Grungy eyes: The iconic 90s smokey eyes look is back – casual and perfect for late summer. Here’s how to style the trend in everyday life.
The 90s produced many unforgettable beauty trends, but hardly any are as iconic as the smokey eye. This dark, smoky eye make-up with a touch of rebellion is now back: Late summer 2024 is all about grungy eyes – a look that takes the original trend from the legendary 90s and transforms it into a modern, everyday make-up.
What exactly makes the Grungy Eyes special?
It is this intentionally imperfect look that is reminiscent of the rebellious spirit of grunge, but at the same time brings more lightness with it. Dark, matte eye shadows in black, grey or brown are applied generously and can be blended a little messily. It’s not about perfection here, but about expressiveness. Blurred edges and a slightly smeared finish are desirable – this gives the look its casualness.
The highlight: This look is easier to style than you think! All you need is a diverse eyeshadow palette in earthy, dark tones, an eyeliner pencil and mascara. The eyeshadow is applied generously to the entire movable eyelid and slightly blended outwards. The eyeliner pencil is drawn close to the lash line and then slightly smudged – don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect, that’s exactly what makes this look so charming. Finally, apply a generous coat of mascara to the eyelashes – slightly clumpy eyelashes are not only allowed here, they are desired!
How does this intense look fit with summer lightness?
But how does this intense look fit into late summer? It’s simple: instead of just using dark tones like with classic smokey eyes, a soft twist of color is used here. Instead of pure black, for example, khaki or dark berry tones are used, which give the look more lightness and harmonize perfectly with summer outfits. A light shimmer on the eyelids can also give the look a fresh look without losing its grunge character.
To avoid the look being too overloaded, keep the rest of the make-up subtle. A light, mattifying powder, a touch of rouge and lips in soft nude tones let the eyes take centre stage. Important: The eyebrows should also be natural and not overly emphasised to underline the casual character of the grungy eyes look.
Grungy eyes are the perfect summer trend for anyone who likes things uncomplicated but still wants to make a statement. This look gives every style a touch of rebellion and can be effortlessly integrated into everyday life. This brings grunge à la Nirvana and the 90s back to life, reinterpreted and absolutely wearable in 2024.
Source: Stern
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