The 1980s were a time of bold and colorful makeup trends, with a focus on bright and striking looks. Here are some of the makeup trends that were popular in the 80s:
Positive:
- Bright eyeshadow in shades of blue, pink, and purple
- Colored mascara in electric shades like purple, blue, and green
- Bold and bright lipstick in shades of pink and red
- False lashes and mascara in every color of the rainbow
Negative:
- Mercury-based skin lightening creams and skin-lightening products with mercury as an ingredient
- Hydroquinone, another common ingredient in skin lightening creams, which has been linked to skin irritation and an increased risk of skin cancer
- Formaldehyde-based nail products
- Formaldehyde-based eyelash glue
Ingredients or materials:
- Formaldehyde was frequently utilized in nail products in the 80s
- Mercury was a poisonous element that was frequently used in skin-lightening products
- Hydroquinone was another common ingredient in skin lightening creams
Its worth noting that many of the makeup trends of the 80s were not natural or subtle, but rather bold and playful. While some of the ingredients used in cosmetics during this time were harmful, many of these ingredients have since been banned or restricted in many countries.
