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Holy Grails of Our 20s: Makeup Products Millennials Still Can’t Live Without
17 items
By
Nidhi Chaudhary
The iconic staples that defined an era — and are still in our makeup bags today.
Sections
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FACE – The OG Complexion Queens
CHEEKS – Our Ride-or-Die Flush
LIPS – The Power Pout Era
EYES – Peak Millennial Drama
FACE – The OG Complexion Queens
The under-eye eraser that’s been saving tired eyes since the Tumblr era.
Vanilla Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS
Bulletproof coverage that refuses to budge, no matter how long the day (or night).
Estée Lauder - 2N1 Desert Beige Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
The powder that taught us what “set and forget” really means.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
The bronzer that sculpted a whole generation of cheekbones.
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer
The highlighter that put glow on the map (RIP Becca, but forever in our hearts 💔).
Champagne Pop Smashbox X BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ...
CHEEKS – Our Ride-or-Die Flush
flattering peachy-pink that’s basically makeup royalty.
NARS Powder Blush
That subtle candlelit glow we all chased in our 20s.
Soft And Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish Powder Highlighter - MAC
The blush that actually lasted through a full work day and bottomless brunch.
Amazonian clay 12-hour blush
LIPS – The Power Pout Era
The ultimate ‘90s-nude comeback shade.
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick | Including Velvet Teddy, Taupe, Mehr & ...
A warm brown staple for every throwback vibe.
1993 Vice Hydrating Lipstick - Urban Decay Cosmetics
The gloss that ended sticky lips forever.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna - FU$Y Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
Because sometimes you need a lip that doesn’t move for 12 hours.
Pioneer SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick - Maybelline
EYES – Peak Millennial Drama
The eyeshadow palette that started the palette craze.
Urban Decay Cosmetics - Eyeshadow Palettes - 7 Products
The tool that taught us precision brow artistry.
Brow Wiz® Ultra-Slim Precision Detailing Eyebrow Pencil
Voluminous lashes, dramatic name — iconic status earned.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
The OG cat-eye maker.
Intense Black Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Stila
Drugstore holy grail that still beats out high-end competitors.
Very Black Lash Sensational Mascara - Maybelline
