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Y2K Makeup Looks Part 2: 15 More Iconic 2000s Beauty Tips and Trends
Remember Lancôme Juicy Tubes, concealer lips, orange self-tanner, and spending forever straightening your hair? We're revisiting 15 more iconic Y2K makeup looks and 2000s beauty trends, including smoky gray eyeshadow, spiky updos, butterfly clips, and a few questionable beauty decisions we all made back then.
amy cottreau
11 hours ago15 min read


Y2K Makeup: 15 Iconic 2000s Beauty Trends to Recreate Today (Part 1)
Frosted blue eyeshadow? Absolutely. Glossy lips? Obviously. Y2K makeup is back, and these 15 iconic 2000s looks are way too good to leave in the past.
amy cottreau
4 days ago13 min read


Winter Nails: 20 Stunning Colors and Designs to Try
Winter nails can be bold, soft, sparkly, or beautifully understated. Here are 20 chic colors and designs to try, including moody burgundy, midnight navy, silver chrome, frosted lavender, and more.
amy cottreau
Oct 2613 min read


Best Brown Hair Colors for Cool Skin Tones: 8 Gorgeous Shades
Finding the right brown hair color for cool skin tone doesn't have to mean going super dark or overly ashy. Here are eight brunette shades worth considering.
amy cottreau
Oct 209 min read


Cool Undertones vs Warm: See the Difference in Real Colors
Cool undertones vs warm can be much easier to understand when you see the colors side by side. Compare cool and warm pinks, reds, nudes, browns, blues, greens, makeup shades, metals, and more.
amy cottreau
Oct 159 min read


Not-So-Flawless Facade: Mikayla Nogueira & Dishonesty in the Beauty World
Mikayla Nogueira has faced years of controversy over filters, product reviews, advertising, and more. Here’s why these controversies matter to beauty consumers, small businesses, and the industry as a whole.
amy cottreau
Oct 1313 min read


Cool Undertone Colors: The Shades That Make Your Complexion Come Alive
Having a cool undertone can make some colors look amazing and others feel a little off. Here are the cool undertone colors worth trying for your makeup, clothes, hair, and more.
amy cottreau
Oct 88 min read


Blush Placement for Every Face Shape: Where to Apply Blush for Your Best Look
Your blush might be gorgeous, but are you putting it in the right spot? 👀 This blush placement guide shows exactly where to apply blush for round, oval, square, heart, diamond, and long faces, plus how different placements can change your whole look.
amy cottreau
Sep 227 min read


The Viral CoverGirl Yummy Big Oil Stick Review: A Lip Oil for Hydration?
I tried the viral CoverGirl Yummy Big Oil Stick in Berry Big Deal to see if it works as a lip oil for hydration. Here’s how the sheer berry shade looks, wears and feels on dry lips.
amy cottreau
Sep 810 min read


Fall Nails: 20 Beautifully Chic Colors and Trends to Try
Fall nails are getting richer, moodier, and seriously glossy. From burgundy and blackberry to cat-eye effects and cool chrome, these chic colors and trends will take your manicure straight into fall.
amy cottreau
Sep 27 min read


$5 e.l.f. Lip Stain Markers Review: Ballet Core & Mauvelous
Are you e.l.f.ing kidding me? These lip stain markers were only $5 each. I tested Ballet Core and Mauvelous on cool-toned skin, and one shade was so good I'd 100% buy it again.
amy cottreau
Aug 259 min read


COVERGIRL Sterling Blue Review: Is This $6 Cool-Toned Eyeshadow Actually Good?
Can a $6 eyeshadow actually deliver a beautiful cool-toned look? I tested COVERGIRL Sterling Blue to see how its buttery, frosty blue formula looks on the eyes, how well it builds, and whether this Y2K-inspired shade is worth picking up.
amy cottreau
Aug 198 min read


Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Palette Review: Is It Really Cool-Toned?
I put the Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Palette to the test with real swatches and eye looks. Here’s how its icy grays, silver, and smoky shades actually perform on cool-toned skin.
amy cottreau
Aug 1410 min read


Winter Color Season Guide: How to Tell If You're a Winter & the Best Colors and Makeup
The winter color season is known for cool undertones, high contrast, and vibrant colors. This guide will help you identify your season and choose flattering colors, hair shades, and makeup.
amy cottreau
Jul 297 min read


Autumn Color Season Guide: How to Tell If You're an Autumn & the Best Colors and Makeup
Think you might be an Autumn color season? Learn how to identify your subtype, discover your most flattering colors, and find makeup that complements your warm, rich coloring.
amy cottreau
Jul 235 min read


Spring Color Season Guide: How to Tell If You’re a Spring & The Best Colors and Makeup
Not sure if you’re a Spring color season? This guide breaks down how to tell, the three Spring types, and the best colors and makeup to bring out your natural warmth and glow.
amy cottreau
Jul 104 min read


Cool Summer Makeup: The Best Colors, Styles, and Products for Soft Cool-Toned Beauty
If you've discovered you're a Cool Summer, choosing makeup becomes much easier. Learn which blushes, lip colors, eyeshadows, and complexion products work best with your soft, cool-toned coloring, plus shopping tips to help you avoid common mistakes.
amy cottreau
Jun 105 min read


8 Cool-Toned Celebrities and the Beauty Tips We Can Learn From Them
From Anne Hathaway's love of cool pink blush to Lupita Nyong'o's skincare-first philosophy, these cool-toned celebrities offer beauty inspiration for every skin tone.
amy cottreau
Jun 87 min read


Beauty Influencers: Friends or Foes?
Beauty influencers can help us discover amazing products, techniques, and trends, but they also shape unrealistic beauty standards, encourage overconsumption, and blur the line between honest reviews and advertising. This article explores the growing debate around influencer culture, filters, sponsorships, parasocial relationships, and whether beauty creators are truly helping consumers or simply selling to them.
amy cottreau
May 2611 min read


Cool-Toned Concealer Guide: 4 Picks That Actually Stay True (No Yellow Surprise)
Finding a cool-toned concealer that actually stays true can be frustrating. These 4 options don’t pull warm, plus a simple trick to prevent grey under eyes.
amy cottreau
May 184 min read
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