Old Hollywood Makeup Style - The Secret to Shining Like a Beauty Icon

Have you ever wished you could recreate the makeup style of famous actresses of the time like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly?

“Old Hollywood” style makeup is gradually becoming a trend among young people today, characterized by willow-leaf eyebrows, burgundy lipstick and enchanting eyes.

Take care of the "windows of the soul"

The most attractive point of this makeup style is the eye area, which is a trademark of old-time movie stars. According to makeup experts, to get a similar look, you first need to moisturize your eyes, then apply eye primer to help the eyeliner stick better.

Choose a deep eyeshadow color like a deep brown or ash gray. Start with a light brown base all over the lid, then fill in the crease with a darker gray or brown, and finally extend the brush to the outer corner of the lower lash line for a more balanced look.

A thin eyeliner is the best choice for this retro style. You need to pay attention to keep the eyeliner natural, thin at the eye socket and gradually darker towards the end of the eye.

To make your eyes pop, you can also apply highlighter to the inner corners and middle of your eyelids, and then highlight your brow bone. Finish your eye makeup with a volumizing and lengthening mascara to add depth to your look. With this makeup look, your lower lashes should be bold, but your upper lashes should be as long and thick as possible.

For those girls who want to have enchanting eyelashes, “beauty icon” Marilyn Monroe always considered false eyelashes an indispensable highlight for her appearance. She often cut false eyelashes in half and attached them to the outside of her eyelashes to create a sharp “cat eye” effect while still exuding a gentle, natural look.

Willow leaf eyebrows

There are many eyebrow shapes that suit different face shapes, but with this classic makeup tone, from Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn to Elizabeth Taylor, all were "knocked out" by the dark and angular eyebrow shape.

Instead of choosing eyebrow gel or powder, top makeup experts recommend using a very hard pencil and prioritize choosing black or dark brown to create a more natural drawing. Eyebrows should be drawn low at the beginning, gradually higher and then slightly curved down at the end, helping to narrow the gap in the temple area, making the face more elegant and gentle.

However, the thickness of the eyebrows should depend on each person’s face and personality. Makeup artist Shavata Singh affirms: “The natural shape of the eyebrows is an important factor in choosing the right eyebrows.”

A typical example is Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, although both are considered Hollywood movie goddesses, their eyebrows seem to be completely opposite.

“Old Hollywood” Classic Red Lips

Not a trend, red lipstick is a classic choice that brings endless appeal to Hollywood beauties on the red carpet. From velvety soft to glossy and juicy, whether classic or contemporary, red lipsticks have always created a classic and luxurious beauty mark for women throughout the ages.

The first step is to outline your lips with a dark red pencil, then apply red lipstick in a charming vintage style. If you have fair skin, you should choose a red lipstick with a hint of pink, for girls with dark skin, purple or wine red will be the perfect choice.

For precision, ladies can apply lipstick with a brush and fill in the natural contour of the lips. Maximalists can add a little gloss to the center of the lips for a more sensual look.

In addition, women should also take care of healthy skin by carefully caring for their skin. No matter what kind of makeup you want to apply, perfect skin can "transform" the face to become more natural. Finally, you can complete the look with a hair styled at the top of the head - a style that is very much the mark of the golden age of Hollywood.