The Olsen Twins’ Red Carpet Glam

Recreating Their 2004 New York Minute Looks

The Olsen twins first captured the world’s attention as infants, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House. Beyond their acting, what made them stand out to teens and preteens was their fashion sense: one twin always had a playful, stylish outfit while the other complemented her, creating coordinated, effortless-yet-chic looks. Fans adored how they dressed in their movies, on the red carpet, and in everyday appearances — everyone wanted to emulate their style. Their company, Dualstar, produced dozens of films, books, and merchandise, building a devoted fan base while showcasing their distinct fashion-forward personalities. (glamourmagazine.co.uk)

By 2004, the twins starred in New York Minute, their final major film together. In the movie, Ashley played the studious Jane, while Mary‑Kate played the rebellious Roxy — a contrast that mirrored their off-screen personas. Their makeup and red carpet looks for the premiere became instantly memorable: Ashley glowed with clean, luminous elegance, while Mary‑Kate embraced a smoky, slightly edgy style. (teenvogue.com)

Today, the Olsen twins focus on The Row, their minimalist luxury fashion brand. However, their makeup legacy, especially the red carpet looks from New York Minute, continues to inspire beauty enthusiasts and early-2000s nostalgia lovers alike.

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Pati Dubroff: The Artist Behind the Twins’ Glam

The Olsen twins trusted Pati Dubroff, an acclaimed makeup artist, to create their iconic looks. Dubroff has a reputation for balancing glamour and approachability. She has worked with stars like Margot Robbie, Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, and Naomi Watts. (forwardartists.com)

For Britney Spears’s Circus album cover, Dubroff sculpted a bold, ethereal glam that showcased her skill in red-carpet artistry. Her talent for combining soft elegance with lived-in texture made her perfect for the Olsen twins’ contrasting red carpet styles: luminous and understated for Ashley, smoky and edgy for Mary‑Kate.

Recreating Ashley’s New York Minute Look

In a recent TikTok re-creation, Dubroff revisits Ashley Olsen’s red-carpet look. She starts with a sheer, dewy base that blurs imperfections while preserving natural texture. She applies a taupe or bronze eyeshadow to the lid and smudges dark eyeliner along the lower lash line for soft definition.

Dubroff keeps upper-lash mascara minimal, emphasizing the lower lashes to make Ashley’s eyes appear open and expressive. She finishes with a pale nude, glossy lip to reflect light — capturing the soft shimmer and understated elegance of early-2000s beauty. This look feels nostalgic yet modern, perfectly suited for today’s beauty trends.

@patidubroff

#olsentwins makeup from early 2000s… i did that! Part one – #ashleyolsen sparkling and soft taupe smudge eye. Big shout out to my model and social media cheerleader @jk ultra

♬ original sound – patidubroff

 

Recreating Mary‑Kate’s New York Minute Look

Dubroff also reimagines Mary‑Kate Olsen’s premiere makeup. Starting with a luminous, sheer foundation, she intensifies the eyes with charcoal or muted-black shadow, smudging it for a slightly undone, smoky effect.

The lips remain glossy nude to balance the darkness around the eyes. Dubroff avoids heavy contour, allowing Mary‑Kate’s natural bone structure to shine through. The result is red carpet-ready, edgy, and reminiscent of the twins’ early-2000s persona. You can follow her on Tik Tok @patidubroff.

@patidubroff

#olsentwins makeup from early 2000s… i did that! Part one – #ashleyolsen sparkling and soft taupe smudge eye. Big shout out to my model and social media cheerleader @jk ultra

♬ original sound – patidubroff

Products to Recreate the Olsen Twins’ 2004 Makeup

These products help bridge early-2000s glam with modern beauty techniques, making it easy to achieve their iconic red-carpet style today. Pati Dubroff states in her Tik Toks that you can just use makeup that you have at home. Since I don’t know what makeup you have at home, I will give you some examples and colors that are close or pretty close to the look. This Tik Tok from @lilachilds is a pretty good demonstration for what to do. I will link the products below so you can easily get them if you wish.

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Replying to @Sam Weir Mary Kate and Ashley Olson smokey glowy inspired makeup tutorial a la @Sabrina Marie 💗’s video! #marykateandashley #marykateolsen #ashleyolsen #olsontwinsmakeup #smudgeyliner #nightoutmakeup

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Reflect Highlighter Stick

What it is:

A universal, lit-from-within glow that defies expectations, Reflect Highlighter Stick shade “Pearl” is the secret to effortlessly dewy, glass skin.

