Yes, it’s 2021, but if there’s one thing we can’t get enough of, it’s taking beauty inspo from the past. We’ve revisited the ‘90s-inspired claw clips, crimped hair, and spiced brown lip liner. So what’s next? Well, it’s the ‘80s makeup trends that are making a big, bold comeback with more and more ‘80s-style vibrant, uplifting, audacious hues sneaking their way into our Instagram feed. While beauty trends in recent years have had a focus on pared-back minimalist style, 80s beauty was all about making a statement.
From Dua Lipa’s frosty eyeshadow to Mylie Cyrus’s colourful makeup – the bright, badass ‘80s-inspired trends have a nod of approval from fashion-forward celebs. TBH, it was truly one of the coolest eras in beauty. So, if you’re ready to welcome the fun and flamboyant decade back into your lives with open arms, keep scrolling gone-but-never-forgotten beauty trends from the 1980s that are perf for fun, carefree, and hippie-esque vibe.
6 Beauty Trends From The 80s Are Having A Stronghold On The Trendscape
Fuschia Lips For An Elevated Vibe
Fiery Fuschia was the signature lipstick of the 80s and is having a moment right now. They look phenomenal and you can keep it modern by pairing it with barely-there makeup. Just one transformative swipe across your lips will make you look chicer and well put together. Add this lipstick to your cart to give off a major 80s-girl vibe with minimal effort.
Coloured Lashes To Give Off Cool-Girl Vibes
If you thought the makeup movements were only limited to lids, lips, and cheeks. Then, you are in for a surprise. A new trend of using bright-hued mascara on the lashes of falsies is bubbling up. It might sound wild but the iterations sweeping the ‘gram actually look cool. We’re taking bets on which fashion house will have models strutting down the runway in coloured lashes next season.
Metallic Eyeshadow For The Free-Spirited
This list comprises trends of the moment and we can’t really do without including colourful, metallic eyeshadows in it. The bygone decade was all about pops of colours and that, of course, included eyeshadow. From purple to blue and sea green to pink, you can take whatever colour fits your look and vibe. Just pop it onto your eyelids and you’re good to go!
Frosty Eyeshadow For Celeb-Approved Look
Frosty eyeshadow was trending in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Pretty much everyone notices pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aquilera sporting the trend. And the lilac and purple eyeshadows are big again. If you’re eyeing the much-anticipated frosty eyeshadow moment, this palette will do the trick for you.
For Born-Leaders
While modern makeup tends to focus on balance so as not to overpower. However, the 80s was all about power – power posing, power suits, and powerful makeup, which means when it comes to eyes or lips, the answer is both as the 80s was all about making a statement.
Electric Blue FTW!
Try some bright-blue lines floating in the cut crease and your ‘gram will love it. Let your natural skin texture shine through by using minimum products and tracing an inky eyeliner across the upper eyelid for a fuss-free yet fashion-forward makeup look. But don’t just stick with black. Think bright hues for some major ‘80-esque vibe. It’s the stylish way to give off major cool-girl vibes with barely any effort, which is always the goal, right?
It’s time to give a youthful pop to your makeup look!
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