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How to Apply glamorous old Hollywood makeup and eyeliner

Close-up of a woman's eye with dramatic makeup and striking green iris.

It's hard to picture Old Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner without their cherry red lips and thick black liner. Thanks to these timelessly glamorous stars, the retro pin up makeup look has been prized by women for decades.

With bold colors and minimal application, the pretty look turns any 21st century girl into a bonafide MGM screen siren. Check this look out for yourself (and try it if you like it!) by watching this video.

Products:

compact: Diorskin Nude 020

light eye shadow: Chanel 60 ivory

grey eye shadow: Sisley 17 stardust

eyeliner: L'Oreal

mascara: Lancome Hypnose

eyebrow palette: Sephora 01

blush: Chanel 55 in love

lipgloass: Christian Dior Addict Ultra Gloss 767

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