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During the 1960s women wanted dramatic eyes and angelic skin and lips, following the lead of Twiggy and other fashion icons. Dark eyeliner and exaggerated lashes made eyes pop, particularly against pale, glowing skin and above light pink or nude lips. The startling contrast with the prim-and-proper makeup styles of the 1950s reflected the decade's new spirit of independence.
A defining makeup look of the 1960s, the "cat eye" is reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn, Cleopatra and the cat eye glasses popular during the time period. This look can be recreated for modern day settings, whether it is for work or a night on the town.
The sixties may be considered retro and vintage today, but there's no mistaking the beauty of the icons of that time in history. Captured here are some of their makeup tricks to get the look that so defined an era.
