While dewy skin is going nowhere fast, flawless, buffed skin is our favourite alternate. Whilst the ‘90s go-to was a matte-powder foundation, in 2023 it’s about using creamy-matte foundations that deliver a soft-focus finish. Longer lasting than glow-giving foundations, they make the perfect base for weddings, hot and sweaty nights out and any time you need your coverage stay firmly in place. Blend away any imperfections and dark circles with a creamy concealer, follow with your foundation - buffed out and into the skin with a flat brush - and finish with a soft powder applied to the t-zones and brushed lightly across the skin.

Over the past few years there’s been a renewed focus on the eyes. From lashings of mascara to graphic liner trends, amongst the ‘90s eye trends to make a comeback was the smudged, kohl look. The most important tool in your makeup bag? An old school soft liner. Use it to blend, smudge and line your lids in one. The quickest route to keeping the look 2023 fresh? Pair with dewy skincare, a smudge of highlighter and dusty pinks on the cheeks and lips to ensure skin looks healthy and flushed, not pasty.

From J. Lo’s peachy shades to Julia Robert’s soft brown tones and Christy Turlington’s nearly naked lips, the ‘90s were synonymous with the nude lip, in all its forms. In 2023, our obsession is in full force; think your own lips, but better. Charlotte Tilbury’s pinky Pillow Talk is said to pair with every skin tone, while her Super Nudes Lipsticks have taken inspiration from the ‘90s super models themselves. Natasha Denona has created a range of over 17 nude shades, taking you from a barely-there Michelle to a rich Lala, meaning there’s a hue for everyone.

The key here is to keep things soft and natural. Think Calvin Klein CK One adverts from the ‘90s: a mix of satin and matte textures in warm browns and peaches. Apply a palette of brown eyeshadows to the lids and blend out to the crease with a fluffy brush. The finishing touch? Lashings of mascara and a nude, peachy lip that leaves lips looking naturally healthy.

Lip liner has once again become a makeup bag staple over the past few years. This time around, its softer, with fresh pinks and nudes used to make the lips appear fuller and pillowy. Trace the edges of your lip with a pencil to give a defined outline to your pout or extend your natural lip line for a fuller effect and merge with a clear gloss or balm applied to the centre of the lips. Easy.