Y2K Makeup Tutorial: How to Get the Perfect 2000s Glam Look
The 2000s are calling, and they’re saying glossy lips and frosted lids are back! Y2K makeup looks are having their major comeback and have taking over social media. We’re seeing a huge mix of early 2000s trends with modernized twists. Whether you kept your makeup looks simple back then or sported a bold 2000s eye, there’s a makeup look for everyone to try that feels fresh yet nostalgic. This era of makeup was unforgettable for a reason. The obsession of this Y2K era today makes sense- it was a push for one-of-a-kind looks. The early 2000s were all about playful and carefree glam that expressed your personality. It was all about being experimental with your look! Standing out wasn’t questioned, but instead, welcomed — something we can say we’re all craving a bit of today.
What is 2000s Makeup?
If you were too young to experience the fun glam of the early 2000s or if you need a quick refresher, we’re here to run it back and give you the full breakdown of the best glam of its era. If you were to open up a time capsule of Y2K makeup, you’d most likely find a whole lot of glitter, gloss, and endless amounts of frost. If you want to embody the full Y2K makeup vibe, bring out your shimmer eyeshadows, pencil-thin brows, and frosty pink blushes. Most makeup trends of the 2000s were defined by soft, frosty hues and high-shine finishes; there was nothing subtle about the makeup. We embraced drama with the glossiest lips, frosted blue and silver lids, and plenty of rhinestones.
Iconic 2000s Makeup Looks
If there was one beauty trend we all lived for, it had to be frosty lipsticks and glosses. Icy pinks and silvers were all the rage and our Glow Reviver Lip Oil Glimmers are made to give your lips the perfect frosted finish. Eyeshadow certainly played a heavy influence and became a Y2K staple, and our blue eyeshadow hated to see us coming! Shimmer and metallic shades had their spotlight, everything from silver to gold and pastel hues were in. Dramatic eyes were always seasoned with bold eyeliner and mascara for that sought-after doe-eye effect. Blush also had a significant comeback, with rosy cheeks playing a big part in the early 2000s. Grab your perfect shade of the Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand for a healthy and flushed pinch of color.
The Evolution of Brows: A 2000s Story
The iconic era of thin brows! The 2000s, for many of us, was an experimental time where we unfortunately may have over-plucked, or just got the ultra-slim brows look just right. Although thicker, fuller brows have set the standard for the past few years, skinny brows have resurfaced and made a subtle comeback today. Recreating brows from the 2000s today doesn't require much plucking but instead a hint of precision. Begin by shaping your brows by focusing on a thinner outline; you can also opt for a brow pen to help define and fill in sparse areas of the brow- our Holy Strokes Brow Pen is perfect for creating precise, hair-like strokes. To bring back the trend today, avoid over-plucking and instead create a balanced, classic, slim brow with a hint of fullness, using a brow gel , to soften the brow shape.
Tutorial for Creating 2000s-Era Makeup Styles
We’re here to make that classic 2000s makeup look stand out and never go out of style again. Learn to recreate any of your favorite iconic Y2K looks in five simple steps. Our go-to products, which we suggest, always begin with a base!
Start with a medium-coverage foundation for a smooth base, ideally a matte finish that can be lightly dusted with a setting powder. Next, reach for a shimmery eyeshadow any silver, gold, or pastel color can work here, but you also quickly heal your inner child with a blue frosty one! After sweeping your preferred eyeshadow shade across your lids, you can bolden up the look with black eyeliner or volumizing mascara for added dimension. For skinny brows, shape them with a pencil to keep them defined. Next, add some flush to your skin by swiping some blush on the apples of your cheeks, and finish with a frosty lipstick or gloss to complete the look. Still not sure which products to choose for your Y2K look? This e.l.f. shimmer makeup bundle has everything you’ll need from frosty shadows, to shimmery lids, and of course the perfect flush for your cheeks!
