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The beginning of music videos on MTV.
These are just a few defining moments that would come to cement the 1980s as iconic.
In those days, hair that was bigger than life and lipstick spoke for itself.
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The masses usedClariol Benders Hair Curlersto achieve Madonna-esque curls and glossed their lips withMaybellines Kissing Potions.
Makeup artist J. Brandon Correa recommends using a buildable, pigmented balm.
Ferrari says to start below the pupil of your eye, and sweep into the hair line.
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Use acream blushfor a softer and more skin-like effect.
Back in the day, brightbaby blue shadeswere opaquely swiped across the lid for an almost pop art-esque aesthetic.
Try using pops of color that will add edge, but not overwhelm, suggests Correa.
For a matte lip, look for a pigmentedliquid lipstickwith a long wear formula.
The two-step process is fail-proof, she assures.
Theyll help you embrace the metallic trend in a more elegant manner.
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Also, layering a purplish-pearl or sparkle on the eyelids can shift the look to the 80s.
Now, metallic lips have taken a softer, subtler approach.
You get a bit of shine and sparkle, but lips look plumper and more hydrated, she explains.
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