1940s makeup
Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for 1940s makeup. Get inspired and try out new things.
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Gene Tierney
A look at the women's makeup in the 1940s, from each makeup element, to how rationing and war time affected the products available.
1940s makeup is one of the most "vintage" looks, and is rather simple to recreate. There was a push for all things natural, unlike the 1930s and 1950s, which favored reshaping eyebrows and contouring the face. 1940s makeup enhanced natural beauty with just a few tools. During the war, European women dealt with huge cosmetics
Vintage 1940s makeup tutorials, books, videos and history. The iconic 1940's WW2 woman with her vivacious red lipstick and pomp hairstyle
Gorgeous 1940s makeup guides
Peppermint Twist Vintage turned ONE in July, 2020 so we took this opportunity to highlight some of our favourite trends and fashion from decades past. Fashion trends from old Hollywood inspire us. Plus we can't forget to salute the late, great Olivia De Havilland. Let's explore the 40s to the 1960s era!
Red lipstick by Dorothy Gray, c. 1940s
