[custom_adv] 1960- Comet line Long before the overdrawn lip trend of 2015, Hollywood starlets like Marlene Dietrich were going outside their normal lip line to create the illusion of a fuller, curvier pout. NOW: Smoky Eye Sans Liner [custom_adv] 1960- Wide headband Skip the tricky liquid liner and sweep on a flattering shade of bronzy pink shadow across your lids and along the lower lash line. Then add two coats of mascara to curled lashes for a defined, yet soft appeal. THEN: Straight Brows [custom_adv] 1970- Eyebrows widespread If you're unsure of which blush shade is right for you, a peachy pink is a pretty safe bet. Pair it with a nude lip to avoid going overboard on the warmth. THEN: Orange-Red Lipstick [custom_adv] 1960- Red lipstick Orange shades weren't just big in the rouge department — they also looked stunning on lips, shown here on actress Maureen O'Hara. NOW: Orange-Red Lipstick [custom_adv] 1960- Blonde hair An orangey red lipstick paired with glowing skin and simple eye makeup is as pretty now as it was in the '40s. THEN: Matte Skin [custom_adv] 1960- Hairy pixie model Pressed powder erased shine, giving skin a perfected matte appearance, as shown in portraits of starlets like Gene Tierney. [custom_adv] 1960- Headbands Marilyn certainly isn't the only celeb in history to rock a serious beauty mark (Cindy Crawford, anyone?), but she's easily the most famous from Hollywood's Golden Age. NOW: Enhanced Beauty Marks [custom_adv] 1960- Long eyelashes Pressed powder erased shine, giving skin a perfected matte appearance, as shown in portraits of starlets like Gene Tierney. NOW: Matte Skin [custom_adv] 1960- Drawn eye shadow Matte skin is still highly sought-after, but with a focus on looking radiant, never flat. Be sure to exfoliate and moisturize so that any mattifying powder will look smooth and flawless, not cakey and dry. THEN: White Liner [custom_adv] 1960- Cats fream glasses A sexy grape-colored lip à la Natalie Wood's worked wonders for making skin look doll-like and subtly radiant. NOW: Purple Lipstick [custom_adv] 1970- Hair bangs The name for this eye makeup style might be unfamiliar, but you've surely seen it a lot. In the 1960s, the most famous wearer was actress Diahann Carroll, who kept her eyes smokey and the rest of her style subtle. NOW: Cut Crease Eyeshadow [custom_adv] 1970- Pastel Eyeshadow Always mixing the modern with the vintage, Jennifer Lopez combines this sexy look with shimmery shades that make her brown eyes sparkle. [custom_adv] 1970- Rabbit hair style Of course, contouring has grown increasingly popular in the past several years, with new contouring kits, techniques, and tricks coming out all the time. THEN: Purple Lipstick [custom_adv] 1970- Piece of hair While this look may not be an everyday type of deal, it's fun for a unique night out. Plus, it's a trend that's gaining traction in Korea! THEN: Coral Blush [custom_adv] 1980- Hairstyle Adding a little "enhancement" to your natural beauty mark — or just creating a new one all together, like Dita Von Teese did — is still a popular way to give your look a little extra glamour. THEN: Contouring [custom_adv] 1980- Natural eyebrows Using white liner to make eyes look bigger and brighter is one of our favorite throwback beauty tricks. Just look at how magical — and wide awake! — Lauren Bacall appears. NOW: White Liner [custom_adv] 1980- Dark eyebrows, Light hair That's right: contouring is by no means a new beauty industry invention. Movie stars, stage actors, and others contoured long before the reality TV celebs you might associate with the technique were even born. NOW: Contouring [custom_adv] 1990- Colorless lipstick Adding intensity to any look, Norma Shearer's straight brows framed her eyes in the most dramatic way. NOW: Straight Brows Orangey shades on cheeks were big in the '40s, making skin look healthy and glowing all year round. NOW: Coral Blush
