The Best 1980s Makeup Ideas You Can Totally Wear Today

Big brows. Technicolor eyeshadow. Endless blush. If you can’t already tell, we’re talking about the '80s. The makeup looks that dominated the decade are memorable even now; think Madonna’s red lips and beauty mark, Grace Jones’s neon lids and draped blush, or Brooke Shields’s brilliantly bold eyebrows. Iconic, right? And they’re still worthy of imitation, if you ask us—though we do love a modern twist on any look. Below, the best ‘80s-inspired makeup looks and tutorials, for an updated take on the decade’s whimsical beauty.