Because apparently, nostalgia has gone… maternal.

If you thought TikTok’s obsession with “born year makeup” couldn’t get more nostalgic, think again. The internet’s beauty archive just went generational. The latest trend asks users to recreate makeup looks from the year their moms were born—and the results are somewhere between vintage runway and family photo album chaos.

While the original “birth year” makeup trend had us obsessing over ‘90s brown liners and frosted lids, this one dives deeper—literally a few decades back. Creators are swapping dewy “clean girl” glam for the kind of disco shimmer, neon blush, and powder-blue eyeshadow their mothers once swore by. It’s nostalgia on steroids, with a splash of rebellion.

Scrolling through the tag feels like stepping into a time capsule of glitter, gloss, and unapologetic glam. One creator channeled her mom’s 1978 energy with sky-high hair and bold shadow that screamed Studio 54. Another turned the 1985 aesthetic—heavy blush, glossy lips, and teased bangs—into a surprisingly wearable statement. Suddenly, mom’s vanity drawer feels like Sephora’s new inspiration board.

Of course, not everyone’s convinced. “My mum was born in ‘53… I think I’ll pass,” one commenter joked. Another admitted, “This trend just made me realize my mom’s era didn’t believe in blending.” But as usual, TikTok’s beauty crowd has turned even the most unlikely challenge into a masterclass in reinvention.

And maybe that’s the point. It’s not just about copying old looks—it’s about rediscovering beauty without the algorithm telling you what’s “in.” In a feed flooded with minimalist glam, there’s something subversive about going full retro.

Because maybe the real beauty secret isn’t “clean,” “coastal,” or “mob wife.” Maybe it’s just whatever your mom was rocking in 1982.