Let’s Time travel to the 1920s. This was an era with great entertainers such as Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. 🎶🎵
I decided to get ready for a night out on the town in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance. 🌃
All the men and women dressed to the nines. I’m sure I’ll be the bee’s knees at the speakeasy tonight. 🕺🏽💃🏽
I decided to do a subtle be stunning look. I pin curled my hair. Pulled out my finest accessories and ohhhh the baddest navy dress you’d ever want to see. 👗👡👝
I put on some eyeshadow, eyeliner, face powder (foundation), mascara (they used Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) was mixed with soot or coal), rouge (blush), & topped of the look with a red lipstick. 💄
The entertainer tonight is the beautiful Ms. Lena Horne. 🎙
I consumed the finest bottles of champagne 🍾 and boogie-woogied almost the entire night. 💃🏽
Tonight was one for the books. ❣️
What Was Makeup Like in the 1920s?
Only 1 in 5 women used cosmetic products at the beginning of the 20th century. By 1929, that number had jumped to 70% of women in the U.S. The makeup industry boomed as women experimented with products to look and feel their best.
The 1920s were the turning point of cosmetics being used in everyday life. Vintage makeup trends may seem like a thing of the past, but several trends emerged in the 20s that remain popular today.
Women in the 1920s used makeup to look like they had rosy cheeks on top of a smooth face. The complexion of skin was very important and women often used additional products to reduce wrinkles and scarring.
While makeup worn during the day was minimal and natural-looking, the 20s were when women really started to experiment with more dramatic makeup looks. Flappers started applying shadows to create a dark smokey eye, and dark red lipstick started to become popular.
No matter the occasion or time of day, women drew their eyebrows heavily arched. These arches and thin eyebrows became one of the most recognizable features of 1920s makeup looks.
Eyebrow Shaping
I first started with the eyebrows. Using the NYX Micro Brow Pencil in the shade Espresso, I drew my brows with a high arch. I didn't make the arch too high above my natural brow line, but enough to give it a 1920s flair.
I then used the NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara, also in the shade Espresso, to fully fill in my brows. Once I was happy with how they looked, I used Juvia's Place Concealer 12 to carve the shape and clean up the arch. I blended the concealer out to erase any harsh lines.
Finally, I applied Billion Dollar Brow's Brow Gel to keep my eyebrow hairs in place.💕
Eye Makeup
I used my Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam eyeshadow palette to achieve a bronzy smokey eye. I first applied the shade Sienna across my entire lid and blended it to my eyebrow. I then used the shade Noir on my lash line to create a smoked-out defining line.
I made sure to create a rounded look with my eyeshadow and avoided any angled lines. Vintage 1920s makeup looks highlighted the rounded shape of the eyes.
Using the Covergirl Liquid Liner 320, I made my eyes pop by outlining my lash lines. To achieve a true 1920s flapper makeup look, I didn't add any cat eye or winged eyeliner.
Traditionally, women in the 1920s would use Vaseline mixed with soot or coal for mascara. I instead opted for the Lancôme Lash Idôle mascara to lift and add volume to my lashes.
Face
For my face, I wanted to create definition while still looking smooth. I used the Becca Ultimate Coverage Foundation in the shade Maple as a base. Using a fluffy face brush, I blended my foundation out.
Using the Morphe Face 8D Palette, I set my foundation to match my skin tone exactly.
Contouring was not as popular in the 1920s, so I added very natural shadows and definitions. From the Morphe Face palette, I used shades Supreme and Prodigy to lightly contour my cheeks and forehead.
It was all about the "rouge", or blush. I used the shade Queen to make the apples of my cheeks rosy and more defined. To set everything, I used the CoverGirl Simply Ageless pressed powder.
Using Morphe's Continuous Setting Mist Spray, I misted my entire face, making sure that all parts of my makeup look got coverage.
Vintage Lipstick 💄
To help my vintage look come together, I had to choose the right lipstick. Women in the 20s typically paired their makeup looks with a bold, bright red lip.
To achieve this look, I used the Too Faced Melted Matte in the shade Lady Balls. It's a highly pigmented red that isn't too orange-toned or pink-toned. It has a matte finish, so the lipstick will last through any eating or drinking! 💋💄
Complimentary Accessories
No authentic look is complete without coordinating hair and accessories!
Women in the 20s loved incorporating curls into their hairstyles. To achieve authentic 1920s curls while avoiding heat damage, I opted to do pinup curls. These curls were extremely popular with women in the 20s.
To create pin curls, I sectioned my hair and rotated each section around my fingers. Once the hair was curled up, I pinned the curl to my scalp using alligator clips. The result was bouncy, vintage-looking curls! 💆🏾♀️
To complement the dress, I chose long shiny necklaces layered together. This was a typical way of accessorizing in the 20s.
To complete my full look, I added a shiny silver handbag, elbow-length gloves, and a fluffy black boa. 🕺🏽💃🏽
Create Your Own
This look is perfect for a Great Gatsby-themed party, a night at the speakeasy, or even an everyday look if you're looking to spice things up!
Let’s Chat
❓What decade would you time travel to?
❓Why did you select that decade?
