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The ’90s brought us many great things: text messaging, Tamagotchis, and Drew Barrymore.
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Of course, not every ’90s look has stood the test of time.
Permanentthin eyebrowswere, in retrospect, not a great idea.
(You remember the explosion of icy lavender in Claires and Limited Too, dont you?)
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“I like it paired with dewy skin and clear gloss,” she says.
Lilac Taupe is the perfect 90s cool-girl shade.
Of course, “brown” is a very broad descriptor.
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“Some have more red in them, some have more rose, and some are straight brown.”
Place the lipstick at the center of your lips and blur it outward.
“Teddy Bear” is a perfect color match for a milk chocolate lipstick.
“Thats the beauty of ’90s makeup,” says makeup artist Katie Mellinger.
“It isnt supposed to be perfect.”
Ultra-Lined Lips
Darklip linerwith lighter-tone lipstick was born out of necessity.
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Mellinger credits HBOsEuphoriawith the resurgence of this trend, but honestly, a little glitter has nevernotbeen fun.
“Lip glossis super accessible,” says Mellinger.
Even better:fakebleached brows (because we want to be kind to our hair).
Then layer the blonde brow gel on top to get the shape right.
(You know, if Cher Horowitz was real… and if time machines were real.)
“I think its very wearable today and looks great on all skin tones.”
We likeEccentricofor a warmer pink, orDesireif cool tones suit you better.
“Grungy eyeliner was super popular in the ’90s,” says makeup artist Sasha Ghodstinat.
These days, TikTokers apply eyeliner and then wash it off to get this incomparable I-stayed-up-all-night look.
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But we dont recommendthat method, especially when a kohl pencil and a smudge brush will do.
Just be sure the brush is soft enough that you dont irritate the delicate skin around your eyes.
(And we know youre notgreatabout the brush-cleaning, but youll definitely want to keep this one clean.)
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In the ’90s, it was Christina Aguilera.
In 2023, Taylor SwiftsMidnightscover art has got us digging out our palettes once again.
Says makeup artist Dillon Pena, “Nineties eye makeup was matte powder blue or a pastel shimmer.”
This look is all about maximalism.
We love that this palette has multiple ’90s-style baby blues, including a few with shimmer.
Monochromatic Makeup
“Themonochromatictrend never really left,” says Lujan.
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There are good reasons this trend has stuck around: Its simple and looks great on everyone.
Explains Lujan, “The look is all about matching your makeup shades to each other.
Lujan recommends mixing the lip color with a little foundation before applying to the cheeks.
Velvety Matte Skin
Theres a difference betweendehydrated skinandmatte skin.
Nineties-style matte skin done wrong will leave you looking chalky and parched.
But when its done right?
Start with a mattifying moisturizer and primer, then follow with a matte-finish foundation and setting powder.
“This trend is all about putting the attention on your eyes,” says Lujan.
Get it?
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Winnie Harlow with peach pink lips and monochromatic makeup 90s makeup trend
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