Ryan Christopher Claveria

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<p>When everything feels so artificial people are starting to steer towards more natural, imperfect-looking visuals. Veering from the “one-size-fits-all” look, people yearn to celebrate natural beauty that meets our unique individuality.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774328461249Leonardo De Caprio and Brad Pitt.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Leonardo di Caprio and Brad Pitt| Photo via E! News/Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images</span></span></span></div><p>While modern self-enhancement (think fillers and other injectables, skin tightening treatments) is still something we all turn to for confidence, our algorithms are slowly shifting. Rather than moving towards modernity, it’s revisiting the eras that felt more authentic and youthful that&#x27;s truly capturing our hearts (and makeup kits) right now!</p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774329060817Britney Spears Sometimes.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Britney Spears | Photo via IMDb</span></span></span></div><p>This was evident as we saw the revival of <strong>2016’s glam throwback</strong> featuring bold brows and matte bases at the start of the year. It continued with the early 2000s <strong>‘Bebot’ </strong>and<strong> ‘Kikay’</strong> aesthetics, underscoring contrasting ‘baddie’ and ‘playful’ makeup looks from both trends. Now, we have gone back decades further with the return of <strong>‘90s beauty statements</strong>. This latest wave highlights the <em>au naturel</em> beauty of our favorite icons—an era where surgery already existed but remained taboo, as the uniqueness of our features was the paramount hallmark of beauty.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The World is Evolving, and so is the Beauty Industry</strong></div><p>Similar to the rise of AI, accessibility to beauty isn’t an exception. The countless content to consume influences us in one scroll, instantly altering our perception of beauty. Cases of distortion usually happen as we doom scroll, making us aspire for unrealistic beauty standards.<br/><br/><br/><a href="https://metro.style/beauty/2026/2/9/og-bebot-beauties-in-the-2000s-bebot-filipina-trend-1300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Are You a &quot;Bebot&quot;? These are the OGs of the 2000s!</a></p><div><br/></div><p>These throwback beauty trends actually address a deeper sense of longing for our youth. We&#x27;ve had our fair share of celebrities we loved and idolized back then, and when we see them now, sharing what they used to look like in their prime, we can&#x27;t help but feel a sense of warmth and deep nostalgia. It&#x27;s like our smartphones serve as a time machine of sorts, bringing us back to the good old days. Case in point: The &quot;Mom, What Were You Look Like in the 90s?&quot; social media trend that icons <strong>Jennifer Garner</strong> and <strong>Alicia Silverstone</strong> hopped in on. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVzbhH_j9oR/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2834963%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="969" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVyl44JCRyK/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2335818%2C%22ls%22%3A10463.000000000002%2C%22le%22%3A10867%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="969" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Aging might look like an adversary we can&#x27;t escape, but beyond the realm of fiction, it remains a privilege; it signifies that our bodies are healthy, granting us more time to spend with our loved ones. Every fine line, wrinkle, and white strand of hair is testament to the length of years one has been blessed with. So while we&#x27;re enjoying these social media trends, it&#x27;s also beneficial to remember that these celebrities are just like us—they age and they are still beautiful in their own unique way.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774330002733Alicia Silverstone.webp" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Alicia Silverstone | Photo via Paramount/Everett Collection</span></span></span></div><p>These nostalgic beauty trends will keep resurfacing—not just because these artists’ massive chart successes and sales engraved their names in the industry, but because their influence in natural beauty and uniqueness of their visuals remains remarkable. They are irreplaceable icons that transports us back to our youth.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/beauty/2026/2/18/kikay-social-media-trend-jolina-90s-beauty-guide-1700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Sayaw, Kikay! Here&#x27;s How You Can Get Jolina Magdangal&#x27;s Iconic 2000s Look</a></div>

<p>From the 2016s, to Bebot, Kikay, and now the '90s—these nostalgic trends address a deeper sense of longing for our youth</p>

From the 2016s, to Bebot, Kikay, and now the '90s—these nostalgic trends address a deeper sense of longing for our youth

Why We're All Obsessed With Nostalgic Beauty Trends

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Published March 25, 2026 03:00 PM PHT

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