Makeup from the 60s: tips and tutorials for you to rock

Decade reference of style and femininity, the 60s brought trends in fashion and beauty that remain to this day. Even today it is possible to experience the trends of this time, with a revamped and adapted to our current moment.

In terms of makeup, style icons such as model Twiggy and other Hollywood film divas such as Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Catherine Deneuve were references when it came to beautifying themselves.

With elaborate makeup, the focus of this time was the eyes, with a well-designed liner, marked concave and highlighted eyelashes. The use of colored or white eyeshadow was also common, in addition to marking the lower lash line with white pencil, enlarging the look.

In the mouth, there were pink, orange or nude lipsticks, all to leave the focus directed to the eyes. But the most daring bet on reds, ensuring a powerful makeup.

The use of the eyelash curler was abundant, to make the lashes more curved and with presence. For a more dramatic look, false eyelashes enhanced the look. It was through the influence of the model Twiggy that the lower lashes also began to gain prominence, where they were painted with eyeliner.

Why try 60s makeup?

Easy to adapt to today, 60s makeup is the favorite of women who want a feminine and stylish look. Here are some reasons why you should play this style:

1. Make your look more highlighted

By investing more time in the eyelashes, you will have a more beautiful and attractive look, since these, when well modeled, are able to open the eyes. Use several layers of mascara, waiting for each layer to dry. Finally, pass a dry brush or special comb to the region, leaving them very loose and light.

2. Increase your concave

With the marking made to separate the concave from the movable eyelid, it is possible to highlight it regardless of the depth of your eyes. The technique known recently as cut crease was modernized, allowing the use of different colors in the composition of the shadows.

If you opt for the traditional version, it is possible to mark the crease with a black pencil, perfecting the line with the help of a flexible and makeup remover rod. If you want something more daring, use the eyeliner, now you prefer something more discreet, smudge the pencil line.

3. Make makeup more fun

Another trend of this time was to use eyeshadows with vibrant colors to color the eyelids. Among the most popular, pink, blue and green were always present. Great option to bet on hotter days, it guarantees joy and fun for the look. If you prefer, play with colorful but discreet outlines, without losing style.

4. Take good care of your skin

One of the makeup priorities of this decade was a well-groomed and even skin, leaving the eyes and/or mouth highlighted. For this, it was essential to have a good hydration before preparing the make-up, ensuring a more beautiful and professional result.

5. Lavish elegance

Need to go to a special occasion and don’t know the ideal makeup? So bet on flawless skin production, discreet pink blush, red lipstick, layers of eyelash masks and a beautiful cat eyeliner. Nothing is more elegant and feminine than this look. In addition, this look is a joker, matching the most varied occasions and clothes.

Step by step: 60s makeup to do at home

Now that you already know all the reasons to adopt the makeup of the 60s, check out some tutorials and learn how to make up adapting the style to our current days:

Basic 60’s Makeup

Here you will learn how to correctly perform the cut crease technique, this crease marking, ideal for shallower and smaller eyelids. Elegant makeup, it is a good choice for parties and special occasions.

Twiggy makeup

This tutorial teaches you how to do the iconic makeup of the model Twiggy, a dramatic look, with crease marking, lower lashes and eyeliner going beyond the lash line. Ideal for those who are not afraid to dare.

Audrey Hepburn makeup

A look inspired by the timeless Luxury Doll, this makeup focuses on the eyes, with the crease marked with a thin line of eyeliner and eyeshadow filled with glitter. On the lips, a pink lipstick complements the look.

Bigitte Barot Makeup

Good option for those who want to be influenced by the style of the decade, but in a more discreet way. Here the use of nude lipstick ensures more prominence for the eyes, which receive a catty liner along with a beautiful black smokey.

Makeup with concave marking

Another video using the concave marking technique, here it is demonstrated in a smoother way, with a just smoky black eyeshadow. This, associated with the cat-like outline, gives the characteristic look of the time.

Kit from the 60s: essential products to assemble yours

Have you decided which style of makeup of the time is your favorite, but still don’t have the necessary items to compose the look? So check out some products to assemble your 60s kit and rock any occasion:

60’s inspired makeup

Already have all the items at hand but still in need of inspiration? Then check out the gallery below and see beautiful and wearable productions influenced by this stylish decade:

See how 60s makeup is full of elegance and boldness? Remember that you can adapt it to today, just mark the crease more smoothly or opt for a more pastel eyeshadow color. Now if you like to dare, throw yourself into the marked crease and powerful lashes.