80's makeup
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There are several reasons why I have always thought 80s makeup was flattering
and beautiful on the wearer. Compared to today’s neutral, “no make-up on” look,
make-up back then allowed the wearer to show off bright purples, blues, and
greens. Also, there were no rules for an acceptable application of those colors.
In fact, the wearer was lauded and copied if they created a new technique that
was cool and flashy.
For example, an eye technique that was popular during my high school days was
complicated but rigorously copied. First, the wearer would apply black eyeliner
to the inside of the lower eye and along the upper lash line. Then, exactly
half-green and half- purple eye shadow at the lower lid area with a frosty
highlight to the upper lid. Additional lines of eyeliner in your brightest green
and blue could be added under the eyes, to accent your upper eye shadow color
scheme. Plus, a smudge of purple or blue eye shadow at the corners of the eyes
was considered an acceptable and dramatic effect.
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In 80s make-up techniques, your
strong eyes were complemented with a similarly strong blush on the
cheeks. Blush colors were either bold and flat or sparkly pink. The
purpose of blush in the 80s was to definitely color and to sharply
accentuate the cheekbones and the end result was a stark slash of
upward-reaching color against a foundation (a must!) that was used
to hide acne or to create a desired color of complexion. The
weightlessness and sheerness of foundation marketing today was not
the selling factor back then – coverage was vital, to the point of
knowing you had enough foundation on by feeling that it was on.
The color and definition of lips
were very important in 80s makeup, as well. Lip lining pencils were
the rage. And, the wearer could choose a bold fuchsia or magenta or
go to the opposite end of the color spectrum and wear a pale pink or
peach color on her lips. Lip glosses of the 80s were few and
specific, like, Bonnie Bell lip glosses and flavored glosses that
were applied from a glass container and a roller ball on top. In the
last couple of years, current make-up trends seem to be re-visiting
the style of 80s make-up. The colors are becoming more bold and
bright and the techniques are again becoming more complex, rather
than the “just wash one color over the entire eyelid” make-up
wearers have been subjected to during the neutral make-up period.
