If you are looking for Halloween makeup ideas, why not to try the Betty Boop character as it is a fun, and conic look to turn heads when you walk!
In this article, I’m sharing with a few modern Betty Book makeup ideas, that will capture the atmosphere of Halloween and leave stunning at the same time!
In addition, you can also find some product recommendations to help you with all you need to recreate these looks!
Step 1: Create a Flawless Base
Betty Boop’s porcelain-like skin is essential to her youthful and doll-like look. Start with a full-coverage foundation that creates a flawless, smooth base. A matte finish works best to capture that retro look.
- Apply Primer: Use a pore-filling or mattifying primer to smooth out the skin and ensure your makeup lasts all day.
- Full-Coverage Foundation: Use a foundation that matches your skin tone but leans toward a lighter, porcelain finish.
- Concealer: Apply concealer under your eyes and to any areas that need extra coverage.
- Set with Powder: To get that vintage matte effect, use a translucent powder to set your makeup and control shine.
Step 2: Sculpt with Subtle Contour
While Betty Boop’s makeup focuses more on the eyes and lips, subtle contouring can enhance the doll-like structure of your face.
- Light Contour: Use a cool-toned contour powder to lightly sculpt under the cheekbones and along the jawline.
- Blush: Apply a soft, pink blush to the apples of your cheeks. This adds a bit of youthful flush without overpowering the look.
Step 3: Eyebrows – Thin and Arched
Betty Boop’s brows are thin and have a defined arch, capturing the 1920s and 1930s beauty trends.
- Pluck or Draw Thin Brows: If you have fuller brows, you can pluck or brush them upwards to create a thinner look.
- Use a Brow Pencil: Draw a thin, arched brow with a pencil or brow pen. Keep the arch sharp but avoid making the brows too long.
Tip: Stick to a dark brown or black eyebrow pencil to achieve that vintage vibe.
Step 4: Dramatic Eyes – Focus on Lashes
The eyes are the centerpiece of Betty Boop’s makeup, defined by her round, large eyes and thick lashes.
- Eyeshadow: Apply a neutral or light brown eyeshadow over your lids. Focus more on definition rather than bold color.
- Create a Round Eye Shape: Use a black pencil eyeliner to draw along your upper lash line. Instead of flicking out a cat-eye, focus on rounding the liner upward toward the center of your lash line to create a wide, doll-like effect.
- Line Lower Lashes Lightly: Use a soft brown or black liner to lightly line your lower lashes. Smudge it slightly for a softer, more natural effect.
- False Eyelashes: For Betty Boop’s signature doe-eyed look, use dramatic false lashes that give you volume and length. The longer and fluffier, the better!
- Mascara: Add mascara to both your upper and lower lashes to emphasize the doll-like effect.
Step 5: Bold Red Lips – The Iconic Pout
Nothing says Betty Boop like her classic heart-shaped red lips.
- Lip Liner: Use a red lip liner to carefully define the shape of your lips. For that vintage Betty Boop look, slightly overline the top lip to create a rounded cupid’s bow. Keep the corners of your lips more rounded rather than pointed.
- Red Lipstick: Apply a vibrant, classic red lipstick over the liner. Opt for a satin or matte finish to give it that old-school glam.
- Perfect the Shape: Clean up any edges with concealer to make sure your lips are perfectly shaped and crisp.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
- Highlight: Apply a soft highlight to the tops of your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose. Keep it subtle to maintain that vintage look.
- Set with Setting Spray: Lock everything in with a setting spray so your look lasts all day.
