A look back at the Heisei era through makeup. Time travel from the bubble, gyaru, and yurufuwa eras to the future!

Nov 25, 2018

2004-2008
High-impact, feminine makeup designed to be popular became a trend





Natural colors are popular for makeup, with brown eyeshadow and pink-beige lipstick. "Heavy makeup," which emphasizes femininity while maintaining natural colors, is all the rage. It is common knowledge to casually "enhance" your eyes by framing them, layering mascara, and wearing false eyelashes to make them look bigger, and to add shine to your mouth by layering lip gloss. Furthermore, there has been a rise in the popularity of beauty products, with people making use of non-cosmetics methods such as colored contact lenses and eyelash extensions.

Akiko Hanazawa
  • Seven beauty trends of the Heisei era
  • 1989-1993 (Heisei 1-5) <Bubble gorgeousness that evokes the remnants of the Showa era>
  • 1989-1993 (Heisei 1-5) <Bubble gorgeousness that evokes the remnants of the Showa era>
  • 1994-1998 (Brown hair, thin eyebrows, small face makeup influenced by the supermodel boom)
  • 1994-1998 (Brown hair, thin eyebrows, small face makeup influenced by the supermodel boom)
  • 1999-2003 (1999-2003) <The evolution of gyaru makeup with bold eye-lined eyes and bronze skin>
  • 1999-2003 (1999-2003) <The evolution of gyaru makeup with bold eye-lined eyes and bronze skin>
  • 2004-2008 (Heisei 16-20) <The boom in feminine makeup aimed at increasing popularity>
  • 2004-2008 (Heisei 16-20) <The boom in feminine makeup aimed at increasing popularity>
  • 2009-2013 (Heisei 21-25) <The trend is driven by relaxed, soothing, and cute, grown-up girls>
  • 2009-2013 (Heisei 21-25) <The trend is driven by relaxed, soothing, and cute, grown-up girls>
  • 2014 to present (2014-2018) <The return of trends from the 80s and 90s, a revival of the casual bubble era>
  • 2014 to present (2014-2018) <The return of trends from the 80s and 90s, a revival of the casual bubble era>
  • What are the future trends in hair and makeup? <Futuristic>
  • What are the future trends in hair and makeup? <Futuristic>
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