2000s Beauty Trends We Thought Were Gone Forever — But They’re Back

The 2000s were a nostalgia-packed era for many of us, and diving back into their beauty trends shows that people are craving a sense of comfort and familiarity in their cosmetics at a time when everything else in the world seems upside down. It makes us yearn for simpler and more optimistic times, and fortunately, some of the cringier trends have evolved to become more chic and wearable today.

Thin brows

The early 2000s loved an ultra-skinny brow, and we saw stars like Cardi B, Bella Hadid, and Doja Cat all rocking this trend. If you’re not ready to fully commit, you can reshape the tail end of the brow with brow gel, which creates an illusion of a thinner arch.

Frosted eyes and lips

Never thought a shimmery, metallic look would make a comeback? Think again. While the 2000s version of this was more about a high level of shine, the modernized version is a bit softer with a pearlescent finish. For the lips, try a shimmery balm or lipstick, and an icy blue eyeshadow for the eyes.

Nude lip

Kim Kardashian was the queen of a nude lip back then, and you can recreate the look today using a neutral lip liner that’s just a hint deeper than your natural shade. Lightly fill in with a peach or apricot lipstick and swipe over a sheer balm or gloss for a bit of shine. Pair with a smoky eye for Y2K drama.