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Gen Zers on BeautyTok finally got to me.

Like many millennials, I kind of cried when I first heard about the return of frosted lipstick.

Even a little shimmer on the pout seemed a little toomuchfor me to wear.

I, an elder millennial, am embracing the return of the early 2000s-era frosted lipstick — here’s why…

Frosted lips definitely screamearly 2000s.

Theyre very Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton circaThe Simple Life.

Hear me out: It doesnt matter if youwear frosted lipsironically or genuinely enjoy the look.

Testing frosted lipstick as an elder millennial.

Theres also a reason certain looks come back around again.

And you know what?

I wasnt mad about it.

Testing frosted lipsticks.

(See exhibits A and B above.)

For a second option, I picked up theMaybelline Lifter Lip Gloss in Topaz.

It delivers a shiny glaze with tiny flecks of glitter that are actually really subtle.

OpuLUST Gloss

Its also super moisturizing since it containshyaluronic acid, which is an added perk.

Overall, they just look more flattering, and not like theyre going to wash you out.

As for the inevitable return ofdresses over jeans?

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Ill be skipping that one, thank you very much.

This article was originally published onMarch 20, 2023

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