The Best 90s Makeup Looks to Recreate

Bitten-Red Lips

Just like cherry-red lips are indicative to the '80s, a bitten red lip traces back to the '90s. From matte to glossy, this deep hue was worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, and Reese Witherspoon. In true '90s girl fashion, keep your base bright with a wash of pink blush.

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Lancôme Color Design Matte Lipstick

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Lancôme Color Design Matte Lipstick

Spider Lashes

Spider lashes may be a controversial trend. But the ultra-long lash look was beloved by '90s girls' who lived for heavy mascara. Luckily, they can easily be created sans-mascara. Try a set faux lashes that are clumped together, or add individual lashes in clusters to replicate that spider effect.

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Huda Beauty Easy Lash Collection

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Huda Beauty Easy Lash Collection

Pastel Lids

As a change from neutral hues, celebs wore pastels all over the lid—from the lash line to just below the brow. When it comes to a pastels like lilac, just a swipe of mascara is needed to complete the eye, without overpowering the light, airy hue.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Eyeshadow in Vio!let

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Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Eyeshadow in Vio!let

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Brown Lipstick

Everything about this looks feels '90s—from the skinny brows to the mauve-brown lipstick. While over-plucked, thin eyebrows are certainly a trend of the past (here's looking at the modern, fluffy brow), brown matte lips have made a definite comeback.

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Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick in Enjoy The View

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Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon Lipstick in Enjoy The View

All-Around Tightline Eyeliner

From brows to eyeliner, the '90s era is all about thin lines—especially slim tightlined liner. Copy the look by rimming your upper and bottom lash lines with a kohl eyeliner (try a jet-black hue like Gwyneth) and set the liner with black eyeshadow to avoid raccoon eyes. This trend looks best when paired with neutral lips and blush.

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Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in Pitch Black

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Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in Pitch Black

Graphic Liner

Floating liner popped up on the Fall/Winter 2020 runways of designers like Prada and Valentino. But graphic liner was actually a major trend in the '90s. Take a cue from Bella Hadid and draw a straight line below your brow to create eye-catching negative space. You can also road-test the trend by tracing the outline of a cat-eye without filling it in.

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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Dark Brown

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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Dark Brown

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Overlined Lips

By now, we are all well aware that placing lip liner just outside our natural lip line creates the illusion of fuller lips. But celebs like Victoria Beckham pioneered the trick back in the 1990s. Start by overlining your lips with a dark nude or brown pencil. But instead of adding a matching lipstick on top, layering on a nude gloss for the ultimate 90s pout.

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Mented Cosmetics Lip Liner in Nude

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Mented Cosmetics Lip Liner in Nude

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Blue Eyeshadow

It's hard to ignore blue eyes as a major trend of the 90s. Follow J. Lo's lead and use a darker blue on the outer corner and work towards a lighter hue in the inner corner and even on the lower lash line.

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PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership I Eyeshadow Palette - Subliminal

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PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership I Eyeshadow Palette - Subliminal

Burgundy Lip + Light Eyes

Burgundy lips and pastel-blue eyeshadow—this look combines a few of the best '90s makeup moments. Just like in the '90s, Kaia Gerber's deep purple lip makes a statement, yet looks elegant and clean on an otherwise bare face. Use a Q-tip to clean the edges for a crisp lip.

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KVD Vegan Beauty Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

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KVD Vegan Beauty Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick

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Glitter Shadow

Glitter was an integral part of the 90s makeup – whether it be dusted on the décolleté, tapped onto the cheekbones, or, as J. Lo artfully shows us, worked into eyeshadow. And if the 1990s taught us anything, it's that sparkle goes with sparkle (so pack on the glitter makeup).

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The Lip Bar Quick Lid One Swipe Liquid Eyeshadow

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The Lip Bar Quick Lid One Swipe Liquid Eyeshadow

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