Top make-up products to achieve a Forties look

The striking looks of the Forties reveal just how much women did to look polished, making today’s neutral make-up seem so bland. Max Factor make-up artist Caroline Barnes gives us some expert guidance in how to recreate bold, heavy-lidded eyes and Yanar Alkayat selects the tried and tested mascaras and eyeliners to achieve this look.

Prepping skin

The Forties-esque aficionados who recreate this look regularly will know how important the base is. “Skin is such a focus in this look that taking the time to create a perfect canvas is essential,” explains Caroline. “You want to get that velvety finish with no shine or sheen, so spend some time to beautify skin to its optimum.”

Once the foundation, powder and concealer have been applied meticulously, it’s time to move up to the brows.

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