Rachel Really Recommends

People often ask me what the biggest difference is between being a professional makeup artist in the early ’90s and doing makeup today. Most people assume it’s the products, and yes, they are miles better. Foundations are lighter, eyeshadows blend more easily, shimmer formulas are beautiful, and makeup lasts so much longer than it used to. But the biggest change wasn’t the products… It was the technique. Back then we’d do the entire face first—foundation, contour, powder—the lot. Then we’d start the eye makeup and spend ages trying to brush away all the fallout afterwards. Sometimes we’d pile loose powder under the eyes just to catch it, then dust it all off when we’d finished. Now? Most makeup lovers simply do their eyes first. The first time I saw it, I honestly thought, “Why on earth didn’t we think of that years ago?” It’s one of those ideas that’s so simple it seems obvious once someone else does it. Beauty trends come and go, but it’s fascinating how small changes in technique can completely change the way we apply makeup. If you remember makeup from the ‘80s or ‘90s, what’s one thing you used to do that you’d never do now? I’d love to hear your memories. Follow me for more beauty industry secrets, honest skincare advice and professional makeup tips.😊 #rachelreallyrecommends #beautyindustrysecrets #makeuptips #90sbeauty #over40beauty