Each season, Team MDC waits with bated breath to see the newest runway beauty looks (and backstage tricks) to provide inspiration and information on the latest hair and makeup trends. But we often find that rather than discovering something brand new, makeup and hair artists are reinventing classic looks from moments in beauty history.

And for good reason! We have centuries of makeup trends to pull from. Some societies revered cosmetics for their spiritual properties (we get it), while others adopted it for more practical purposes. Though we'll never know which makeup fads of the last century will make it into the history books of the future, we created a guide to recreating eight of our favorite 20th-century makeup trends. Click on the links below to learn how to bring the look of each era back to life - on your face!

This trend took off when silent film stars started changing and enhancing their eyebrows to wordlessly communicate.

Pressed face powder was used to smooth the complexion and diminish shiny skin, as a pale, matte look was in vogue.

While today it's considered a fun gateway to nail art, the half-moon manicure was standard in the glamorous 1940s.

There once was a time when no woman would leave the house without her "face on" - meaning, if nothing else, she'd apply lipstick.

In this era, mascara got a boost in the form of false lashes, sometimes worn on both top and bottom eyelids.

In this decade, tanning beds were invented and a year-round bronze indicated health and wealth.

Bright blush enjoyed a heyday, when it was used as a contouring tool in the big, bright 80s.

Pick your favorite era to recreate, or click on them all to try every decade!

Which beauty era is your favorite? Tell us why in the comments below!

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