Lets take a look at 1950s make up
As we move through the ages onto 1950s make up
Make up through the ages is today taking us to 1950s make up, so think Audrey Hepburn.
In the 1950′s, not much had changed from the decade before. Brown eye shadow was used to create a cat eye look. Red lipstick in different shades were used at the same time to achieve perfect full lips.
However their make-up looks defined the era, and it was without doubt the age of glamour. Beauty salons and powder rooms became hallowed sanctuaries for glamorous women. There were many iconic Hollywood stars including Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly that set the glamour during the 1950s.
Pastels ruled in this decade, pale pinks, greens, blues and yellows, and if ever there was a colour that showcased an era, it was the colour pink for the 1950s. Peaches and cream and pink were widely used in feminine decor, dress and make-up rouge.
Advise was given to women on what make-up to wear, for what times of the day, and with which costumes. The art was known as Colour Keying which does not happen these days unless you work with video editors.
Every day would begin with a foundation base, giving a mask like complexion to act as a blank canvas.The look would be completed with peachy or flesh coloured powder. It was common now to extend the natural border of your mouth with liner, making girls look more feminine with pinks and reds. Eyes were kept minimal, with little eyeshadow applied but mascara on the other-hand was everyone’s favorite little accessory then a soft but definite liner was applied along the upper lash line and softly swept out in an arch, opening up the eyes. Rosy and pastel hues of rouge applied to the apple of the cheek finished off the look.
So there we have it, the glamour of the 1950s make up.
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