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Let’s Time travel to the 1920s. This was an era with great entertainers such as Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. 🎶🎵
I decided to get ready for a night out on the town in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance. 🌃
All the men and women dressed to the nines. I’m sure I’ll be the bee’s knees at the speakeasy tonight. 🕺🏽💃🏽
I decided to do a subtle be stunning look. I pin curled my hair. Pulled out my finest accessories and ohhhh the baddest navy dress you’d ever want to see. 👗👡👝
I put on some eyeshadow, eyeliner, face powder (foundation), mascara (they used Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) was mixed with soot or coal), rouge (blush), & topped of the look with a red lipstick. 💄
The entertainer tonight is the beautiful Ms. Lena Horne. 🎙
I consumed the finest bottles of champagne 🍾 and boogie-woogied almost the entire night. 💃🏽
Tonight was one for the books. ❣️
What Was Makeup Like in the 1920s?
Only 1 in 5 women used cosmetic products at the beginning of the 20th century. By 1929, that number had jumped to 70% of women in the U.S. The makeup industry boomed as women experimented with products to look and feel their best.
The 1920s were the turning point of cosmetics being used in everyday life. Vintage makeup trends may seem like a thing of the past, but several trends emerged in the 20s that remain popular today.
Women in the 1920s used makeup to look like they had rosy cheeks on top of a smooth face. The complexion of skin was very important and women often used additional products to reduce wrinkles and scarring.
While makeup worn during the day was minimal and natural-looking, the 20s were when women really started to experiment with more dramatic makeup looks. Flappers started applying shadows to create a dark smokey eye, and dark red lipstick started to become popular.
No matter the occasion or time of day, women drew their eyebrows heavily arched. These arches and thin eyebrows became one of the most recognizable features of 1920s makeup looks.
Eyebrow Shaping
I first started with the eyebrows. Using the NYX Micro Brow Pencil in the shade Espresso, I drew my brows with a high arch. I didn't make the arch too high above my natural brow line, but enough to give it a 1920s flair.
I then used the NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara, also in the shade Espresso, to fully fill in my brows. Once I was happy with how they looked, I used Juvia's Place Concealer 12 to carve the shape and clean up the arch. I blended the concealer out to erase any harsh lines.
Finally, I applied Billion Dollar Brow's Brow Gel to keep my eyebrow hairs in place.💕
Eye Makeup
I used my Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam eyeshadow palette to achieve a bronzy smokey eye. I first applied the shade Sienna across my entire lid and blended it to my eyebrow. I then used the shade Noir on my lash line to create a smoked-out defining line.
I made sure to create a rounded look with my eyeshadow and avoided any angled lines. Vintage 1920s makeup looks highlighted the rounded shape of the eyes.
Using the Covergirl Liquid Liner 320, I made my eyes pop by outlining my lash lines. To achieve a true 1920s flapper makeup look, I didn't add any cat eye or winged eyeliner.
Traditionally, women in the 1920s would use Vaseline mixed with soot or coal for mascara. I instead opted for the Lancôme Lash Idôle mascara to lift and add volume to my lashes.
Face
For my face, I wanted to create definition while still looking smooth. I used the Becca Ultimate Coverage Foundation in the shade Maple as a base. Using a fluffy face brush, I blended my foundation out.
Using the Morphe Face 8D Palette, I set my foundation to match my skin tone exactly.
Contouring was not as popular in the 1920s, so I added very natural shadows and definitions. From the Morphe Face palette, I used shades Supreme and Prodigy to lightly contour my cheeks and forehead.
It was all about the "rouge", or blush. I used the shade Queen to make the apples of my cheeks rosy and more defined. To set everything, I used the CoverGirl Simply Ageless pressed powder.
Using Morphe's Continuous Setting Mist Spray, I misted my entire face, making sure that all parts of my makeup look got coverage.
Vintage Lipstick 💄
To help my vintage look come together, I had to choose the right lipstick. Women in the 20s typically paired their makeup looks with a bold, bright red lip.
To achieve this look, I used the Too Faced Melted Matte in the shade Lady Balls. It's a highly pigmented red that isn't too orange-toned or pink-toned. It has a matte finish, so the lipstick will last through any eating or drinking! 💋💄
Complimentary Accessories
No authentic look is complete without coordinating hair and accessories!
Women in the 20s loved incorporating curls into their hairstyles. To achieve authentic 1920s curls while avoiding heat damage, I opted to do pinup curls. These curls were extremely popular with women in the 20s.
To create pin curls, I sectioned my hair and rotated each section around my fingers. Once the hair was curled up, I pinned the curl to my scalp using alligator clips. The result was bouncy, vintage-looking curls! 💆🏾♀️
To complement the dress, I chose long shiny necklaces layered together. This was a typical way of accessorizing in the 20s.
To complete my full look, I added a shiny silver handbag, elbow-length gloves, and a fluffy black boa. 🕺🏽💃🏽
Create Your Own
This look is perfect for a Great Gatsby-themed party, a night at the speakeasy, or even an everyday look if you're looking to spice things up!
Let’s Chat
❓What decade would you time travel to?
❓Why did you select that decade?
#[makeupinspiredby](3985)#[makeuplook](324)#[makeuplooks](2231)#[decademakeuplooks](4560)#[decademakeup](4558)
