Step back into the Golden Age of Hollywood with a tutorial by Irina @retrofrog .
A sophisticated 1930s makeup glamour look. The dramatic 1920s flapper look evolved into a more refined, sculpted, and radiant aesthetic, heavily influenced by the silver screen and new color fashion magazines like Photoplay.
The Quintessential 1930s Look:
Complexion: Aim for a luminous, perfected base, often with subtle contouring to sculpt features.
Eyebrows: Pencil-thin and highly arched brows were the defining feature, creating a dramatic frame for the eyes.
Eyes: Alluring and enlarged eyes were achieved with delicate pinks and shimmers, mascara focused on upper lashes, and eyeliner traced with an upturned triangle effect.
Lips: The “Cupid’s bow” gave way to a thinned-out, wider horizontal shape, often in deep reds, maroons, or raspberry tones.
For more information:
1930s Makeup downloadable book
Becoming Marlene Dietrich: Her 1930s Makeup Look
Iconic Star Styles:
Carole Lombard: Known for her radiant complexion and strong features. She famously contoured her nose with a thin white line and was a “nail polish rebel” for painting her entire nails deep red, a departure from the era’s half-moon style. Her evening look featured violet shadow and dark blue mascara.
Jean Harlow: The original “blonde bombshell,” her look was crafted by Max Factor, featuring fresh, doll-like skin, fine brows, flirty elongated lashes, and a heavily defined Cupid’s bow lip in true red cream rouge.
Constance Bennett: Preferred a luminous “glow base” often without powder for a radiant finish and favored cream rouge. She humorously noted her struggles with lipstick longevity.
How to be Pretty – Vintage 1937 Morning Beauty Routine Restored
Anna May Wong: A versatile silver screen siren with a velvety complexion, perfectly penciled brows (rounded or straight for drama), loads of mascara (and occasional false lashes), and a perfectly painted pout.
For more in-depth history and image galleries, visit Glamourdaze.com!
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