How to do 1960's eye make up

The sixties was the ultimate time for make up. It was no longer strictly the domain of the adults; many cosmetic companies noted a huge increase in teenage customers.

This was inevitable with magazines like Vogue and Harpers Bazaar teaching step-by-step instructions to young ladies.

The main focus of the look had shifted from the 1950’s siren pout; it was all about the eyes, the bigger and rounder the better. Many people still use this look now (mainly for fancy dress!)  and it is fairly simple to achieve.

You will need:

Liquid eyeliner

Foundation

False lashes or a REALLY good lengthening and thickening mascara.

White eyeshadow

Coloured eyeshadow 1 medium and 1 dark, greens and blues were very popular.

White eyeliner

Apply foundation over your eyelids, apply white eyeshadow all over your eyelids and browbone and blend.

Using the liquid eyeliner line your eyelids close to the lash line from the inner corner of your eye all the way along to the outer corner, go over the line again, making it thicker at the outer half of the eye.

Using the liquid liner again, line your bottom eyelashes close to the lash line, don’t go right into the inner corner, stop where your lashes stop. Go over the line again and make it slightly thicker at the outer corner of your eye.

Apply the medium colour all over the eyelid and blend it up into the crease and onto the browbone but not right up to the brow. The white shadow should still be visible.

Using your second (darker,) colour, apply to the outer corner of the eye and blend upwards into the crease

Now for the lashes, this is possibly the most important aspect of the look. If you are using false lashes, carefully apply them now.  You can use false lashes for the top and bottom for an ultra dramatic effect.

If you are using mascara, apply your first coat. Hold the wand at the base of the lashes and gently zig zag it from side to side whilst combing it through the lashes. Ensure that every lash is thoroughly coated.

Apply mascara to your bottom lashes, hold the wand vertically and sweep it from side to side over your lashes, then comb through normally with the wand.

Once the first coat is dry, apply the second coat. Don’t worry about lashes sticking together as this was actually quite a sought after look in the 60’s.

You may need three or even four coats of mascara depending on just how dramatic you want your look to be!

Finish the look by applying a generous helping of white eyeliner on the inside of your eyes along the top and bottom lash line. This helps to really open up the eye and make it look bigger.