GET THE 90S SUPERMODEL LOOK
WITH SUNGLAZED SKIN
A mainstay accessory to the silky naval-grazing shirts, hip-baring cut-out gowns and visible G-strings of the late 90s runways? Sunglazed skin.
With the return of the decade’s fashion comes the resurgence of that bronzed, fresh-off-the-yacht look – minus the UV damage (we know better this time around). “With skin at the moment, we are taking everything outdoors with the help of highlighters and bronzers,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry. “It’s that wonderful, vintage Americana – the ultimate California beach girl.”
Gleaming and translucent, this skin-centred look is less about piling it on and more about stripping it back. “It’s much more about visible skin and picking up champagne and gold tones on the skin,” says Terry. “It’s just sexier.”
Start with a hyaluronic acid-infused hydrating serum, such as Hyper Real Serumizer™, topped with a glowing base, such as Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation. Finally, sweep on a highlighting bronzer, such as Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer, across your nose, cheekbones, forehead and collarbones for that natural, sun-kissed 90s look. Now all you need is a runway.
“WITH SKIN AT THE MOMENT, WE ARE TAKING EVERYTHING OUTDOORS […]. IT’S THAT WONDERFUL, VINTAGE AMERICANA.”
—TERRY BARBER, M·A·C CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAKEUP ARTISTRY
HOW TO GET THE TREND
LOOK 1: Play with sun-kissed bronzer for illuminated, glowing skin that takes cues from the 90s.
- Prep skin using Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer.
- Using fingertips, even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation.
- Add colour to skin with Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer and a 129S Powder/Blush Brush.
- Colour lids using Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork. Then, define creases and lower lash lines with M·A·C Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner in Full Sleeve, buffing out with a 217S Blending Brush.
- Boost lashes with Lash Dry Shampoo Mascara Refresher.
- Smooth and hydrate lips using Lip Conditioner.
LOOK 2: Go all-in on sun-kissed bronzer with glowing skin that rivals a post-island vacation complexion.
- Prep skin using Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer, then dab on Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer where desired.
- Groom brows in an upward direction using Eye Brows Big Boost Fibre Gel.
- Colour cheeks using Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer and a 129S Powder/Blush Brush.
- Colour lids using Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork, then use a 219S Brush to smudge along the lower lash lines.
- Soften lips using a generous amount of Lip Conditioner.
LOOK 3: Recreate 90s-inspired beachy glam with sun-kissed bronzer for radiant, glowing skin.
- Prep skin using Studio Radiance Moisturizing + Illuminating Silky Primer.
- Using fingertips, even skin tone with Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation.
- Sweep Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer onto upper cheekbones with a 129S Powder/Blush Brush.
- Colour lids with Pro Longwear Paint Pot in It’s Fabstract using a 252S Large Shader Brush.
- Line upper lash lines using Eye Kohl in Powersurge, then coat lashes with a generous amount of M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara.
- Define lips using Lip Pencil in Cork.
