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Y2K Beauty Is Back and Better Than Ever

No low-rise jeans or baby tees required.

Micro sparkle? No way! We had no qualms about using chunky glitter in the early aughts. This liquid eyeshadow has a striking sequin effect, but unlike older formulas, it delivers sparkle without scratchiness via its water-based, whipped formula and nourishing ingredients. Think jojoba seed oil and sweet almond oil. Dab it on cheekbones or use it as a lip topper.

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This wet-look gloss was a staple in every Y2K makeup bag. In fact, the relaunch of the cushiony glosses last year helped spark the millennium beauty comeback. There are shades for every mood, from a glass-like clear version to sparkly ones.

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Glossier Solar Paint, $20

Glossier may be made with millennials in mind, but the brand has perfectly captured early 2000s beauty with this flattering vegan bronzer. Use the applicator to dab on color for a sun-kissed finish, then blend. The light formula delivers high impact pigment in just a few dabs.

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Jennifer Behr Pippa Bobby Pin Set in Gold, $162

Introducing the elevated version of those plastic butterfly clips we lived in. This five-piece set will add a whimsical-yet-chic finish to any hairstyle. We suggest stick-straight locks and possibly a zigzag part.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | AUG 9, 2021 | SHARES
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