Retro Beauty is Having a Moment

Haven’t you heard? Retro glamour is back. Here are all the products you need to recreate the hottest looks of the past.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ THE FOUNDATION, $430. The key to nailing the ’70s look is a barely-there base to tie everything together. Acting as more of a lightweight tinted moisturiser than a heavy foundation, this product will enhance your complexion with its brilliant finish, as well as keep your skin feeling nourished all day.

Revel in 2022’s take on ’70s glam: A modern rendition of retro makeup looks that were often spotted on icons like Farrah Fawcett, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Jaclyn Smith, and more. Today, ’70s-inspired beauty looks have seen a resurgence with celebrities such as Sydney Sweeney, Halsey, Doja Cat, and Dua Lipa rocking pastel eyeshadow, thick separated lashes, muted coloured nails, and shiny pink lips in their Instagram posts and on the red carpet.

CHANEL BEAUTY LE VERNIS, $43. You can’t go retro without orangey-pink nails, and you can trust Chanel Beauty to give people exactly what they want. The house’s latest LE VERNIS collection has twelve tone-on-tone shades that will make your makeup pop even more.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY PILLOW TALK PUSH UP LASHES! MASCARA, $48. Two tools you need to recreate thick, separated lashes? Tweezers and a good mascara — and Charlotte Tilbury’s new one is the way to go. Frequently used by stars like Jessica Chastain, Billie Eilish and Poppy Delevingne for events, you can rest assured knowing this product delivers volumised lashes that hold up for ages.

YSL BEAUTY ROUGE PUR COUTURE THE SLIM, $56. Smudge-proof, pigmented, and comfortable on the lips, we really couldn’t ask for more. YSL Beauty’s new matte lipstick will spoil wearers with a variety of bold red hues.

GUCCI PALETTE BEAUTÉ DES YEUX GORGEOUS FLORA, $230. Of course, no Farrah Fawcett look is complete without vibrant pastel eyeshadow colours. Gucci Beauty’s Des Yeux Gorgeous Flora palette contains twelve pigmented and long-wear satin, matte, and metallic shades of warm and cool tones to elevate your cut crease.

DIOR ADDICT LIP GLOW OIL, $57. Dior Beauty’s Lip Glow Oil is favourite amongst beauty aficionados — it is a go-to for that luminous shine we know and love; the ideal tool to achieve that tinted glossy lip of the ’70s.

GUERLAIN L’OR, $109 FOR 30ML. Embrace the grandeur of the ’70s with Guerlain’s makeup base, embellished with pure 24K gold flakes for that extra glamour. Simply apply this hydrating gel under your foundation for the glowing complexion that was seen on icons of the past.

Photography JAYA KHIDIR