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Drew Barrymore’s Best ‘90s Beauty Looks Will Make You Want To Dye Your Hair

There wasn't a look she couldn't pull off.

by Lauren Rearick

Starring in many of your favorite '90s rom-coms, Drew Barrymore was also a true beauty icon of the time. Even now, she continues to inspire, often wearing effortless waves and soft makeup. As the founder of Flower Beauty, Barrymore is an expert on all things glamour, and as you look into her beauty past, it's easy to see that the '90s was where it all started. Ahead, click through some of her most iconic '90s beauty routines.

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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Fundraiser, 1990

Keeping things natural, Barrymore wore her natural hair color and long bouncy curls.

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1990, Pacific Heights Premiere

Along with dark red lips, Barrymore accessorized her updo with a bandana turned headband.

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50th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nomination Announcements, 1992

Perhaps her most '90s look of all, Barrymore wore her signature mauve lip, teeny brows, and a wavy bob. (Choker, also important!)

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1992, Cannes

Trading out her blonde hair for a darker shade of brown, Barrymore again selected a shade of rosy pink lipstick.

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1993, Photo Session

Her hair longer and a still a shade of dark brown, Barrymore wore minimal makeup for this photoshoot.

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1995, Batman Forever Premiere

Her hair in tight spirals, the star added a tiny daisy as an accessory. She also swathed her lips in a shiny coat of bright red product.

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1995, 10th Anniversary of City Kids Foundation

In a true beauty sign of the times, Barrymore added barrettes to her beauty routine. Wearing her hair flipped out, she also added her staple shade of dark lipstick.

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1997, Everyone Says I Love You Premiere

Her hair a shade of honey-blonde, Barrymore matched her violet dress to her lip color.

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1998, Wedding Sing Premiere

Donning platinum blonde hair, Barrymore added bangs and flipped ends for a retro-inspired hairstyle. She paired the new hair color with bright red lips.

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1998, Ever After Premiere

Barrymore kept things glamorous for this premiere, pairing ringlets with orange-red lipstick.

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1999, Kids Choice Awards

A true '90s-inspired beauty routine, Barrymore paired a blue headband with matching eyeshadow and peach-colored lips.

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