How to Do 1920s Makeup

Makeup in the 1920s featured dark, dramatic eyes and a small, dinstinctly shaped mouth.

In the 1920s, wearing makeup became more popular among women, and the era's iconic look evolved from the color and type of products available. Wine-colored lipsticks formed "Cupid's bow" lips. Dark shadows and liners created smoky eyes. Rose and raspberry shades graced cheeks. Complete your flapper look for a Roaring Twenties party or create a distinctive, glam look for everyday wear using the cosmetic colors and techniques of 1920s women.

Things You'll Need

• Gray, green or turquoise eyeshadow
• Black eyeliner
• Eyelash curler
• Black mascara
• Dark red or wine-colored lip liner
• Dark red or wine-colored lipstick
• Raspberry or rose blush and brush

Instructions

1. Apply dark eyeshadow to your upper lids. Extend the line of the shadow just past the outside corner of each eye with a slightly upturned edge.

2. Boldly line each eye along the upper and lower rims. Soften the look with your fingertip by smudging the eyeliner along the bottom rims.

3. Curl your upper and lower lashes with the eyelash curler. Coat both sets of lashes with black mascara.

4. Create the "Cupid's bow" mouth with dark red lip liner and lipstick. Draw upper and lower lip lines that are shorter than the width of your mouth. Extend the line slightly above the bend in your upper lip and slightly below curve of your lower lip. Fill in the lip lines with lipstick.

5. Brush on raspberry or rose-colored blush to accentuate your cheeks and complete the 1920s look.

References

• College Fashion; Beauty by the Decade: The 1920s; February 2011
• The Swingstyle Syndicate: 1920s Makeup Guide
• Beauty-Soap-and-Bubbles: History of 1920s Makeup