# Frost Lipstick Trend Returns > Y2K frost lipsticks surge as MAC and brands revive 2000s makeup trend. - Title: Frost Lipstick Trend Returns · Cosmopolitan | Shortify - Summary: Y2K frost lipsticks surge as MAC and brands revive 2000s makeup trend. MAC and other brands are reintroducing frost lipsticks from the early 2000s, sparking… - Keywords: frost lipstick, mac cosmetics, y2k makeup, pinterest trends, vintage makeup, lips, makeup artist, erins parsons, emily harper, kyle anderson, Frost, Lipstick - Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a74181039/frost-lipstick-trend - Author: Beth Gillette - Published: 2026-10-20T20:59:02+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: frost lipstick, mac cosmetics, y2k makeup, pinterest trends, vintage makeup, lips, makeup artist, erins parsons, emily harper, kyle anderson ## Frost Lipstick Trend Returns Frost lipsticks are making a comeback after decades away, driven by Y2K nostalgia and social media trends. > I’m honestly shocked it’s taken so long. ## Why Frost Lipsticks Resurfaced Makeup artist Erin Parsons discovered discontinued MAC Frost lipsticks on eBay, leading to viral videos that revived the trend. > I wore frosty shades in the 2000s, but i never realized how few existed until i did a try-on of discontinued mac frost lipsticks in 2.024 ## The Y2K Frost Lipstick History Frost lipsticks were popular in the 1960s with pale shades, warming through the 1970s to 1990s grunge styles, and peaked in the early 2000s. > They became popular in the ’60s with very pale shades; in the ’70s, they got warmer toned; in the ’80s, it was pinks and fuchsias; then in the ’90s were the grunge shades, and of course 2000s, you think of a pale frosted pink lip ## Pinterest Data Shows Surge Pinterest’s beauty trend report shows 'frosted makeup' up 286 percent, with 'metallic lips' and 'frosted lips 2000s' both rising 52 and 42 percent. > frosted makeup is up 286 percent, while 'metallic lips' and 'frosted lips 2000s' are both up 52 and 42 percent, respectively ## Experts on the Trend Makeup artist Kyle Anderson says frost lipsticks bring fun back after the clean beauty era, while Emily Harper credits Pamela Anderson’s influence. > There is a whimsical feeling when you throw on something sparkly and metallic ## How to Wear Frost Lipsticks Pair frost lipsticks with a cool-toned lip liner several shades darker than natural lip color for a 90s-inspired look. > My best advice is to pair a frosted lipstick with a cool-toned lip liner several shades deeper than your natural lip color for that ’90s look ## MAC’s Frost Campaign MAC launched a new campaign with 10 frost lipsticks and three discontinued shades, including TV Gold and Jet. > Last week, mac announced its newest campaign, mac frost, highlighting 10 new frosty lipsticks and three old favorites that were brought back (chintz, spanish fly, and jet) ## Top Frost Lipstick Picks Covergirl’s Sugar Almond and Mob Beauty’s Frostbite are popular frost lipsticks for their vintage-inspired hues and smooth formulas. > Parsons tested a handful of drugstore frost lipsticks that were still available in a video, and her favorite was covergirl’s sugar almond ## Why Frost Lipsticks Work Frost lipsticks create a playful yet versatile look that blends with modern trends like anti-blush and clean beauty. > I could see anti-blush being a great pairing because it creates balance while letting the frost lipstick have the spotlight ## The Frost Lipstick Legacy Frost lipsticks have been a staple in makeup since the 1960s, evolving through decades before their recent resurgence. > They became popular in the ’60s with very pale shades; in the ’70s, they got warmer toned; in the ’80s, it was pinks and fuchsias; then in the ’90s were the grunge shades, and of course 2000s, you think of a pale frosted pink lip ## Frost Lipstick Future More brands are expected to join the frost lipstick trend, with MAC leading the revival of vintage makeup styles. > I’m sure a lot of brands will jump on the trend or re-promote products that already exist in their line ## The Y2K Nostalgia Effect Y2K nostalgia is driving the frost lipstick trend, with fans pairing it with vintage fashion and modern makeup techniques. > I think y2k nostalgia has a lot to do with it ## Why Frost Lipsticks Are Back Frost lipsticks are back because they offer a playful, nostalgic look that fits with current makeup trends and Y2K nostalgia. > Coming out of a clean beauty, minimalist era, people want to have fun again, and this is a way to step into a modern version of y2k makeup ## The Frost Lipstick Movement The frost lipstick trend is growing rapidly, with brands and makeup artists collaborating to bring back Y2K styles. > I’m sure a lot of brands will jump on the trend or re-promote products that already exist in their line ## Key takeaway MAC and other brands are reintroducing frost lipsticks from the early 2000s, sparking a 286% increase in 'frosted makeup' trends on Pinterest.