An Authentic 1920s Makeup Look for Flappers

Travel back in time to the roaring 20s with an authentic 1920s flapper makeup look. Makeup tutorial for Cupids bow lips and downturned eyes. Perfect for your next Great Gatsby party. Makeup by Irina @retrofrog Classic silent movie stars like Gloria Swanson and Clara Bow helped popularize the downturned eyes makeup look. The effect is to achieve a sad or melancholy look. 0:13 • Foundation: Apply a thick layer of matte foundation in a pale shade all over your face. 0:50 • Brows: Using a black pencil, draw a straight line creating the effect of a “sad eyebrow” tending downward at the outer corner of the eye. Blend the pencil using an angled brush. 1.44 • Eyes: Using a black pencil, draw a line along the upper lashes. Use your finger to blend the line for a soft, dramatic look. Add pencil along the upper contour of the eye for emphasis. Draw the outline of the lower eyelid with a black pencil and blend the line using an angled brush. 2:25 • Eyeshadow: Apply blue shimmer shadows to the entire eyelid using your finger and blend the edges with a brush. Apply taupe shadow into the crease of the eyelid, up to the brow bone and along the lower lash line. 3:26 • Powder: Apply white powder under your eyes and around your nose. 3:42 • Mascara. Apply two coats of black mascara to your upper and lower lashes. 4:16 • Blush. Apply two layers of berry cream blush to the center of your cheeks using your fingers and a sponge. 4:49 • Lips. Tint your lips with foundation, removing na