The 90’s Grunge Makeup Aesthetic Is Back, Here’s How to Get The Look

If you’ve stayed away from grunge makeup because it’s too experimental for your taste, subtle grunge may be just the mild (and modernized) fix you need to change your mind. To paint a picture, subtle grunge still embraces smudged eyeshadow and cool, dark tones but it also includes iconic ‘90s beauty trends that are working overtime on our social media feeds like bleached eyebrows, skinny eyebrows, kohl-smudged water lines and brown lip liner.

The combination of old and new creates a moody, nostalgic makeup styles that’s a bit unfinished and effortlessly cool. It’s a big step away from current trends like TikTok’s clean aesthetic or dewy, glazed donut skin because it’s rebellious, expressive and imperfect in the best way. If you find yourself wanting to indulge in this sentimental makeup trend, here’s how to bring some of our favorite subtle grunge makeup looks from social media to your real life.