When you want a more natural and subtle look, choose the '70s as inspiration for a retro but fun look. Try some '70s style makeup ideas that will help you attain a glowing look.
'70s makeup was a breath of fresh air after decades of
heavy foundations, bright or dark lip liners and eyelash heavy
looks of previous decades. Find out how you can replicate or adapt
the iconic 70's look to suit your personal style.
Makeup in '70s style is a natural look with luscious lips
and gentle eye makeup. If you're going for the full retro look of
'70s makeup, you'll also need a strong natural tan or plenty of
bronzer.
Put away the red or dark lipsticks. The '70s makeup was going
for a natural look, complimented by light glossy lips. You can opt
for a nude glossy look or for muted shades of peach or pink, that
let you draw attention to the eyes.
Avoid thick black mascara or black kohl for the eyes and choose
either white or frost pale blue eyeshadow if you're a light skinned
blonde. For darker skin and brown eyes, sea green or
frosty earth tones might do the trick. While eyeliner was also a
huge trend in the '70s, in liquid form, you can also enhance your
eyes and lashes with a natural looking mascara that has a subtle
lengthening or thickening effect.
Rosy cheeks might be an option, but when it comes to foundation,
choose the shade that's closest to your skin and use as little as
possible for a nude glowing look that accentuates your natural
beauty. Remember that the goal for seventies makeup was to appear
naturally beautiful, as if not wearing any make up at all, so don't
use the concealer in excess.
Disco night involved a more dramatic style, and highlighter is a
good option for an evening '70s makeup that will send you straight
to the dance floor. A gentle smoke eye and slightly shimmering lips
might be among the best '70s makeup ideas for an evening
look.
Tanned skin, worn with vivid shades that make it pop is one of
the signature looks of the 1970s. If you use bronzer for a
sun-kissed look inspired by '70s makeup, don't restrict yourself to
the face. Make sure you have a uniform tan that enhances your bust,
especially if you're going to a '70s themed party.
Try the '70s style makeup and let yourself be inspired by icon
looks, such as Farah Fawcett in her Charlie's Angels day, to create
a fresh spin on '70s makeup with a cool retro touch.
See also:
Colorful Eye Makeup Trends Spring 2013
Disco Hairstyles from the 70s
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