{"id":439549,"date":"2026-04-28T15:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=439549"},"modified":"2026-04-21T05:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:26:02","slug":"maquillage-hippie-femme-style-retro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/beaute\/maquillage\/retro-style-hippie-makeup-for-women-439549","title":{"rendered":"Hippie makeup for women: ideas and photos for a retro 70s style"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hippie makeup for women embodies a creative freedom born in the 60s and continued into the 70s<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

This retro style, worn by icons like Donna Summer, Farrah Fawcett or Bianca Jagger<\/strong> , oscillates between sunny naturalness and dazzling disco glamour.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Today, this look is experiencing a significant resurgence in popularity, particularly at festivals like Coachella in California<\/i> . Whether for everyday wear or a festive occasion, bohemian makeup<\/a> offers endless possibilities.<\/p>\n

We guide you step by step to master this art, from complexion to accessories.<\/p>\n

The ideal complexion for a retro 70s hippie makeup look<\/h2>\n

All good hippie makeup starts with well-prepared skin<\/strong> . The hydration step remains essential: a day cream or BB cream lays the foundation for a luminous and long-lasting complexion.<\/p>\n

This attention to the skin, whatever its nature or morphology, guarantees a harmonious and natural result.<\/p>\n

Unlike the 50s and 60s<\/i> , which favoured total coverage that was sometimes heavy, the 70s revolutionized the approach to foundation.<\/p>\n

The preferred approach was a light, glossy texture, providing an immediate youthful glow. A concealer or targeted corrector was all that was needed to camouflage imperfections without weighing down the complexion.<\/p>\n

Tan and glow like in the 70s<\/h3>\n

A tanned complexion is one of the most recognizable signatures of the retro hippie style.<\/p>\n

The bronzing powder, chosen two shades darker than the natural skin color<\/strong> , is applied to the cheekbones, chin, jawline and tip of the nose.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When well blended, it gives that tanned and sun-kissed look so characteristic of the era.<\/p>\n

The golden highlighter is then used to illuminate the face. Apply it to the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, and the inner corner of the eye for a luminous and sensual effect. A light pink blush on the cheeks adds a romantic and glamorous touch to the overall look.<\/p>\n

For lovers of natural details, artificial freckles, drawn with a brown pencil and then carefully blended, bring an authentic and spontaneous charm.<\/p>\n

A compact mattifying powder, applied with a brush, then guarantees long-lasting wear.<\/p>\n

Eye makeup to enhance a 70s hippie look<\/h2>\n

The hippie chic look is built around one essential rule: harmony with the outfit<\/strong> . If the outfit features strong patterns or bright colors, eye makeup should remain natural and light.<\/p>\n

Conversely, a simple outfit leaves plenty of room for a strong gaze.<\/p>\n

The 1960s<\/i> had established thick false eyelashes and dramatic eyeliner. The 1970s broke with this code by favoring waterproof mascara applied to both upper and lower lashes.<\/p>\n

This choice guarantees an open and expressive look without being over the top. The eyebrows, meanwhile, remained naturally thick, lightly colored, or simply untouched.<\/p>\n

Bohemian style eyeshadows and eyeliner<\/h3>\n

Eyeshadows of the time came in a rich and varied palette. Blue, green, purple, earth tones... most featured iridescent finishes<\/strong> , characteristic of the groovy look of that decade.<\/p>\n

White or silver was often used to highlight the eyebrows to enhance the eyes. Black or matching eyeliner was worn mainly on the upper eyelid, with a gold highlighter in the inner corner of the eye.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For a disco look inspired by Donna Summer<\/i> or Bianca Jagger<\/i> , a single-color glitter eyeshadow was applied to the eyelid and crease. The same shade, slightly darker, was applied to the lower eyelid.<\/p>\n

Joan Jett, for her part, popularized a thick eyeliner on both eyelids, a testament to a punk spirit and an assumed rebellion that contrasted with the prevailing natural look.<\/p>\n

Lips and nails in a retro hippie style<\/h2>\n

Lips play a central role<\/strong> in hippie women's makeup. The 1970s era saw the rise of a wide variety of alluring shades:<\/p>\n