadow to give your fresh, glowing makeover a complete touch.

Orange Eyeshadow Makeup Look

Now that is a shot of fun and boldness in a retro look. The radiant hue is going to enrich your eyes with warmth and dimension. Just take an eyeshadow palette to work in shades of orange, graduating the color from the inner to the outer corner of your eye. This for those who love messing around with color, you can also try different techniques to master your eye makeup looks.

Deep Matte Lip Makeup Look

For a far more sophisticated retro look in makeup, try a deep matte lip. This look is all about the rich, matte lipstick in darker burgundy or plum shades. The dark matte finish will give your overall look a tinge of sophistication and drama. Pair this look with very minimal eye makeup and bold, defined brows for a striking contrast. To give your look a more finished touch try these long lasting lipstick hacks. 

Master the Retro Makeup Look in 6 Easy Steps

Pull off the perfect retro look with these six steps to get a classic vintage makeup style.

Step 1: Soft Dewy Base

Start with a soft, dewy base that's flawless. Use a light foundation and blend it well. Now, add a touch of illuminator to highlight the cheekbones and nose area, this will give your skin a radiant and appealing glow.

Step 2: Bold Graphic Eyes

For bold graphic eyes, a liquid eyeliner is used, where the trick is to create a sharp wing. If you feel adventurous, then go for a double-winged eyeliner. It adds drama to the previous one. Use a guide on how to apply winged eyeliner to be precise.

Step 3: Pastel Shades

Add some pastel shades to your eyeshadow to give off a more subtle, playful retro makeup. Put on an eyeshadow palette in pastel shades such as pink, lavender, and mint green that blend into each other super smoothly for a dreamy effect.

Step 4: Long Lashes

Create dramatic, fluttery lashes by using long fake lashes or a few coats of the best mascara for volume. This is really going to make the eyes pop and bring in a very retro feel.

Step 5: Blushed Cheeks

Use a blush that is going to contour and define your cheeks with your skin tone color on it. Run this along your cheekbones, then blend. This step is vital for any look that includes dramatic, soft, vintage, and a look incorporating the rosy cheeks.

Step 6: Inner Corner Eyeshadow

This is an excellent trick to brighten the eyes. Apply a light color of eyeshadow at the corners of your eyes. This acts more or less as a subtle highlight and gives your eyes the appearance of size and being more awake. Use shades from your eyeshadow palette that have a shimmer or light-reflecting quality.

Conclusion:

One of the best ways to enrich modern style with a touch of vintage glamour is through retro makeup looks. From bold red lipstick to dramatic winged eyeliner, these looks never get outdated and are in style forever. With correct techniques and products at one's discretion, one can make a difference in these styles and rules by making them your own. Charmacy Milano gives you a wide range of good-quality makeup products that will help you accomplish the perfect look of retro makeup.

FAQ’s

How to do retro style makeup?

A look of retro makeup is started out with a soft, dewy base, bold graphic eyeliner, using some pastel shades worked into the eyeshadow palette, creating long, fake lashes, or applying the best mascara for volume. Finally, blushed cheeks and red, bold lipstick finish off a classic vintage makeup look.

What is a vintage makeup look?

Classic signs of a vintage makeup look would be bold red lips, winged eyeliner, and dramatic lashes. It is usually accompanied by a soft, dewy base, blushed cheeks, and well-defined eyebrows. The look draws from past decades' styles in makeup, focusing on timeless elegance and glamour.

How to do 70s eye makeup?

For a '70s eye makeup look, apply a light, neutral-colored eyeshadow base first. Dramatize your wing using bold and graphic eyeliner. Finally, add volume with a pair of long fake lashes or just several coats with some eye mascara. Apply shimmer shades of eyeshadow to finish off this look and finally apply an illuminator to the corners for a radiant impression.

Product

• Insane - #501 - 1035
• Mascara - T&F - 536
• Soft Satin Matte Lipstick - #49 Venetian Red - 556
• Foundation - collection (based on skin tone) - 1011