It's 92 and Kat Bjelland is screaming into the mic, Gwen Stefani is trying every wacky 90s hairstyle under the sun and Drew Barrymore is plucking her eyebrows to the point of no return. Life is beautiful. Then, the year 2000 arrives and the makeup trend of the 90s is buried deep, never to be seen again. Or is she? In recent years, old trends have started to emerge and come back in force in the makeup and fashion industry. On the other hand, we would all like to forget the confusion of the years 2010-2016, when no one knew what they were doing. In 2022, old trends are relevant again. Get ready to copy, adopt, revisit and reinvent, because the 90s are back!
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90s makeup trends: the most iconic looks!
Sponsored linksGrunge wasn't just a style, but a way of life. The era of glam hair metal quickly evaporated to make way for the Seattle boys and girls who took the world by storm. Then quickly everyone started copying their looks and it became a grunge fashion that transcended time. Today, grunge makeup and hair are perfected and improved. But we wouldn't have all these wacky, hip, gorgeous styles today, if it weren't for the 90s. So, let's dive right in and see what all the fuss is about! First, let's zoom in on the most important elements: the eyes and the lips. Next, we are going to talk about the importance of facial jewelry. And finally, we will explore together 3 iconic styles of the 90s to adopt in 2022!
Sponsored LinksFrost blue eyeshadow was all the rage in the 90s and all the cool girls had this style. Yes, this simple eye shadow was perfect for a red carpet look as you can see, even Angelina Jolie fell for its frosty charms.
To achieve the effect of big eyes, cut crease was the main makeup look for models on the catwalk. They paired it with rosy cheeks, some glitter and a nude lip to accentuate the eyelids and give the illusion of having big eyes.
Grunge girls didn't really like big, dramatic eyeshadow and preferred to focus on the lips. Courtney Love's signature rock star makeup, sloppy and "just rolled out of bed after partying all night" is easy to pull off. Go for a bold lip and put some mascara on your lashes. Finish this look with a nice leather jacket! After all, grunge doesn't take much effort!
90s Makeup Trend: If you're not a fan of bold lipstick, opt for a brick or brownish color instead. This is a perfect outfit for everyday and for the office!
Face jewelry became a fashion trend when Gwen Stefani started wearing it to popular events. So we all got hooked! Fascinated by Indian culture and respectful of their heritage, Gwen has incorporated their patterns and style subtly and charmingly into her looks.
You can buy skin-safe face jewelry and put it on your eyelids instead of eyeshadow.
Grunge makeup is paired with a heavy eye tint and darker matte lips. It is easy to make and even easier to remove. What you need is a darker shade for the eyes. You know what's good? You don't even need a makeup brush to do this. Just put on a generous amount of eye shadow and blend it into your skin, so it looks smooth. Blush and highlighter are not part of this super simple and casual, but enchanting makeup look.
90s Rock Makeup: Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of the two biggest grunge icons of the 90s, still wears their look. She's toned down her makeup a bit in recent years, but the simplicity of the style is still there.
The supermodel's look from the 90s is by far the most elegant and chic you will ever see! If you have already noticed, everything is matte! The main color is brown. Top models keep it simple, no crazy colors, no excess shine, and yet their makeup looks spectacular. How ? The secret is in the cut-crease and the smoky eyes! The lips should be coated with a subtle, but darker shade of brown. They should not steal the show, but complete the look.
If you really aren't a fan of the matte look, you can add a bit of gloss here or there. Or, a little lip gloss (another 90s and 2000s staple).
The no-makeup look has been around for years and it's our hidden asset when we're late for somewhere. Or that we just want to be dazzling, but laid back. Alanis Morissette has shown that you can be a rocker while wearing little or no makeup. To do this, just put a light brown eyeliner on the eyelids, a little peach or pink blush on the cheeks and a very neutral pink lipstick or gloss. And There you go ! Combine this look with a half ponytail and you will be absolutely divine!
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90s makeup trend: Drew Barrymore and Courtney Love's look is iconic.
90s makeup trend: try the no makeup look.
How to broaden your gaze? Make a cut crease eye shadow yourself!
90s makeup trend for women: Dramatic looks were on point!
90s makeup: simple and enchanting! Even Bella Hadid cracked!
