From frosty eyeshadow to lip gloss: the secrets of a perfect nineties makeup

Back to Nineties: this is the motto of spring 2022, at least in terms of eye makeup. And who was a teenager in those years of pearl eyeshadows And glitter a go-go can not help but notice how much the glitters of the frosty eyeshadow (they give an icy cold effect, hence the name) are still capable of seducing after a long time.

A little blame, so to speak, goes to Euphoria, one of the most popular TV series of recent times, where the make-up artist Doniella Davy has reinterpreted that style, dressing the eyes of Zendaya, Sydney Sweenery, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demy and all the other performers of the cult branded HBO.

The other reason is, inevitably, social. “We need to sparkle a little because we come from a historical period in which the lips have been penalized for a long time: not surprisingly, everything that happens on the eyes is still decisive, we continue to emphasize them and give so much strength to the gaze “, confirms Michele Magnani, Global Senior Artist Mac Cosmetics. A habit that is difficult to abandon, also supported by the boom of eyeliner, the most used product at the moment, both by celebs, as told by the latest red carpets, from the Oscars to the Met Gala, and by other women in the life of everyday.

The legacy of nineties makeup

But what have we been reusing since the 1990s? “First of all, the shapes projected outwards: the eye is more feline and extends up to the temple, embellished with pearly eyeshadows. Perlato generally means everything that gives three-dimensionality to the eyelid, including glitter, and not necessarily cold shades such as the classic silver blue, but also the range of gold and copper. Not to be underestimated, the holographic eyeshadows, which were not there in the past, today the textures are much more performing ».

This is how an eye make-up is created frosty style

«To create a perfect make-up with the frosty eyeshadow the ideal is to apply a simple eyeshadow on the mobile eyelid and then liven it up with more playful textures that give a lot of movement to the make-up », suggests Michele Magnani.

Unmissable, mascara. “With this type of eye shadow it is essential because it gives definition”. The extra idea? «Choose any color matched to the outfitalso to counteract the diktats of armocromia, now all the rage. I recommend breaking out of these patterns, playing with makeup as if it were a real accessory. With a bluette outfit, for example, you can focus on a matching eyeshadow to match a frost lilac, a silver, a white or a gold; if desired, there is also cold gold ».

From skin to lips: the rest of the make-up

The rest of the makeup, of course, also has its own importance to create a harmonious whole. “The leather has to be perfected but very light. Unlike the contouring of the Eighties, in fact, i Nineties they were less structured, also thanks to the debut of the first ones at that time highlighter. The secret, therefore, is healthy, hydrated, not too artificial and constructed skin, ”explains Magnani. Not surprisingly the glazed skin, frosted leather is another best of this season.

Another focal point, it goes without saying, are lips. “It is the revenge of the mouth, we want it embellished and with the volumizing effect typical of glosses. The mat, chosen to be no transfer under the mask, in fact, tends to shrink and harden the lips instead the gloss gives super romantic and sensual lips“.

There are glosses and glosses, of course, to choose from based on the result you like best. «They can be classic transparent, or enriched with iridescent specks, which give a lot of brightness». The trick to making it last longer is the primer. «And if you also want to give color, the pencil on all the lips, not just on the contour. The gloss is also beautiful for another reason: the lips are very hydrated ».
A perfect solution for a prominent mouth that shines. Again, finally.

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