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I thought it might be helpful to vintage newbies if we posted our favorite retro cosmetics and tips.
So, here are my standbys:
The perfect red lipstick—right now my favorite is MAC Russian Red, which is the perfect 40s red on me. I like MAC Ruby Woo, Besame Red and Besame Cherry Red as well; all three are excellent 40s colors.
Also, MAC Miss Dish is a nice deep berry shade that looks very vintage and works well for 1920s looks.
Rimmel lip liners in Red Diva and Red Dynamite are the perfect complements to the above mentioned lipsticks (creamy, highly pigmented and very similar to my old MAC standbys, but about $10 cheaper), and they allow you to draw that 40s mouth just so.
For eye makeup, Besame shadows are also wonderful—very accurate colors with wonderful textures and finishes.
For blush, I love MAC Dame—a raspberry pink that is very pinup-y and brightens up my pale skin.
For foundation, I recently discovered Body and Soul’s 2-in-1 Face Powder. I believe it’s discontinued (figures) but it comes in the perfect pale shade and looks *great* in photos.
For brows, I really like Cover Girl's Brow and Eye Makers in Soft Brown. I like using a pencil because I find I get better control then I do by using powder and a brush.
For powder, I stick with the vintage favorite Coty Airspun—it’s cheap, works great and smells heavenly.
Okay, so what do you ladies like to wear?
So, here are my standbys:
The perfect red lipstick—right now my favorite is MAC Russian Red, which is the perfect 40s red on me. I like MAC Ruby Woo, Besame Red and Besame Cherry Red as well; all three are excellent 40s colors.
Also, MAC Miss Dish is a nice deep berry shade that looks very vintage and works well for 1920s looks.
Rimmel lip liners in Red Diva and Red Dynamite are the perfect complements to the above mentioned lipsticks (creamy, highly pigmented and very similar to my old MAC standbys, but about $10 cheaper), and they allow you to draw that 40s mouth just so.
For eye makeup, Besame shadows are also wonderful—very accurate colors with wonderful textures and finishes.
For blush, I love MAC Dame—a raspberry pink that is very pinup-y and brightens up my pale skin.
For foundation, I recently discovered Body and Soul’s 2-in-1 Face Powder. I believe it’s discontinued (figures) but it comes in the perfect pale shade and looks *great* in photos.
For brows, I really like Cover Girl's Brow and Eye Makers in Soft Brown. I like using a pencil because I find I get better control then I do by using powder and a brush.
For powder, I stick with the vintage favorite Coty Airspun—it’s cheap, works great and smells heavenly.
Okay, so what do you ladies like to wear?