Like many things in life, makeup trends tend to be cyclical. We fall head over heels for a particular makeup style, love it for a few years, are totally over it for a decade or two and then fall in love with it all over again. Think about contouring 一 it was arguably the biggest makeup trend five years ago and today, many people are forgoing it all together or opting for a more modern iteration of the trend. If you keep your finger on the pulse of current beauty trends, perhaps you’ve noticed some major beauty trends from the early 2000s making a comeback. Ahead, we’re sharing seven of our our favorite Y2K beauty trends that are totally cool again 一 and worth another try.
1. Frosty Eyeshadow And Lip Gloss
When looking back at 2000s red carpet makeup looks, it’s hard not to notice the amount of frost 一 or pale shimmer 一 gracing the faces of starlets. From icy white eyeshadow to baby pink frosty lips, the more shimmer the better at the time. If you want to get in on the trend with a 2022 spin, opt for a shimmery eyeshadow like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in Always Pearly Pink paired with a subtly frosted lip gloss like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Infallible Pro Gloss Plump in Lucid Glow.
2. Blue Eyeshadow
Blue used to be a go-to eyeshadow shade, and it was often sported in combination with the aforementioned trend. Frosty blue eyeshadow, namely, made quite the statement, while neutral eyeshadow looks took over in popularity during the early 2000s, blue is slowly making its way back. For a bold blue eyeshadow look, try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in Midnight Blue.