From 1998 to 2023: rewriting SATC's beauty script

What would Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte (and Mr. Big) wear these days in their 30's, ***cosmetically*** speaking?

Revisiting old seasons of Sex & the City, a fixation that currently seems to be shared by many, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the beauty products the iconic foursome showed off. Driven by fascination, I've been snapping screenshots and dissecting characters to decode their beauty habits. We're leaving the problematic elements at the door for now—both from the original series and broader beauty industry issues, to focus purely on products and fun.

While it's tempting to explore the reboot, And Just Like That, I've only made it through the first two episodes of it and, frankly, it was a trial. I'd much rather picture our original fashion-forward foursome teleporting to 2023, where the cosmetic buffet is more abundant and advanced.

A quick nostalgic trip through their former beauty faves reveals some interesting details. Evidently, Kiehls, Clinique, MAC, and NARS held some serious real estate on their vanity tables, with some appearances from Nivea, L’oreal, Garnier Fructis, and Eli…