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TIME TRAVEL TO 90S ICONIC MAKEUP TRENDS

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From thick eyeliners to glossy shimmer lipsticks, 90s makeup trend is set to make space in your cosmetic bag

Classic berry lipsticks, finely-done lipliners, smudged eyeliners, extra-dewy lip gloss, and ample of glitter and shimmer – felt the nostalgia of 90s makeup? Good news is that this trend is having a throwback moment hyped by a lot of makeup enthusiasts and artists but ofcourse, with a chic-spin. The way electric blue eyeshadow has reincarnated into a subtle version of deep-metallic blue, there are a hatful of bygone makeup trends that are showing up and how! Let’s open the retro diary and delve in some nostalgic makeup.Classic berry lipsticks, finely-done lipliners, smudged eyeliners, extra-dewy lip gloss, and ample of glitter and shimmer – felt the nostalgia of 90s makeup? Good news is that this trend is having a throwback moment hyped by a lot of makeup enthusiasts and artists but ofcourse, with a chic-spin. The way electric blue eyeshadow has reincarnated into a subtle version of deep-metallic blue, there are a hatful of bygone makeup trends that are showing up and how! Let’s open the retro diary and delve in some nostalgic makeup. 

Grunge Eyeliner 

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Being messy and bossy has always been the focal element of 90s makeup statements which is why the return of grunge eyeliner comes to us as no surprise. So now when you know that grunge eyeliners has revived, all you have to do is pick your kohl pencils or palettes and soft smudge brushes to participate in. You can put on a black gel eyeliner to double up the 90s vibe and look more gothic-ish. 

IFM RECOMMENDS: Estee Lauder Double wear Gel Eyeliner

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Shimmer Lip-gloss 

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Striking off matts from every beauty enthusiast’s list is the lush, lustrous lip gloss – any guesses to where it came from? That’s right, shimmer-filled lip glosses are a staple from 90s and have made a full-fledged comeback only to be more wearable. They are softer, lightweight, and nourishing! We believe that every woman should try the luxury of rich and statement making lip-glosses, not only are they a perfect pick for your dewy makeup look but looking at the present palette of options – you can choose from shea butter to essential oil infused glosses that restore the moisture of your lips.

IFM RECOMMENDS: Fenty’s gloss bomb

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Glitter Eyeshadows 

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Remember when celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Britney Spears ruled all the beauty statements with glitter eyeshadows? Well in case you’ve missed that era, you'd be delighted to know that glitter is back! This time it's not just here to uplift the playful side of the makeup world but also to be more experimental. Moreover, we all can’t deny the thunder of a metallic blue eyeshadow, can we?

IFM RECOMMENDS: Bobbi Brown sparkle eyeshadow

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Thick Lipliners 

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Undoubtedly 90s beauty magnifier has been the lipliner! Are you ready for a perfectly plump pout? But this time not in darker shade to your lipstick, rather residing in the similar shade card of the lipstick hue. Whether you choose to layer your lips with liner to help lipstick stay long-lasting or you’d like over lining a little to create an impression of fuller-looking lips – lipliners deserve the space in your makeup collectives.

IFM RECOMMENDS: Bobbi Brown lip pencil

Photo credits: Nykaa

Burgundy Lipsticks 

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Do burgundy lipsticks give you blurred flashbacks? Well, that is because every celebrity in the 90s was obsessed with this intense brick shade of lipstick. Walk down the memory lane of 90s iconic makeup looks and you are bound to see this lip color everywhere and why not? This rich hue itself justifies the attention! Today even the new-age celebrities seem to be highly influenced by the retro wave of burgundy hues. For those days when your face looks dull even after applying layers of foundation, one single stroke of this sensual hue and you are good to go.

IFM RECOMMENDS: Gucci’s velvet burgundy lipstick

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Have you tried the nostalgic wave of 90s makeup yet?



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