“Blue eyeshadow gives a chic Pan Am flight attendant a glamorous, ’90s dream job,” says makeup artist Natalie Drescher. (Journeying from London to Cologne always feels sexier with a chilled cocktail in hand.) And in 2024, it’s a bold look, whether you keep it simple with baby blue or go smoky with deep blue eyeliner and matching eyeshadow.
As a base for your evening makeup, Drescher recommends Stila Stay All Day Smudge & Set Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Electric Lapis by swiping along your lash line and blending the edges with your finger or a dark shadow brush.
Finish off with Pat McGrath Labs Eye Duo Dark Star 006, a rock and roll blue eyeshadow. This eyeshadow set contains shimmering sapphire powder. If you want to take your Pan Am flight to space, try Prism Eye Gloss. moreover Shine.
Thick eyeliner
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Cher never shied away from eyeliner in the ’70s for a momentIn 2024, neither should you. Patinkin recommends sketching out the shape you want in pencil before slathering it all in pigment, which will save you some serious heartache if it doesn’t work out.
Haus Labs Optic Intensity Eco Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black Onyx glides on easily and leaves a sharp line, making it perfect for outlining thick eyebrows.
Once the shape is set, fill in any gaps with Armani Beauty Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow in Ebony. The applicator tip is sharp and precise, but you can also use a smudge brush if you have a larger area to cover.
Monochrome Makeup
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The ’70s saw a huge variety of makeup looks, but almost all of them fell into one of two distinct vibes: disco glitter and excess (think Donna Summers and Chaka Khan) or endless summer on the beach (think Goldie Hawn and Jaclyn Smith). For the latter, simple, monochromatic makeup was the key to looking youthful, natural, and pretty. Like you were born on the beach and lived there your whole life. This is an easy trend to pull off in 2024. Look for a multi-stick that can be used on lips, cheeks, and eyes, and use your hands to apply and blend.
Look up the perfect beach baby pink in the dictionary and you’re sure to find Westman Atelier’s Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Coquette, a multi-purpose stick that can be applied to cheeks and lips for a stunning finish with just a coat or two of mascara.
Ilia Multistick’s hydrating formula is perfect for especially sensitive skin (thanks to avocado oil and shea butter) and comes in a range of shades that are like a ’70s meets 2024. A Fine Romance is perfect for a deeper, sexier blush, while Dear Ruby creates a lighter hue.
Frosted Lips
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Imagine heading out to the state fair covered in cotton candy on a stick, and then just barely pressing your lips to it would result in a shimmery, frosted, baby pink pout. Luckily, Drescher says this ’70s-inspired look will be all the rage in 2024, and you can buy it in a bottle.
This gloss in Candy Sky is a Pink Sugar look that gives a plumping effect so you look kissable.
If gloss is too sticky for your taste, try Sunlit Rose, a shimmery tinted lip balm with a pleasant satin finish.
Freckles
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Source: Allure – www.allure.com
