Whether you grew up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, there are certain cultural references that instantly
transport you back to when you were younger. “Never Gonna Give You Up” or “Like a Virgin”;
Grease or Dirty Dancing; Fresh Prince or Full House- and, back way before DVRs allowed you
to fast-forward, TV commercials. We have the inside scoop on how to achieve looks from the
most unforgettable TV commercials of those decades- as well as modern-day products that will
help you relive that vintage magic.
The ‘70s
Sunkist’s “Good Vibrations”
The Sunkist commercial gives us beachy hair so fresh that it looks like you live, sleep, and
breathe sunshine and sea.
The Time-Travel Product: Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
The ‘80s
Jean Nate
Peep those awesome nude stiletto nails. They give us a case of major mannequin hand envy.
The Time-Travel Product: Hipp X RGB Nail Foundation Collection
Tab
Sound the sirens, because that is one sexy early-80’s bod. Please don’t hoard all of the body oil
after watching this.
The Time-Travel Product: Moroccanoil Shimmering Body Oil.
The ‘90s
Elizabeth Taylor’s “White Diamonds”
Although this commercial still airs around the holidays, we don’t mind. Liz knew how to bring the
drama, especially with her bold black eyeliner.
The Time-Travel Product: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner in Carbon Black
Rebecca Gayheart’s “Noxzema Girl”
Can’t you just feel the fresh-faces tingle that this Noxzema ad delivered? Not to mention her
insanely gorgeous curls. Hurry, grab a Delia’s catalog to ease the nostalgia.
The Time-Travel Product: Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream.
Mentos’s “Broken Shoe”
This totally nude eye look is giving us 31 neutral flavors of 1990-something, in the best possible
way. Talk about the next-level.
The Time-Travel Product: Physicians Formula Matte Collection Quad Eye Shadow in Classic
Nudes
Cindy Crawford’s “Pepsi’s New Can”
Cindy C still slays this look over 20 years later. Pass the Velcro rollers and brow powder, please.
The Time-Travel Product: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo