GET THE 90s
SUPERMODEL
LOOK
October 10, 2023 by Cat Quinn
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-PoweredTM 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 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-PoweredTM 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.
MAC Hyper Real Serumizer
$122.00
A serum-moisturiser hybrid that balances, retexturises and strengthens the skin barrier for a petal-soft, pore-minimised canvas with lit-from-within radiance.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
$88.00
A moisturising, softly luminous and skin-enhancing serum foundation that delivers +209% instant hydration, medium buildable smoothing coverage and lasting radiance.
SKINFINISH SUNSTRUCK RADIANT BRONZER
$84.00
A dimensional radiant bronzing powder that adds warmth and glow, available in Artist-crafted, colour-true shades.
Turn up your glow with Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer.
Use this rosy-toned bronzer for a natural sun-kissed look.
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-PoweredTM Foundation.
- Add colour to skin with Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer and a 129S Powder/Blush Brush.
STUDIO RADIANCE MOISTURIZING + ILLUMINATING SILKY PRIMER
$77.00
A radiant primer that preps skin for smooth makeup application, and delivers soothing hydration and radiance for up to eight hours.
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation
$88.00
A moisturising, softly luminous and skin-enhancing serum foundation that delivers +209% instant hydration, medium buildable smoothing coverage and lasting radiance.
SKINFINISH SUNSTRUCK RADIANT BRONZER
$84.00
A dimensional radiant bronzing powder that adds warmth and glow, available in Artist-crafted, colour-true shades.
- 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.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot
$55.00
A long-wearing blendable cream shadow that can be worn alone or with other products.
M·A·C Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner
$55.00
A waterproof, highly pigmented gel pencil eye liner that wears for 24+ hours on lids and 12 hours on waterlines.
Lash Dry Shampoo Mascara Refresher
$53.00
A clump-resistant, lightweight topcoat that acts as dry shampoo for your lashes to reshape and intensify your mascara by adding instant volume and softness.
Lip Conditioner (Tube)
$46.00
An emollient-based balm that conditions lips, locks in moisture and gives a soft shine.
Layer your skincare products for a natural, glowing base.
Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer gives skin a natural, just-got-back-from-vacation gleam.
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.
STUDIO RADIANCE MOISTURIZING + ILLUMINATING SILKY PRIMER
$77.00
A radiant primer that preps skin for smooth makeup application, and delivers soothing hydration and radiance for up to eight hours.
Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer
$58.00
A lightweight fluid concealer with a wand applicator that offers all-day comfortable wear with medium-to-full buildable coverage and a natural matte finish.
Eye Brows Big Boost Fibre Gel
$58.00
A gel formula with microfibres that gives brows a voluminous boost in a single swoop with 24-hour wear.
SKINFINISH SUNSTRUCK RADIANT BRONZER
$84.00
A dimensional radiant bronzing powder that adds warmth and glow, available in Artist-crafted, colour-true shades.
- 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.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot
$55.00
A long-wearing blendable cream shadow that can be worn alone or with other products.
231 Synthetic Small Shader Brush
$59.00
A pro-quality brush that lets you apply and move around colours like an expert.
Lip Conditioner (Tube)
$46.00
An emollient-based balm that conditions lips, locks in moisture and gives a soft shine.
Skip the sun and sweep on radiant bronzer for a natural gleam.
Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer and Studio Radiance Serum-Powered™ Foundation are a match made in glow skin heaven.
HOW TO GET THE TREND
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-PoweredTM Foundation.
- Sweep Skinfinish Sunstruck Radiant Bronzer onto upper cheekbones with a 129S Powder/Blush Brush.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot
$55.00
A long-wearing blendable cream shadow that can be worn alone or with other products.
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
$65.00
A continuously buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length in a waterproof and smudge-proof formula.
Lip Pencil
$46.00
An ultra-precise lip liner in a wide range of creamy shades designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
- Colour lids with Pro Longwear Paint Pot in It’s Fabstract using a 224S Tapered Blending 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.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot
$55.00
A long-wearing blendable cream shadow that can be worn alone or with other products.
224S Tapered Blending
$72.00
A brush for the sheer application and blending of shadow, especially in the contour.
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
$65.00
A continuously buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length in a waterproof and smudge-proof formula.
Lip Pencil
$46.00
An ultra-precise lip liner in a wide range of creamy shades designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry, shares his perspective on the Sunglazed makeup trend.
