Beauty Flashback: 1950’s Makeup

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The 1950’s saw the conclusion of what was an era of fear and loss caused by World War II. Products and services were suddenly available that rationing had limited or altogether abolished, and as a result of this, the beauty industry boomed. While the 1940’s revolved around minimalism and the natural look, the 50’s was all about colour, glamour and polished femininity. Eyebrows were thick and defined (hello Elizabeth Taylor), lips were full and red, and eyes were accentuated with a generous application of winged eyeliner.

Check out the tutorial below to see an easy way to achieve the 1950’s makeup look, and have a look at some of Hollywood’s interpretations on your way down.

Oh and if you haven’t seen it already, here’s some crazy beauty fads of the 1950’s and hair inspiration.

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Alysia 9 months ago Gorgeous : )
hausoftina
hausoftina 10 months ago I love all of these looks, especially Miranda's!
yslyenom 10 months ago Love the look for that era, just exudes femininity. But not so keen on the thick eyebrows.
Zoe93
Zoe93 10 months ago Elizabeth Taylor looks absolutely stunning.
EliseA 10 months ago Love love love!
Annie23 10 months ago Very helpful, great looks!
saymx 10 months ago i can never pull of that look. deep red lipstick doesn't go well with me :(
thugsy 10 months ago likey
doogs 10 months ago beautiful
bardie 10 months ago Wow
jarjar 10 months ago LOVE
Xiaxiao 10 months ago Not really my style
BellaB 10 months ago It really is a lovely classic look.
Nita
Nita 10 months ago Elizabeth Taylor was so gorgeous!!! So is Miranda...I'm over Angie!
Nedvelena 10 months ago I'm the one who adores this make-up. Thanks!
Ian 10 months ago the 50's was cool in so many ways
Telishabeattie
Telishabeattie 10 months ago i love red lipstick
Luci 10 months ago love it
spunkx
spunkx 10 months ago Such a timeless look now!
Fashionista8P
Fashionista8P 10 months ago Love this look!
punkemohardcore 10 months ago Lovely.
aalana 10 months ago awesome! Love this look!
Nicole
Nicole 10 months ago Very cool
cindyhu_1234 10 months ago love it!
godsaur 10 months ago Angelina's are nice
vikki18 10 months ago awesome!
T1NA 10 months ago love the bold brows
cadam 10 months ago so wish I was born in the 1950s
Cinthia 10 months ago wow nice
Nimma 10 months ago wow some of them look flawless
maryanacole
maryanacole 10 months ago I love that 50's makeup!
Discomilk
Discomilk 10 months ago I like it :) The red lips stand out.
lanalang
lanalang 10 months ago Ahhh one of my favourite looks xx
srslyalex 10 months ago Love Miranda Kerr's look!
stels 10 months ago agreed!
stels 10 months ago <3
stels 10 months ago cool
foxoduck 10 months ago I can't get away with eyebrows that dark but I love the coral lippy :)
coyleshana 10 months ago Yay my fav decade, beautiful
paperplane__x 10 months ago love bright red lips
judi1 10 months ago Elizabeth Taylor was a beautiful woman.
jones 10 months ago Wow always loved this era of fashion...
AmberB 10 months ago Love this look
Misskate 10 months ago I've always loved this look
lara.heaton 10 months ago wow
KNY 10 months ago Love it!
maggielyly 10 months ago cool~
fengari 10 months ago Love the lips, but not the big eyebrows
fifi73 10 months ago Great video, thanks BWA....