Cosmopolitan's 20th anniversary was a true '90s extravaganza. From fashion to beauty, the fun and fearless women of Manila gave us a blast from the past that couldn't go undocumented. Here, we give credit to the best hair and makeup looks inspired by the Spice Girls era. Keep scrolling to get some proper throwback inspo, too!
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Maxene Magalona
'90s goth chic was the name of Maxene's game for the night.
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Gabbi Garcia
Gabbi's hair screamed '90s girl group--crimped hair and silver rings? Yes x10.
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Rachel Peters
What we now know as "unicorn makeup" was the norm of eye makeup back in the day. Rachel nailed it.
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Kris Bernal
Matte skin and insanely glossy lips made for Kris's Sporty Spice look.
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Sam Pinto
Anyone getting Naomi Campbell vibes from Sam's insanely long black mane?
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Summit Media Digital Editorial Director Myrza Sison
A true top model from the '90s shows us how it's done. Gray-toned makeup and a blunt bangs forever.
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Cosmo.ph's Jill Gatcheco
Posh Spice was actually at the party, and her lip liner won all the awards.
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Cosmo.ph's Retty Contreras
Cosmo's beauty girl elevated '90s grunge makeup with a dramatic, rusty smokey eye.
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Cosmo.ph's Cindy Lopez
Light blue eyeshadow could still work now, but it was pretty iconic back in the day. That, and space buns.
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Ana Victorino
Hoop earrings made Ana's orange-hued monochrome look a modern blast from the past.
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Anna Cay
The beauty vlogger gave us clean, glowing skin toughened by a dark red lip. Timeless.
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Yanna Cowper
Giving us another take on the Sporty Spice vibe is Yanna Cowper with a pair of badass boxer braids.
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Cassie Reyes
The party was a space-bun party, that's for sure.
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Janeska Sibug
This gray-haired maiden didn't have to do much to look decade-appropriate. That winged liner is a winner, though!
