How to Nail the Perfect 80s Makeup Look

Whether you’re a girl who just wants to have fun or someone who wants to dance with a friend, this is the perfect place to remember the cool ’80s. Bright colors like neon pink and electric blue are coming back with big blush and bold lipstick. If you lived in the ’80s, you probably made lots of fun fashion statements. If you didn’t experience the ’80s makeup look, now is your chance to try out the fun and bright styles from that time.

If you want to learn about famous legends today, you’ll need to do some digging first! Some famous people who loved bold styles, big hair, and fun fashion include Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, and Olivia Newton-John. Cyndi Lauper is great if you like bright colors and quirky outfits. Whitney Houston showed her pop star style with big hair, shiny jeans, and colorful eyeshadow. Madonna always looked confident with her rebellious punk look, lots of accessories, and her signature red lips and brows. Are you ready to feel like the main character and show off your style?

Step 1: Prep Your Skin

From the bold colors and big styles of the ’80s, we saw that having a clean and smooth face helps your makeup look really stand out. Before trying on your ’80s-inspired makeup, start with a good base. First, wash your face carefully with a gentle cleanser like the e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser. This foamy gel helps to remove dirt, oil, and leftover makeup so your skin is fresh and ready.

Once your skin feels fresh and new, use a moisturizing cream to keep your skin soft and smooth. We like to use e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Face Cream with SPF 30 because it is light, so it sinks into your skin quickly and helps your makeup go on smoothly. It also protects your skin from the sun. The last thing you should always do before putting on makeup is to use a face primer. If you want your bright and fun 80s colors to stay all day, you need a good face primer to keep your makeup in place.

Step 2: Create a Natural Base

The best shiny makeup starts with a good foundation! To get a cool 80s look that makes people look twice, start with a natural and simple base. Use a moisturizing concealer to hide any redness, spots, or uneven skin. It helps make your skin look smooth and soft so you can add bright and bold colors later.

To make your skin look even, use a medium coverage foundation to create a natural look. Then, finish by using the Halo Glow Setting Powder to give your skin a smooth, glowing, and flawless finish.

Step 3: Add a Pink Blush & Glowing Highlighter

If you could go back to the 1980s, you would see lots of people wearing bright blush on their cheeks. It was a popular style to put lots of pink and red colors on your face to make your cheeks look very flushed and bold.

To make your face look pretty, start with our bright liquid blush to shape your cheekbones. This blush stays on for a long time and you can put on more if you want it to be more colorful. To make your face even brighter, use a special wand that adds a shiny glow. Just put a little on the tops of your cheeks to add some sparkle and color. These two things look great together for a shiny, blushed look. If you want to look like the fun styles from the 80s, don’t forget this step!

Step 4: Apply a Bold ’80s Eyeshadow & Eyeliner

If you’ve gotten this far, it’s time to be brave or go home! Next, focus on your eyes — for a bright and fun look, put on eyeshadow primer first. This makes your eyeshadow, especially the bright ’80s colors, look even better and last longer.

To keep your ’80s style going, try using bright blue, bright purple, or light pink colors on your eyelids. You can add a dark, bold winged line to make your eyes stand out more, or use a bright, colorful liquid liner that really shows up. Have fun with your look, and with the right primer, it can last a long time!

Step 5: Create a Bright, Bold Lip

Lipstick has always been important for people who love beauty, and no 1980s style is finished without a bright, bold lip color. Whether you use gloss, lipstick, or a lip liner, any lip product can help create that fun, 80s-inspired glamorous look.

Start by lining your lips with a smooth lip liner to make your lips look clear. You can then fill in your lips with the same liner, lipstick, or a lip stain. You can also put the liner on first and then add lipstick over it.

Choose a bright color like shiny red or soft pink lipstick. We often wear bright fuchsia or pink with a gentle rosy hue. To make your lips stand out even more, add a lip plumper or shiny lip oil to make them look fuller and more glamorous.

Don’t Forget to Remove Your Makeup

After dancing all night in your bright and shiny ‘80s clothes, it’s time to take off your makeup! Even though the ‘80s are back, it’s important to take care of your skin. When you wear lots of makeup, your skin needs some extra love. First, use a special liquid to gently clear away eye makeup. Shake the bottle, put some on a cotton pad, and see it easily erase even the stubborn eyeliner and waterproof mascara.

Next, wash away the day with the Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm is a special cream that turns into a nice oil. Its yummy, milky texture easily takes off your makeup, leaving your skin feeling smooth and soft. Now that you have all the skincare and makeup tools, go ahead and make your own fun and creative looks.