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An Original 1940s Make-Up Tutorial (Including Contouring!)

This photos were taken at a professional photo shoot for a young starlet some time during the 1940s. It’s really

Beauty in the 1940s was a strange mixture of glamour and practicality. Despite harsh rationing and shortages of makeup and

From the 1920s through to the 1950s Atomic energy was terrifically fashionable. Radium was used in everything from beauty and

1960s makeup is perhaps one of the most recognizable of the vintage styles of makeup, whether you choose to go

Woah, my article about 1920s makeup has been trending wildly for the past week – I’ve never seen traffic like

If you’re looking for an authentic 1920s makeup-look DON’T look at The Great Gatsby – it’s great for a general

Clockwise from top right: Benefit Lemon Aid – this primes your eyelid and gives a nice pale base for dark

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. WE HAVE ANNOUNCED THE WINNER HERE. This week’s competition prize is a vintage-style hair and