Retro Pin-Up Make-Up
The best beauty looks involve classic make-up moves that are timelessly chic. Forties pin-up style make-up is a perfect example as its rich reds and smoky shades work an irresistible magic.
To emulate the movie-star style of the forties you need to start with a perfectly clear canvas. Cover up imperfections and dark circles with an intensive concealer like I-Conceal Fluid Concealer and blend evenly into your skin. For a flawless finish opt for a foundation that adapts to your skin’s natural tone such as I-Perfect Colour Adjust Foundation. Blending these two products together will give you coverage that looks natural but at the same time hides everything you don’t want the world to see. Chisel some pearly peach blush into your cheeks and temples to highlight your bone structure and voila, you’ve got the perfect base.
When it comes to your eyes, seductive smoky shades are the way to go. First line your eyes with the I-Smoulder Smoky Eye Pencil and then blend in natural and brown shades from the Bed Head Eye Shadow Palette for a super-saucy yet sophisticated effect. Apply lashings of black mascara for an ultra flirty, feminine finish and start batting those lashes shamelessly to show off your handiwork.
Round off your look with a rich red lip colour. Lipsticks can be very drying so opt for a product which moisturises as well as colours such as Bed Head Girls Just Want It Lipstick in Drama. Making sure your lips are moisturised will stop the colour flaking as the day draws on and will keep your lips looking fresher and fuller for longer.
All the top celebs including Scarlett Johanson, Reese Witherspoon and Maggie Gyllenhaal love the classy edge 1940s glamour has to offer. So why not recreate the retro red carpet look for yourself this Friday night? Heads will turn!
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