How to Recreate a Glamorous Vintage Look: Soft Smoky Eye, Peachy Cheeks & Nude Lips
Channel Your Inner Hollywood Starlet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Vintage Glam
Ready to embrace timeless elegance and channel your inner Hollywood starlet? This guide will walk you through creating a soft, smoky eye, peachy cheeks, and defined nude lips—the ultimate combination for vintage-inspired glamour. Whether it’s for a night out or simply elevating your routine, these steps will help you achieve a flawless, put-together look. Let’s dive in!
1. Flawless Base
Start with a matte, airbrushed base to achieve that silky, smooth look reminiscent of old Hollywood.
Primer: Apply a pore-filling primer like Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer or Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser to blur out texture and create a smooth canvas.
Foundation: Opt for full coverage with NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation or Estée Lauder Double Wear for a flawless finish that stays put.
Concealer: Brighten your under-eyes and highlight the center of your face with Tarte Shape Tape Concealer for a soft, dimensional glow.
Glam Tip: Let the primer set for a minute before applying foundation, and use a damp sponge to blend for an airbrushed effect.
2. Sculpted Brows
Bold, defined brows frame your face and add structure to your look.
Brow Pencil: Shape and fill with precision using Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz.
Brow Gel: Lock your brows in place with Benefit 24-Hr Brow Setter.
Glam Tip: Use light, upward strokes to mimic natural hairs, and brush through with gel for a lifted, natural finish.
3. Soft Smoky Eyes with a Hint of Shimmer
A soft, smoky eye with a touch of shimmer adds the perfect dose of glamour.
Eyeshadow Palette: Try Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions or Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam for versatile shades.
How-To:
Apply a matte nude or soft peach shade all over the lid as a base.
Blend a light brown or taupe into the crease.
Deepen the outer corners with a darker brown or soft black for a smoky effect.
Add a shimmery champagne or gold shade to the center of the lid for sparkle.
Eyeliner: Smudge a gel or pencil liner like Inglot AMC Gel Eyeliner or Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil along the upper lash line and slightly wing it out.
Lashes: Complete the look with Huda Beauty Legit Lashes Mascara or Ardell Demi Wispies for extra drama.
Glam Tip: Intensify shimmer by applying with a damp brush or your fingertip for a captivating sparkle.
4. Peachy Cheeks and Contoured Cheekbones
Add warmth and structure with contour and a peachy blush.
Contour: Sweep Benefit Hoola Bronzer or Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Bronzer under your cheekbones for definition.
Blush: Choose a soft, peachy blush like NARS Blush in Orgasm or Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso.
Highlighter: Finish with a pearly glow using Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop or Maybelline Master Chrome in Molten Rose Gold.
Glam Tip: Apply highlighter in a “C” shape from your cheekbones to your brow bone for a natural glow.
5. Defined Nude Lips
A defined nude lip balances your smoky eye perfectly.
Lip Liner: Slightly overline with a nude or pinkish-brown liner like Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk or NYX Lip Liner in Nude Beige.
Lipstick: Go for a matte nude, like MAC Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy or Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Seductress.
Gloss (Optional): Add a dab of gloss to the center for a fuller effect.
Glam Tip: Add gloss to the center of your lower lip for a plumped-up look.
Final Touches
Lock your vintage glam in place with a setting spray like Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. Now you’re ready to dazzle with a look that exudes timeless elegance.
With these simple steps, you’ll master a glamorous, vintage-inspired look. Have questions about any products or steps? I’m here to help! And don’t forget to share your final look—I’d love to see your take on Hollywood glam!