What it does:

• Treat your skin with Reflect Highlighter for a healthy, universal glow that replicates an hour of skin pampering and massage with your favorite facialist.
• Housed in a gold designer case, Reflect Highlighter’s pearlescent pigments create a natural looking, dewy finish that works wherever you desire subtle, sensual radiance.

This reflect highlighter stick is for the glowy parts on the face, like cheek bones, cupid’s bow and some under the eyebrow as a highlight there. The shade “pearl” is used for base of lips too.

If you would like to purchase these blushes for yourself, you can find Victoria Beckham Beauty Reflect Highlighter Stick on Bluemercury.com New customers can get 15% off using my link and promo code WELCOME15 at checkout.

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint

What it is:

A complexion tint that is a first for CHANEL, featuring pigment micro-droplets that deliver a water-fresh sensation and a radiant, healthy-looking glow.

What it does:

Created with patented MicroFluidic technology, its lightweight gel texture bursts with ultra-pure ingredients for a bare-skin effect with eight hours of hydration and comfort. Skin feels refreshed and energized.

If you would like to purchase the Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint for yourself, you can find it at Nordstrom. When you use my link, you will get a Free Gift with a Beauty or Fragrance purchase from participating brands on qualifying orders, while supplies last!

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Victoria Beckham The Concealer Pen by Augustus Bader

What it is:

The high-performance, double-impact formula gives you exquisite second-skin coverage.

What it does:

• After 4 Weeks: The Concealer Pen shows visible improvement of fine lines and wrinkles. It diminishes dark circles, decreases under eye puffiness and improves the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

If you would like to purchase this concealer pen for yourself, you can find Victoria Beckham The Concealer Pen by Augustus Bader on Bluemercury.com New customers can get 15% off using my link and promo code WELCOME15 at checkout.

Victoria Beckham Matte Bronzing Brick

What it is:

Save your skin from sun damage with a duo of natural-looking bronzers to mimic that just-back-from-Miami look.

What it does:

• Sun-kissed effect is emphasizing all your best angles with a two-step bronzing and contouring routine.
• Soft focus finish that rejuvenates dull skin, Matte Bronzer Brick leaves you with a buildable golden radiance that works year-round.
• The refill pan pairs with their refillable, plastic-free, keepsake compact. Simply remove the pan and replace with your refill. Recycle your used pan and packaging.

If you would like to purchase this bronzer for yourself, you can find Victoria Beckham Matte Bronzing Brick on Bluemercury.com New customers can get 15% off using my link and promo code WELCOME15 at checkout.

Laura Mercier Rose Translucent Loose Setting Powder Mini

What it is:

The cult-favorite Translucent Loose Setting Powder, now talc-free with ultra-blurring power. Instantly blur the look of pores, fine lines and imperfections while extending makeup wear up to 16 hours, with our Ultra-Blur Loose Setting Powder. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid to deliver hydrating, all-day comfort, while controlling shine with a natural finish. Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid provides all-day comfort on all skin types, even dry skin!

What it does:

• To achieve the Flawless Face, saturate the Velour Puff with Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur, working powder into puff by folding and rubbing the halves together. Tap off excess. Press puff onto skin using a rolling motion to set makeup.

Pro Tip:

• • Double set areas that need more blurring, like fine lines, large pores, and texture.
  • Spot set difficult-to-reach areas, like around nostrils, with a small flat tapered brush like the Secret Brightening Powder Brush.

Use pressed powder around nose and chin but don’t blend over “pearl” area need to keep the glow while making a contrast look. 

If you would like to purchase the Laura Mercier Rose Translucent Loose Setting Powder Mini, you can find it on Bluemercury.com. If you use my link, you will get a free gift with your purchase for every order you make. No limits!

Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Color Balm

What it is:

A glow-boosting cream blush stick that imparts a nourishing veil of glossy gleaming color. Get ready to blush like never before!

What it does:

• Soft, buildable color
• Dewy, luminous finish
• Lightweight, non-sticky feel
• Flatters all skin tones
• Multifunctional color booster for cheeks and lips
• Infused with squalane, passion fruit extract and shea butter
• Free of Silicone, Parabens, Sulfates, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum and Phthalates

When recreating the Olsen twins’ makeup look, place the powder blush glow shade “paradise peony’ on your upper cheek bone. There is a video below to give you a visual example.

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If you would like to purchase these blushes for yourself, you can find Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush on Bluemercury.com New customers can get 15% off using my link and promo code WELCOME15 at checkout. 

