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We’ll be the ones to say it: 90s makeup was peak makeup. It was warm, it was chic, and everyone tried to recreate it today. However, the problem is that a bunch of 90s makeup, mostly 90s lipsticks, have been discontinued. Luckily, we found quite a few lipsticks from the 90s that you can buy today.
Teen girls and young women in the 1990s were spoiled when it came to awesomely fun beauty products. Whether you identified as a goth who wouldn’t leave the house without your matte mud-brown lipstick or a raver who worked that Manic Panic dye, you’re sure to find some joy and nostalgia when you look through this list.
So, so many iconic lipsticks from Revlonm, wet n wild, and MAC that you wore in the 1990s are still available to buy today. Don’t believe us?
Revlon’s Rum Raisin lipstick is a nostalgic favorite, adored by beauty enthusiasts of all ages. For instance, it was THE lipstick from the 1990s. “I feel like Revlon’s Toast of New York and Rum Raisin are the 90’s for me,” shares a long-time fan. Another echoes the sentiment, “If you’re looking for the perfect ‘90s lip shade, this is it.”
The Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is a universally beloved lipstick that shoppers around the world can’t get enough of. The semi-glossy lipstick that looks stunning on every skin tone has been a fan-favorite since the 90s, and even before that, it was loved in the 80s for being in The Breakfast Club.
“This is my long term shade! It really complements my skin tone. And it stays. If you love 90s get this! #1 shade in. The 90s everyone was wearing this. I got two, one for home one for the purse,” one shopper said.
MAC M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Paramount is a classic 90s shade. Not only is it amazing with the reddish-brown hue, but it was everywhere in the 90s. Not only that, but it was the lipstick used on Jennifer Aniston when she starred in Friends, per Cosmopolitan.
Another 1990s MAC staple was MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick in Spice It Up, which Courteney Cox wore on the set of Friends as well. It’s a gorgeous, long-lasting lipstick with a brown berry shade. It’s peak 1990s flair!
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Toast of New York is a classic for a reason! It’s a lustrous, creamy lipstick that delivers a reddish-brown hue. In fact, makeup historian Erin Parsons discovered a 1999 article that showed this lipstick was Claudia Schiffer’s go-to back then!
Wet n Wild Lip Liner in Brandy Wine is a 90s classic that so many are realizing is still available to buy! It’s a matte wine-brown liner that shoppers can’t get enough of. One shopper even said, “I’ve been buying 666 since like the 90’s… It compliments everything.”
The L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Cinnamon Toast is a satin, warm-toned brown that looks gorgeous on so many skin tones. So many gals rocked this, and back in the 1990s, everyone wanted their own.
The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Iced Mocha is a more sheer, frosted, neutral brown lipstick that was all the rage back then. Everyone loved a good frosty lip, and this one combined the best of both worlds, plus, it still gives that 90s vibe.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry is a gothic, plum lipstick that works for so many aesthetics. It was a nighttime must in the 90s, and now it’s making a comeback with the vampy crowd.
L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche in Toasted Almond is a satin, warm-toned copper lipstick that was an everyday staple back in the 1990s when you didn’t wanna go full brown lipstick.
The MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Russian Red is an intense, ultra-vibrant blue-red that everyone wore during date night in the 90s. Plus, per Who What Wear, both Selena Quintanilla and Madonna often rocked the shade; so that’s the coolest.
Frosted lipsticks were all the rage in the 90s. While most have been discontinued, the celeb-loved MAC Lipstick Shine in Angel lives on. It’s a frosty, pale pink that people clawed to get at the counter. (If you need another push, WWW revealed this was Kim Kardashian’s go-to shade in the 2000s.)
If MAC’s Spice wasn’t your thing, chances are you always had MAC Lip Liner Pencil in Stripdown handy. It’s a creamy, long-lasting beige lipstick that works for so many skin tones. Plus, it was a staple for Kim Kardashian as well, per the same article from WWW.
MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo has been a staple since the 90s, with so many flocking to get it. Even now, it was a favorite for Taylor Swift.
Wet n Wild’s MegaLast Lip Color in Cinnamon Spice was so many people’s first 1990s lipstick since it had such a gorgeous reddish-brown color, and has been so affordable for decades.
“PERFECT 90s brown/red shade…Are you an aging Millennial feeling nostalgic for the past? No? Just me? Okay, well, anyway. This is the perfect lipstick for me then! Cinnamon Spice is a gorgeous blend of that red/brown/rum raisin type of shade that was everywhere and everything back in the day,” one shopper said.
The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Wine with Everything was a go-to copper red for everyday wear, and now, everyone wants the creamy, satin shade again.
Want those vampy 1990s vibes? Well, you can’t go wrong with the classic wet n wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Black Orchid that everyone wore back in the day. It’s a stunning plum-red shade!
Talking about goth? Well, the MAC Satin Lipstick in Cyber is a beautiful, warm-toned dark purple lipstick that fits the 90s vibes perfectly. In fact, Can’t Hardly Dress reminded us of this classic 90s shade!
The MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy was a light-satin nude that lit up everyone’s lips! And today, everyone wants the classic 90s shade again.
Can’t Hardly Dress also reminded us of the classic everyone had in their makeup collection: the muted, creamy MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Taupe.
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