What Makeup Era Flatters Your Face Type?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
What Makeup Era Flatters Your Face Type?
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About This Quiz

Whether you look like Joan Crawford or Elizabeth Taylor, we all have a specific face type that makes us unique. Maybe you have a round face with hooded eyes that would be perfect for the Roaring '20s era. Or perhaps you're more suited for the 1940s, a time known for orange lip hues, pointy nails and dark foundation shades. 

This is the beauty of past makeup eras, as each decade is defined by certain trends, products and celebrities. For instance, the 1960s were known for the "mod look," which was perfected by Twiggy, who became popular for her model looks and acting abilities. This look consists of dark "spider lashes" and pale makeup colors. This also resulted in a more natural finish of the face, with most of the attention being focused on the eyes. Another classic era would be the 1970s, a decade that was known for shimmery eyeshadows, pearlized face powders and clear lip glosses. Bronzer also became a big deal, as this would give a person that coveted "sun-kissed glow" look. So no matter what you currently look like, there's a defining makeup era out there that is perfect for you. Let's find out what that is with this historical beauty quiz!

Mascara
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If you were going to use a tin of cake mascara, which of these mascara wands would you prefer?
Classic mascara wand
Tapered comb mascara wand
Curved comb mascara wand
Micro wand

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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
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You secretly aspire to look like which of these famous figures?
Arlette Dorgère
Clara Bow
Elizabeth Taylor
Twiggy

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Honey and Buttermilk
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Back in the day, buttermilk was used to remove freckles. Is this something that you would try?
Of course
Maybe ...
What? No!
I don't have freckles.

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Abstract Disintegrating Human Face technology
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How would you describe your face shape?
Round
Oval
Square
Heart or diamond

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Makeup Palette
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What types of colors would be in your old-fashioned eyeshadow palette?
Golds and silvers
Bright colors
Soft colors
Pale colors

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Face Cream
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Would you ever want to make your own face creams?
Absolutely
Only if it was easy
It depends on the type of face cream.
Nope, that's too much work.

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Woman putting make up in front of the mirror
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Which of your facial features do you prefer to highlight?
My cheeks
All of my facial features!
My lips
My eyes

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Liguid watercolor and ink abstract colored painting
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Which of these vintage colors would flatter the shape of your lips?
Light red
Dark red
Red hot
Pale pink

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Lip liner
The outline of a perfect pout
How would you rate your skill level when it comes to using lip liner?
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

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What Bathing Suit Flatters Your Body Type
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Can you tell us what your current body type is like?
Full-figured
Slim
Hourglass
Skinny

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Woman in headscarf lowering sunglasses in vintage convertible 1950
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Your body type would be best suited for which of these vintage outfits?
Tea party dress
Fringe dress
Circle dress
Retro top with mod mini skirt

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Smokey Eye eye liner
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How do you feel about using kohl as eyeliner or eyeshadow?
What's that?
I love kohl!
I don't really like using kohl.
I don't really mind it.

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Person Thinking in Mirror1
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What's your current skin type like?
Dry
Oily
Combination
Normal

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Liquid Foundation Cream Smear and Brush
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Which of these vintage face products would you use to achieve a nice glow?
Powdered starch
Bright red rouge
Liquid foundation
Face powder

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Roaring 20s
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You want other people to describe your old-fashioned makeup looks as ...
Pearl white
Colorful
Glamorous
Mod

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Beautiful woman Bright red makeup
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Do you prefer more glossy or matte makeup products?
I only like glossy lips.
I like both!
Matte
Glossy

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You're an 8
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Everyone has a special kind of eye shape, but what is yours like?
Down-turned
Round
Almond
Deep-set

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Honey Water
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Which of these ancient skincare products would solve your biggest skin concerns?
Honey-water
Vanishing cream
Cleansing cream
Fragrance-free moisturizer

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Woman enjoying thinking about using money for shopping in the shopping mall
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If you had just $10 to spend on any vintage makeup product of your choice, which of these would you choose?
Face powder
Eyeshadow
Lipstick
Mascara

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Woman rock climbing Adventur nature outdoors
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Would you describe your personality as adventurous when it comes to old-fashioned makeup products?
Maybe a little bit
Absolutely
Not really
Somewhat, yes

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The Beehive
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What type of old-fashioned hairstyle would suit your face shape?
Pompadour
Marcel waves
Curly bob
Backcombed half-up

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Eyebrow shapes
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What is your preferred eyebrow shape?
Naturally arched
Curved
Thin, but not too thin
Bushy

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Red lipstick kiss
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How would you look with an exaggerated Cupid's bow?
Normal
Beautiful
Ridiculous
A little weird

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Winged eyeliner
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Which of these classic makeup/skincare trends are you the most interested in?
Applying lemon juice to skin
Circular rouge application
"Wing effect" from eyeliner
Spider lashes

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Large Jewelry
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Which of these vintage jewelry styles would accentuate you the best?
Aristocrat style
Bold art deco style
Pearls
Geometric style

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Winking eye eyelash
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Would you say "yay" or "nay" to false eyelashes?
What's that?
I'll stick to regular mascara.
Nay
Yay!

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Make Up Styles
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Do you prefer more natural or heavy makeup looks?
Somewhere in the middle
Heavy makeup
Natural
A nice mix of both

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Pretty woman with extravagant hairstyle
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Have you ever contoured your eyes before?
Huh?
Nope
A little bit
Of course!

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Black Nail Polish
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How would you describe your go-to nail design?
Short, round and unmanicured
Pointed with a half-moon design
Solid red manicure
Pale pastel

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Kabuki brush balanced on mineral make-up jar Isaolated
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Violet powder used to be quite popular for the complexion. Would you ever want to give this a try?
Sure thing
Yes, but without the violet color
No way
Maybe

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