When we think of 60s makeup, we think of the iconic model Twiggy, false eyelashes, eyeliner, natural lips and tricks that make eyes look bigger. A makeup style that became one of the most popular trends in the history of fashion. The 1960s were characterized by all the new ideas and thoughts that emerged, and by being the era of youth. At this time, individual expression and personality were reflected through fashion and style. From the woman who preferred more natural makeup to the woman who opted for a more striking look with dark colored shadow and well-defined eyebrows.
And since popular trends from years past always end up coming back in one way or another to merge with current trends, in this blog post we wanted to do a complete review of history, give you some tips and tell you what the characteristics of makeup of the 60s were. Take note!
History of 60s makeup
Women's makeup in the early 1960s focused on elegant eyes, lots of face powder, natural lips, and pale pinks. However, right in the middle of the decade, this style evolved into a simpler, more feminine one, the best exemplified by model Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton.
The explosion of London fashion brought with it this style and the revolution in hairstyles and makeup. Since the1950s, London led the way with its “modernist look” or “mod look,” and in the1960s shops began to adapt to the trends set by the tastes of the younger generation. The mod style was just one of three styles that dominated the 60s, along with classic and hippie. However, it is the mod that is most remembered from the period.
The “cat eye,” which was so common in the 50s, is replaced by false eyelashes. In addition, the 60s were the first retro era where the makeup and women's clothing that was in fashion in the 1920s were revived, but adapted to the style of the decade.The 60s were also the first retro era where they were revived, but adapted to the style of the decade.
Characteristics of makeup from the 1960s 60
Face
Women in the 60s used a lot of powder on their faces at the beginning of the decade, but later they only used enough to cover imperfections. Around 1963,coral, pink or peach colored veneers began to be used to create a natural glow all over the face.
Eyebrows
1960s eyebrows are characterized by being clean, neat, shaped and well-defined with an eyebrow pencil.
Eyes
The eyes were the focus of 1960s makeup, as false eyelashes, lots of mascara, and eyeliner were worn. The most popular eyeshadow colors were blue, green, gray, and white. It's worth noting that many women also wore false eyelashes or lined their lower eyelashes with eyeliner, much like model Twiggy. The distinctive eye makeup of the period featured a pale upper eyelid with a smooth, dark line running from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. White eyeliner was also applied to the inner eyelid to make the eye appear larger and more open.
Lips
Since the eye was the highlight of 1960s makeup, lips were painted very natural, with light colors of coral, pink, and peach, and were also lined.
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