The origins of makeup can be traced back thousands of years, and it’s definitely changed throughout history. I’ve compiled a list of trends from the past 100 years, but feel free to share your favourite trends from any point in history.
The 1920s
Pale complexion
Heavy eye makeup
Rouge on the apples of the cheeks
Red lipstick
The 1930s
Thick foundation
Thin eyebrows
Powdered blush
Dark maroon or brown lipstick
The 1940s
Sparse amounts of foundation
Light pink or rosy blush
Natural, thicker eyebrows
Red lipstick remained in style
1950s
Thick foundation makes a comeback
Dramatic layers of mascara
Cat eye, smokey eyeshadow
Red lipstick
Brow pencils used to create beauty marks to emulate Marilyn Monroe
1970s
Face cream and tinted moisturizer
Cheek stains replace blush
Clear lip gloss
Sparse eye makeup
Contouring
1980s
Concealer and foundation make a comeback
Pink and orange blush
Colourful eyeshadows
Mascara and eyeliner were applied generously
Red lips return, as well as other colours
I love wearing red lipstick. For semi formal this year, I did a queen of hearts inspired look since the theme was Through the Looking Glass. I took a brownish red shade and then put a bright red gloss on top. It was really cool.