Urban Decay “cookie” Eyebrows Tinted Gel

What it is:

A waterproof, tinted eyebrow gel, with volumizing fibers, that builds, shapes, tints, and keeps your brows in place for up to 24 hours.

What it does:

This brow gel with castor oil gives smudge-resistant, transfer-resistant wear that resists flaking. The tapered, asymmetrical eyebrow brush packs on hair-like fibers to build to your desired volume level. The waterproof, nourishing formula delivers thicker-, fuller-, voluminous-looking brows that last.

If you would like to purchase the 

Urban Decay “cookie” Eyebrows Tinted Gel for yourself, you can find it on my LTK storefront!

Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Shade “Cocoa”

What it is:

A creamy, smudge-free eyeliner with vivid, high-performance colors that simply demand attention.

What it does:

A sophisticated wardrobe of new neutrals, infused with skin-loving ingredients for long-lasting wear. Satin Kajal Liner glides on smoothly for gorgeous color and eye-calming comfort in a single swipe. It delivers dramatic eye definition any way you wear it, whether seamlessly crisp or lusciously lived-in, the possibilities are endless.

Go in tight to the waterline and rub in with finger. Do the same with your upper eyelid.

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Armani liquid shadow shade “68S”

What it is:

A long-lasting, crease-proof liquid eyeshadow in multiple finishes with up to 16 hours of buildable color and a lightweight feel.

What it does:

This liquid eyeshadow features pure color pigments in a water-infused formula for buildable, high-impact color that glides on smoothly and blends easily. The multipurpose applicator allows for a variety of bold eyeshadow, eyeliner, and smoky eye looks—no primer required.

If you would like to purchase the Armani liquid shadow shade “68S” for yourself, you can find them on my LTK Storefront!

Chanel Inimitable Extreme Mascara

What it is:

This intensely pigmented mascara resists time, heat and humidity for a smudge-proof result. One by one, lashes are enhanced for a sophisticated 3D effect

What it does:

Mineral powder microbeads deliver volume, length and curl for multidimensional lashes. It’s enriched with ultra-pure pigments, and the formula offers the antioxidant benefits of vitamin E and a resistant polymer that promises longer wear. With an easy-to-use brush, it helps coat every lash to create a precise finish. Ophthalmologist-tested and suitable for contact lens wearers.

Make sure to curl your lashes before applying for a more lifted but natural look.

If you would like to purchase the Chanel Inimitable Extreme Mascara for yourself, you can find it on my LTK Storefront!

The Row: Minimalist Luxury from the Olsen Twins

The Olsen twins didn’t just exit acting; they built The Row, a luxury fashion brand founded in 2006. The label emphasizes minimalism, quality fabrics, precise tailoring, and timeless silhouettes — reflecting the twins’ personal style and the elegance seen in their red-carpet makeup. (businessinsider.com)

The Row rejects fleeting trends, favoring enduring designs. This mirrors Pati Dubroff’s makeup philosophy: understated, polished, and effortless. Whether it’s Ashley’s luminous glow or Mary‑Kate’s smoky edge, their aesthetic principles translate seamlessly into fashion.

Fans of the Olsen twins can channel the same sense of sophistication through The Row’s collection. The brand exemplifies consistency, attention to detail, and elegance — principles that guided the twins’ public personas and continue to inspire beauty and style today.

Why the Olsen Twins’ Makeup Still Inspires

Even as trends come and go, the Olsen twins’ New York Minute makeup remains relevant. Pati Dubroff captured a mix of innocence, grit, shimmer, and shadow that feels effortlessly chic decades later.

Ashley’s soft glow and Mary‑Kate’s smoky edge remind us that early-2000s beauty was nuanced, polished, and adaptable — traits that carry through to The Row’s fashion philosophy. Their evolution from teen stars to design powerhouses demonstrates how a cohesive aesthetic, whether in makeup or wardrobe, can endure and remain aspirational.

What made the Olsen twins so influential wasn’t just their acting or beauty — it was how they brought fashion into every aspect of their lives. One twin often styled the other, helping each other pick coordinated, on-trend outfits. Fans wanted to emulate them not only in makeup but in clothing, accessories, and overall style. That sense of effortless chic and refined minimalism continues today through The Row, proving that their fashion influence isn’t just nostalgia — it’s timeless.

If recreating the Olsen twins’ iconic looks inspires you or sparks nostalgia for Y2K glam, share your thoughts. Which twin’s style resonates most with you? And if you’re drawn to minimalist, timeless fashion, explore The Row to experience their evolved aesthetic firsthand.