Introduction

Retro Makeup has been loved dearly, making a strong comeback with iconic makeup trends. Inspired by beautiful legends like Rekha, Sadhana, and Sharmila Tagore, these vintage makeup styles are back in style. If you ever wanna channel your inner retro queen with a modern flair, here’s a guide to the trends that are set to come back! 

1. Bushy Eyebrows

Eyebrows highly contributed to the whole makeup look, so many heroines went for bushy eyebrows, for better expression. Styled like Sadhana from Arzoo or Vyjanthimala from Amrapali, bushy eyebrows were deemed to be the ideal look back in the day

To achieve this look, use a brow pencil to fill in the sparse areas, then brush your brows for a naturally fuller effect. Finish with a brow gel like the PAC SuperBrowww Gel to lock them in place.

 

2. Bold Lips

Bold Lips was a statement for the pretty women of the Retro Era. Rocked successfully by beauties like the legendary Madhubala and Rekha, the bold lip includes making choices of dark, eye-catching shades like dark red, brown, plums, and burgundy for your lips. 

Line the lips with the PAC Lip Pencil to create a clean, defined shape, and fill in with matte lipstick like the PAC Moody Matte Lipstick for a statement look.

 

3. Intense Blush

Getting a rosy glow on their pretty cheeks was a beloved makeup feature that vintage Bollywood beauties had. Actresses like Zeenat Aman, and Tina Munim have very healthily flushed faces that look effortless. 

To get the same blush as them, choose a blush in warm pink and coral tones, applying it generously to the apples of your cheeks and blending it upward toward your temples. This “draped” blush style creates a youthful look.

 

4. Winged Eyeliner

A beauty trend that has never gotten out of fashion has to be the famous winged eyeliner. This style of eyeliner was all about ✨DRAMA✨. Extended winged designs that are a part of many retro fashion statements, popular actresses like Sharmila Tagore, Saira Banu, and Helen pulled this look off gorgeously.

To mimic this look, apply your eyeliner with a sharp, upward flick at the corner of your eyes. Opt for a liquid or gel eyeliner like the PAC Spotlight Gel Eyeliner with an eyeliner brush, for a defined, intense effect, try a soft pencil for a more diffused look. You can even pair it with kohl for added drama.

Fun Tweaks You Can Try

- Lip Gloss

For a twist on the classic matte lip, add a hint of lipgloss, inspired by Sridevi or Madhuri Dixit. Colored or transparent glosses like the PAC Transparent Gloss add a youthful shine and can be layered over any lip color for extra depth and vibrancy. 

 

- Sun-kissed Glow (Bronzer)

A bronzed, sun-kissed is achieved with a bronzer like the PAC Spotlight Bronzer X2, giving the face more warmth and dimension. This elevated their beauty, making them look beautifully radiant while complementing the retro makeup. Apply it on the cheekbones, nose, and forehead to get that perfectly sun-touched shine.

Recreation of retro looks in Bollywood is more than just a nostalgic nod—they’re a celebration of timeless glamour. Whether it’s the classic elegance of a saree-clad heroine or the bold experimentation of disco-inspired beauty, Bollywood proves that true style transcends time, making retro-inspired looks a forever favorite.