The return of 90s makeup
For many of us, the 90s symbolised the best of everything — the best creative content, the most beautiful icons, and the daring makeup trends. It was a time of unmatched energy and it gave makeup icons such as Bobbi Brown, Pat McGrath, and Pati Dubroff the perfect springboards to launch their careers. Dubroff continues to reign supreme and as films and TV shows like Pam & Tommy and Spencer, as well as a modern spin on the decade's trends in euphoria brings fresh nostalgic pangs for the 90s, here are some of the 90's most iconic makeup trends, that have been tweaked by the artist to sneak into your looks now.
The eyebrows
The 90s was the time of dramatically structured and squared brows. Then came the time of almost no brows and then it was the thinnest of lines that ruled the game. Dubroff mentions that one must adopt the current style and keep it looking natural. She suggests filling the eyebrows with a thin pencil and then setting it with a pigmented brow gel on the hairs, rather than the skin beneath.
The eyes
Even if warm, nude tones are in now, it was the cooler tones, especially blue and pastel shades that made up the classic 90s eye. While traditional shades like the 90s browns and taupes are still firm favourites, icy blues and pale greys can be slightly tricky to pull off. The makeup maestro has a way out. "Keep the skin looking fresh when doing a cooler eye, and make sure to soften the edge of the shadows and liners to make them more flattering," Dubroff advises. Read More...