1960s Hippie

Face paint flowers, natural skin, no mascara.

1960s Hippie is a retro-inspired, festival-ready makeup style characterized by a completely natural-looking base, bare eyelashes, and artistic floral face painting. Originating from the counterculture movement of the late sixties, this look rejects the heavy, structured cosmetics of the Mod era in favor of raw skin, sun-kissed cheeks, and hand-painted pastel daisies adorning the face. It is perfect for those seeking an authentic, free-spirited aesthetic for theme parties or modern music festivals.

To create 1960s Hippie, start with a lightweight matte skin tint and spot-concealer, keeping the complexion extremely natural. Skip the mascara entirely, groom brows with clear gel, and apply a sun-kissed peach blush. Finally, use a fine detail brush and pastel face paints to stamp delicate daisies along the temples, finishing with a softly blotted nude lip.

Full Look Face/Base Retro Natural Artistic Costume/Theme Festival

~15 min 5 steps 9 products

The Kit

Lightweight Matte Skin Tint
Damp Sponge
Matte Concealer
Clear Brow Gel
Matte Peach Blush
Fluffy Blush Brush
Fine Detail Brush
Water-Activated Face Paints
Nude Matte Lipstick

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How to Create 1960s Hippie

Prep the Base

Apply a lightweight matte skin tint using a damp sponge to even out the complexion while maintaining a natural skin texture.
Conceal and Groom

Lightly spot-conceal any blemishes with a matte concealer and brush the eyebrows into a soft shape with clear brow gel, leaving the eyelashes completely bare.
Flush the Cheeks

Sweep a soft matte peach blush across the apples of the cheeks and the bridge of the nose using a fluffy brush for a gentle, sun-kissed warmth.
Paint the Flowers

Dip a fine detail brush into pastel water-activated face paints to draw and stamp small daisies across your temples and upper cheekbones.
Tint the Lips

Tap a muted nude matte lipstick onto the center of your lips with your ring finger to create a soft, naturally diffused finish.

Pro Tips

When painting the daisies, use the handle end of your detail brush dipped in yellow face paint to stamp perfectly uniform, circular dots for the flower centers before drawing the petals.
If your skin naturally produces oil throughout the day, skip heavy setting powders to maintain the era's authentic, lived-in skin texture, using just a touch of translucent powder strictly on the center of the forehead or chin.
To make your pastel face paints pop with maximum opacity and last longer through festival conditions, activate them with a makeup setting spray instead of regular tap water.

Common Questions

What does a 1960s Hippie makeup look like?

It features a very minimal, fresh-faced complexion with completely bare lashes and a softly flushed, sun-kissed cheek. The standout element is the addition of hand-painted, water-activated pastel flowers, typically daisies, placed along the cheekbones and temples.

What products and tools do I need to paint flowers for the 1960s Hippie look?

You will need a very fine detail brush and water-activated face paints in pastel shades. A dotting tool or the rounded wooden end of your makeup brush can also be incredibly helpful for stamping perfectly uniform flower centers.

Is the 1960s Hippie makeup style good for beginners?

Yes, it is highly accessible because the base makeup is meant to be effortless, raw, and intentionally unpolished. The only element requiring a bit of precision is painting the small flowers, which can easily be practiced on the back of your hand before applying to your face.

Why does the 1960s Hippie look skip mascara?

During the late sixties, the hippie counterculture actively rejected the heavy, doll-like false lashes and intense eyeliner popularized by the mainstream Mod movement. Going completely bare-lashed emphasized a return to nature and created an intentionally unstyled, earthly aesthetic.

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