40's Inspired Makeup

We love this sophistocated makeup inspired by 40's screen sirens and it's the perfect way to complete a vintage fashion look. Team your hollywood inspired makeup with smooth glossy curls and sweep back one side with a gorgeous diamonte clip for extra glam.

Step by Step 40's Inspired Makeup:

FOUNDATION

It was during the 40's that Max Factor introduced the "Panstick" foundation for film. Makeup artists where shooting for a perfect, flawless, matt complexion so makeup was thick and opaque. Times have changed and with the introduction of ingredients such as minerals to deflect minor skin flaws you no longer need to look like you are wearing a mask to achieve a "photo finish" look.

Apply Liquid Mineral Foundation to the face and neck paying special attention to the T-Zone and blending out to the outer face.

CONCEAL

Using a lip brush apply Phototouch Concealer to any dark shadows or blemishes and blend by pressing gently into the skin.

SET

To ensure your foundation remains in place and to achieve a flawless matt finish use a large powder brush and swirl into your Mineral Powder Foundation, tap of the excess and beginning down the T-Zone press the powder into the skin, then blend to the outer face.

BLUSH:

Apply blush using large powder brush to the apples of the cheeks, we recommend Mineral Matte Blush

EYES:

BROWS

The perfect brow is very important to this look, take your time applying Brow Blender Pencil in light strokes to achieve a well arched and smooth edged brow tapering to a fine point near the temples, soften and smooth with the brush end of the Brow Blender and repeat if necessary.

EYE SHADOW

Step One:

Apply a light base shadow to the entire upper lid using a shadow brush. We recommend Antique White Mineral Eyeshadow.

Step Two:

Apply a medium depth contour colour to the natural crease of the eye to enhance the shape and blend the edges well. We recommend Cashmere Mineral Eye Shadow.

Step Three:

Apply Liquiliner Anisette (Black) to the upper lid beginning with a fine line on the inner eye and tapering to a thicker line and catlick on the outer eye. If you feel a little unsure or unsteady applying liquid eyeliner apply a soft pencil guide to follow first.

Step Four:

Apply ample Lush Mascara to the upper lashes ensuring each lash is covered and fanning out from inner to outer lashes. False Eyelashes may be applied for a more dramatic look.

CONTOUR

Using the Angled Blush Brush apply Mineral Finishing Bronzer below the cheekbones, beneath the jawline and on the temples. Bronzer may be applied on the sides of the nose to create the illusion of a thinner nose. Blend brozer downards to ensure no edge lines are visible.

LIPS

Carefully apply Automatic Lip Liner Earth Red to the lip contours to create the perfect shape, then blot and apply a fine dust of Powder Foundation to help set the liner.

Using a lip brush apply lipstick to the lips, we recommend Micro Red. Blot the lipstick and re-apply.

If you feel uncomfortable wearing a strong red lipstick opt instead for one layer of the Micro Red, blotted and followed by a layer of Supergloss in Strawberry. The end result is softer and more translucent without losing the end effect.

HAIR

Super glossy hair and large, lose curls is ideal for this look. Get out your GHD if you have one and curl away. Finish with a gorgeous vintage clip behind one ear leaving the other side swept forward in a cascade.

TIP:

Red lips are lovely, red teeth not so much, just before leaving check your teeth!

PERFUME:

Go classic tonight: Chanel 19, First by Van Cleef Arpels, wear something rich and memorable.

EARRINGS:

Small classic earrings will enhance this understated and elegant look, diamonds or pearls are perfect.

Final Note:

Enjoy the admiring glances and have a wonderful time!