Recreating 12 Popular 90s Rave Makeup Looks

Popular with celebs and nightclubbers alike, there was a time when you couldn’t look anyone in the eye without being dazzled by blue eyeshadow.

Besides, who can forget those pale blue highlights on Angelina Jolie’s wide, beautiful eyes? This is simple enough to recreate, just pick from our favorite blue shades!

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Let’s admit it, a lot of us went around sporting those pencil-thin, highly arched brows in the 90s.

Believe it or not, this trend is actually making a comeback!

If you’re interested in trying this trend a second time around (without shaving or plucking) here’s a neat product to try.

If you’d like to achieve this look with makeup here’s a tutorial and a popularproduct for you!

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This trend shot into the spotlight with Britney and then took on a life of its own. Before we knew it, shimmering body makeup was just the finishing touch that every outfit needed!

It’s safe to say that body glitter was a pop teen’s ultimate accessory. A classic 90s rave makeup look!

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Aided by copious amounts of hair gel/ mousse, the wet look was often complemented by matte brown lipstick.

Don’t forget to add a black choker neckpiece to complete the look.

The wet look actually stayed long after the 90s and made its way to the 2000s. It was a trend that also seamlessly translated to men’s style.

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Destiny’s Child matching their outfit to their makeup is a common practice for their red carpet appearances. The four stunning ladies didn’t just match their outfits with their eyeshadow and shoes. They also matched each other. They weren’t the only ones!

Who can forget Tyra Banks’ pale blue coordinated look? From glistening blue eyeshadow to statement blue jewelry and that shimmering body-hugging slip dress, she was a 90s vision in blue. Going match-matchy with your outfit is a simple way to pay homage to 90s fashion.

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Hang on! We’re not done with matching looks just yet. It wasn’t just eyeshadow that fashionistas matched to their clothes.

Christina Aguilera (yes, the Genie in the Bottle herself!) decided to take things to the next level. She matched her pink tee with her hot pink lipstick. Glimmering eyeshadow, a medallion choker, and that spikey bob completed her look!

The 90s were the heyday of the sensuous red lipstick. No other shade has managed to make the same kind of splash as the deep red lip. Spikey updos were all the rage and often complemented the red lip.

Gwen Stefani has always had a reputation for being unforgettable. In the 90s, she gave us all #hairstylegoals by coloring her flowing locks neon pink!

In fact, this trend has not been relegated to the archives yet! One still sees neon manes in street fashion today. If you’d rather not dye your hair, there are excellent wigs you can pop on instead!

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Lip gloss was essential to every makeup drawer in the 90s. Nothing completed a look better than a swipe of clear, glistening lip gloss.

Muted enough to be worn every day and yet, elegant enough to pair with an LBD, lip gloss was a favorite for everyone from the average American high-schooler to JLo and Gwyneth Paltrow. If there was a glittery tint to it, all the better!

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Define the curve of your lips with a contrasting, deeper shade of lip liner. This trend is easy to recreate, just grab your purple lip liner (mahogany or burgundy will do just as well) and outline that cupid’s bow!

Hair accessories were fun, floral, and preferably in some shade of pink. Do you prefer dainty plastic butterfly clips trailing through your braid?

Or Phoebe’s (yes, of course, Phoebe Buffay!) clunky flower hair accessories?

Your hair simply wasn’t ready until you’d clipped on a few of these, so take your pick!

If you don’t have streaming, long hair as JLo did back then, you may need hair extensions for this look.

Ideally poker straight. Gather it all up in a high ponytail and try not to cause too much damage when you whip around to talk to someone.

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