'90s Beauty Routine Trends vs Now

Watching the retro revival being adapted to the looks created today have been inspiring us here at flânerie HQ.

Who doesn’t love the 90s? The iconic fashion, makeup and beauty trends, but also not to mention a defining time for television, film and the beauty industry as we know it today. Pretty Woman, Thelma & Louise, Pulp Fiction, The Parent Trap, and of course every single Mary-Kate and Ashley movie are only a handful of many 90s movie’s that portrayed an iconic female lead. The makeup, hair and clothes are making a come back in 2023 and we’re hear for it. The 90s beauty nostalgia is feeding our souls rn. Watching the retro revival being adapted to the looks created today have been inspiring us here at flânerie HQ.

But what about 90s skincare trends? How did they create a soft, subtle base to compliment there sharp lip liner and frosted eyeshadow.

DIY Skincare

DIY skincare was a big trend in the 90s, including green tea and chamomile tea to calm the skin. 

Bodycare over Skincare?

Glowing decoltage’s and glittery shoulders were seen on icons like Britney Spears and Drew Barrymore, and TikTok is bringing it back. Although in the 90s it was common practice to cover your limbs in glitter gel, the trend has returned from it’s hiatus looking a little more refined and subtle.

For the ultimate body glow, hydration is key. Slather yourself in our Firming Body Moisturiser and reap the results.

Dewy Skin

The 90s were all about gorgeous, dewy skin: think Kate Moss’s fresh face dominating runways and billboards all around the world. Our Vivifying Serum is the perfect product to help recreate this look. Shop here. 

Minimalist Routine

As the 90s icon, Naomi Campbell once said “Hydration and enough sleep” was how she maintained a flawless complexion. Fast forward to now where we can see celebrity 22-step beauty routines on Vogue Beauty Secrets (yes we're talking about you, Nial!).

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