A Complete History Of Lipsticks (6 of 6)

1980’s and 90’s

The 80’s were defined by shimmers, gloss, and the bold statement that red lipsticks made with a nice powersuit. Hot pink lips became a hit in the 80’s with the dance party era. The 90’s was the era of grunge and simple makeup. Conscious, environmental ingredients were now important, and natural formulas were a thing. Also the 90’s were the era of lip liners, and also saw the birth of now iconic brands like Mac and Urban Decay.

2000’s and Present Day

The early 2000’s were all about shine and gloss again, and celebs like Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton were at the forefront. Modern day lipsticks are a huge market and include every shade, color, and style you can even imagine. Statistics show that the average US woman spends over $3500 on lipstick over her lifetime. Lipstick is now highly individualized and is all about self-expression.