Though most people think that cybergoth started in the 2000s, it really was one of the underground’s most infamous makeup trends of the 1990s. This look was characterized by neon eye colors, “digital” eyeliner designs, and of course, special effects lenses.

One of the makeup trends that I really, truly miss is the use of cyberlox in hair. These were hair extensions made of ultra-lightweight material called tubular crin, and gave you the appearance of having tubes coming out of your skull.

Admittedly, I’ve tried this trend. It’s not easy to pull off. Even so, I love rocking it from time to time, especially if I’m at a concert featuring some of the best goth bands ever to perform.

Back before we had contouring that actually did face framing right, we had this sly (not really) trick. Everyone from Kate Moss to the Spice Girls did it. It was the classic “nude lipstick with darker, blended liner” trick.

The goal of this trick was to add a little volume to the lips without resorting to injections. It was one of the makeup trends of the 1990s that most people love to hate, but I hate to say it, I still love it.

Whether you go for the classic brown lips, or foray into other lip colors, this is just an awesome look.

If you’ve ever watched Party Monster, then you already know that look I’m talking about. This was one of the 90s makeup trends that personified the crazy partying and excess that the scene was about.

James St. James may have invented it, but it still remains one of the most individualistic trends I’ve ever seen. While this isn’t one of the makeup trends of the 1990s that most would ever wear, there’s something about it that made it undeniably impressive in its own right.

Unlike other makeup trends of the 1990s, this one is making a comeback in a huge way thanks to music festivals. Face jewels, during the 90s, were beauty trends that were almost exclusive to the club kid, psytrance, and underground rave scenes.

However, they looked awesome—especially when done the way Gwen Stefani did them. They still look awesome. If you don’t agree, I’m sorry, but you’re wrong. They are amazing.

Honestly, did this trend ever really go away in full? We’re not so sure it has. But, back in the 90s, body glitter was the way to go at the clubs, often to the point that it’d end up on clothing of people who never even enjoyed glitter at all.

It’s still around, and to a point, is now considered to be mainstream makeup for music festivals, concerts, and even Instagram-worthy portrait photos. Thankfully, today’s body glitter is a lot less harmful to sensitive skin and also takes on a more shimmery look.

Metallic eyeshadow was one of the makeup trends from the 1990s that basically personified the decade. It was shimmery, futuristic, and at times, over the top. Even so, it was very hard to find someone who wasn’t able to rock it beautifully.

The problem with metallic eyeshadow, back in the day, was that it would crease, smear, or get so metallic-y that it kind of looked bad. These days, the trend is back and the metallic appearance is way more subtle and streamlined.

What’s even better about the return of this trend is that they have amazing eyeshadow colors for every eye color out there. Speaking as someone who has a love of wearing metallic eyeshadows for their green eyes, this trend will always be part of my wardrobe.

If you were grunge, goth, or just really into the alternative rock scene, then you already know what this trend was all about. It was all about showing off your inner vamp—and, honestly, this is one of the makeup trends from the 1990s that never fully died out.

Back in the day, it was paired with foundation that was just a pinch too light. Though that trend faded as it got increasingly paler, the truth is that the classic 90s “edge” look still has a loyal following because it looks that damned good.

Shimmer was everywhere in the 90s, and people had a tendency of overdoing it. So, you’d see metallic lips, shimmery eyeshadows, body glitter and…basically the rest of my day-to-day makeup set, really. (What? I like sparkles.)

Frosty lipgloss was one of those makeup trends from the 1990s that was incredibly hard to pull off. It was light, shimmery, and somehow always had the magical ability to make your teeth look yellow.

If you were one of the few and proud who could pull it off, kudos.

To a point, I want to try this trend simply because I want to see how awful I can look. For reasons unbeknownst to me, this was one of the absolute hottest makeup trends from the 1990s—and it continued on into the early 2000s thanks to Jersey Shore guido culture.

Some people really do look great with thin eyebrows. However, not all of us do. I, myself, look unstable with thin brows and do not have the eye for being able to draw them on. Such is life.

Now mostly relegated to the edges of society where women with names like “Lurlene” hang out with eight kids outside their trailer park, blue eye shadow remains one of the most controversial makeup trends of the 1990s.

Sadly, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m squarely in the “anti-all-blue” category, but that I’m a believer that blue eyeshadow can be used well as long as it’s one of many colors on your face. The hard part, though, is having a skin tone that works well with blue eyeshadow.

Frankly speaking, this is a 90s makeup trend I’d like to try, but would be very unlikely to enjoy the results of.