’90s makeup trends that are popular now, as seen on Emma Chamberlain and Doja Cat

Many would remember grabbing a pair of tweezers and plucking off almost every strand of brow hair to achieve the Drew Barrymore brow. Even though these pencil-thin brows have been shunned for years, we’ve begun to see them pop up again on celebs like Bella Hadid, who are totally giving fluffy brows a run for their money.

It seems that if it wasn’t loads of gloss or brown lips, it was burgundy lips. Not sure how to rock the look? Take some notes from the Gen Z fashion icon with dark eye makeup and a brown-burgundy lip for an elegantly chic look.

Were you even a kid of the ’90s if you didn’t have at least three different shimmery frosted eyeshadows? To avoid going too far back into the ’90s, try pairing this bolder eye with a neutral lip for a balanced look like Dua.

A dark lip liner was often seen on the Spice Girls, most notably on Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham. The intended effect was to give the impression of fuller, bigger lips. Use a lip liner shade that’s a few shades darker than your lips or lipstick, like Doja, for the ultimate ’90s pout. Add a gloss for extra dimension.

If there is one colour to describe the ’90s, it would be brown. From lip gloss to lipstick, monochromatic colours were often seen on the likes of Beyonce and Cindy Crawford, who popularised the natural bronze look. It really is something that will never go out of style. Take for example Kim Kardashian, who’s rocking just about every trend from the ’90s.

A really dark lip and ultra-light eyeshadow seemed to be the go-to look for many back then. But oftentimes, it can appear chalky and make people look washed out in photos. With celebs like Ariana Grande sporting light lids again, you might consider giving it a shot. Modernise it with a contrasting liner or add a cat wing to give the eye look more character.

Blue eyeshadow might be something that kids of the ’90s want left behind. But with celebs like Miley rocking blue graphic lids, we can’t help but give this trend a chance again.

Long gone are the days where matte is in — glosses are back to shine. Glosses of the ’90s are known for being sticky and almost paint-like, but thanks to new, non-sticky and hydrating formulations, glosses have become a staple in almost every makeup look today. Perfect for some added shine.

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