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May 30, 2019

These Iconic Makeup Looks Are Easier Than You Think

From Cleopatra’s kohl eyeliner to the pixie cut plus babydoll lashes of the ’60s, some beauty looks stand the test of time. The best of these references last through the decades, inspiring each successive generation. Highlighting this, Saks Fifth Avenue New York Flagship is currently celebrating iconic beauty — the timeless looks that today feel as current and alluring as they always have.

Pulling from this canon of classic makeup, we learned how to create two of the most iconic beauty looks of all time — a disco-glam moment, and an Old Hollywood bombshell look — with the help of the Saks beauty concierge. Watch the video above to see how to achieve each surprisingly wearable look in just a few easy steps. Then, shop all the products we used below.

Disco Glam

Step 1: Apply Shadow to Your Entire Lid

NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Underworld
Start with complementary shades of blue-gray eyeshadow, applying the lighter color all over the base of the lid. Use the deeper color to define the eye, applying it along the top and bottom lashline with a flat brush.

$35 AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Step 2: Boost Lashes

Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Flash Primer
Apply a lash primer, which will enhance how your mascara looks and help it adhere better. Wait a few seconds to let it dry.

$29 at saks fifth avenue

Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils The Curler in Rebellious Black
Generously swipe on a volumizing mascara to add depth to both top and bottom lashes.

$29 at saks fifth avenue

Step 3: Enhance Your Angles

Guerlain Terracotta Light Powder in Deep Cool
Define the cheeks by blending a terracotta blush from the apples of the cheeks up to the cheekbones — a classic, ’70s-style application.

$54 at saks fifth avenue

Laura Mercier Face Illuminator in Addiction
For added dimension — and that signature disco shine — sweep a shimmery powder highlighter on your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and your brow bone.

$45 at saks fifth avenue

Step 4: Hydrate Lips

Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in 001 Pink
Complete the look with a pink-ish lip balm for a light tint and a little shine. This one not only conditions, but also reacts with lips’ natural chemistry to develop a natural, custom shade.

$34 at saks fifth avenue

For an Old Hollywood look, try this fail-safe cateye and red lip combination.

Classic Bombshell

Step 1: Sculpt Your Brows

Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Taupe 02
Use an angled brow stick to define your eyebrows, keeping the weight heavier toward the inner ends. Also pay attention to shaping the tails, which will help guide your cat-eye in the next step.

$52 at saks fifth avenue

Step 2: Craft Your Cat-Eye

Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Eye Liner in Black
Angle a gel liner upward toward the end of your eyebrow. Then draw your tail, dragging the color inward along the lashline. Stop at the center of your eye; then start again at the tear duct, moving inward to complete the line.

$30 at saks fifth avenue

Step 3: Vamp Up Lips

Giorgio Armani Rouge D’Armani Matte Lipstick in 400
Choose a classic matte red lipstick to draw an “X” on your cupid’s bow. Define the rest of your lips with the same color, then fill them in.

$38 at saks fifth avenue

Step 4: Create a Natural Glow

Chantecaille Lively Cheek Gelée
Tap a fresh-looking cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks, blending for a lightly flushed effect.

$44 at saks fifth avenue

Decorté Dip In Glow Cream Highlighter in 001
Finally, add a touch of cream highlighter to your brow bones, bridge of your nose, cheekbones, and cupid’s bow. Try this luminous, high-impact one from Saks-exclusive brand Decorté.

$35 at saks fifth avenue

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