This New YouTube Series Is All About Girls Inspiring Girls

Alli Hoff Kosik
Jun 04, 2017

Anyone out there putting in hard work on a job hunt can tell you that tech is where it’s at. Tech-based skills are practically a must in any industry, and web developers and mobile designers are among the professional gigs expected to see the biggest salary boost this year. The pace of technology has accelerated so much, in fact, that many dream jobs haven’t even been invented yet. What’s the takeaway here? The efforts you may have noticed in recent years to engage more young girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are super important for the next generation of career women.

To this end, YouTube Red launched Hyperlinkedon May 31. The web series stars music up-and-comers L2M and highlights themes of STEM and entrepreneurship against a backdrop of more tried and true coming-of-age storylines. “I hope that after people watch our show, they feel unstoppable, and that they will take all the inspiration and [messages of breaking stereotypes] into their daily lives,” says Lexi Drew, a L2M member and series star.

Hyperlinked was inspired by the true story of a 16-year-old girl who built her own website, ultimately gaining attention and investment from major names like Procter & Gamble. The name-dropping doesn’t stop there, though. The show itself has support from Google’s computer science in media team, The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Rosalind Wiseman (who wrote the book that inspired Mean Girls), and Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls CODE.

As an adviser to the show, Bryant got an early introduction to the project and shared ideas with the Hyperlinked creative team throughout production. We had the opportunity to get her take on what makes this new YouTube series so special — and why encouraging girls and women to learn more about STEM should be a priority for all of us.

Brit + Co: What excited you most about Hyperlinked? Why did you want to be part of it?

Kimberly Bryant: As an engineer, I am really passionate about girls and STEM, and I think it’s extremely important for girls to see themselves as STEM innovators in media. As a mom, I know how much time my own daughter spends on YouTube, so I was even more excited about a web series showing girls interacting with technology, knowing the potential impact the series can have.

B+C: What do you think viewers of all ages will take away from Hyperlinked?

KB: I think the series will have the greatest impact on girls who are in the same age range as the young stars — middle school girls — although it will certainly have crossover for other age groups. The storyline follows the girls through typical tween experiences and shows them as multi-faceted, talented, smart, and inspirational figures. This, of course, will also resonate with parents in search of positive role models for their daughters, and younger girls will latch onto the series from older siblings. The series is also a groundbreaker in terms of creating a platform for multi-faceted stories which center girls as leaders and innovators. This will certainly create opportunities for similar creative vehicles for teen girls, young women, and women, in general, in a market with very few images of this type. That’s a win for women, overall.

B+C: Why are shows like Hyperlinked important — especially in the current political climate, and as we work as a society to help women embrace STEM?

KB: The work that organizations like Black Girls CODE do to introduce girls and women as STEM leaders is vitally important in our current political climate. We constantly battle male-dominative paradigms that shape the narrative of leaders and innovators as predominantly male and primarily white. This falsely represents the true shift in our society as it relates to the ascension of women and people of color across multiple fields, including the technology space. Media vehicles such as Hyperlinked offer definite alternative images, which help influence perceptions for future generations. It’s extremely important that young people receive these positive and self-affirming messages early in their developmental stages. It allows them to build positive self-images, which are foundations for success and self-actualization as they mature.

B+C: What is so revolutionary about Hyperlinked‘s approach?

KB: There have certainly been similar shows with girls as protagonists on more traditional media platforms, but the current market — especially with young viewers — is moving increasingly to platforms like YouTube. I think Hyperlinked is a fresh take on a familiar format with the added benefit of including a technology focus, with a young, multicultural, female cast.

B+C: Speaking based both on your work with Black Girls CODE and Hyperlinked, can you share generally about the importance of young girls and women learning to embrace and pursue STEM?

KB: Our world is becoming increasingly tech-enabled and tech-powered. It’s very important that women — who represent over 50 percent of the population — have a seat at the table of innovation and creation of technology. We need to position women and girls to become not just the consumers of technology, but the creators of it.

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The Best 'Hot Ones' Episodes To Binge When You're Feeling Spicy

“Hot Ones: it’s the show with hot questions, and even hotter wings.” It's the mantra for the best online interview series, hosted by First We Feast. Hot Ones is a slightly different – and dare I say devilish – interview show, and has become *pretty* iconic in the realm of great web series. The episodes always bring the humor, plus host Sean’ Evans' interviewing skills are impressively unmatched.

Evans comes in hot AF on his guests with deep-dive questions as they move through the interview eating hot wings of varying spice levels. The stakes rise higher as they scale the Scovilles and interview questions amp up, a combo which usually unravels guests (unless you’re Lorde) in a super comedic fashion.

Though I wouldn’t wish the Hot Ones spice challenge upon myself (or anyone I care about) it makes for a unique concept that I can’t help but keep coming back to. Seeing your favorite celebrities reveal their authentic selves in an interview while ingesting insane amounts of spice is always a fun time.

If you're new to Hot Ones or may have missed some of the standout moments from the 400 episode-long series, I handpicked a few of the best episodes to give you a boost of humor this week. Check out our faves below, and keep an eye out for more awesome celeb guests coming this year!

Amelia Dimoldenberg

The queen of chicken herself, Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg, appeared on this week's episode of Hot Ones and we can't get enough! Right off the bat, Sean calls her his "chicken-fueled talk show host, sister in arms" which was so funny, I had to rewind. They talk about how she interacts with her own guests, surprising props, and her iconic red carpet interviews. In her signature chaos, Amelia breaks out a portable fan to try and cool her tongue, but she actually does remarkably well compared to the tears and freak outs we've seen before!

*NSYNC

Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone, AKA *NSYNC stepped up to the Hot Ones challenge, beating the record for most wings on the table before they even took their first bite. In this episode, they talk about the making of their new single, “Better Place,” what it’s like to be in a boyband (although now, they’re more of a manband), crazy fan experience, and the infamous Star Wars casting rumors.

Sean and the boys struggle hilariously through the last of the hot sauces, but the crew still manages to answer all of the questions. Whether you were a die-hard fan of *NSYNC or only caught the tail-end of their Y2K run, you just can’t miss this monumental episode of Hot Ones.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Award-winning actor, best-selling cookbook author, and the founder and CEO of Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow, wasn't too enthused about the hot sauce-drenched wings in front of her when she first sat down at the Hot Ones table.

"I am full of regret," she says at the start. "I can't believe I'm here... I like hot sauce, I like spicy, but I don't think I'm equipped to be here." LOL, same! That's exactly what we'd say if we were on Hot Ones.

Though she hesitantly approaches the wing line-up throughout the interview, Gwyneth offers thoughtful insights on running a business, dishes on behind-the-scenes deets from her film work, and even reveals a best-kept secret cocktail recipe from the Paltrow family! This interview is totally worth watching to the end – Sean and Gwyneth team up for a hilarious post-show segment.

Jennifer Lawrence

J Law enters the Hot Ones ring looking iconic and glowy AF. The beaming look she begins with slowly turns to a glistening sweat, though, as she wades her way through the sauce lineup. The anecdotes she gives about her career throughout the interview (that watches more like a playful conversation between good friends) all testify to her commitment to acting. For example, she’s coughed up her swallowed nose ring on set *right* in front of Leo DiCaprio, and has torn her literal diaphragm while filming Mother. She’s increasingly “a little hurt” by the Hot Ones spice, but a little turns into a lot once Sean leads her to Da Bomb Beyond Insanity. We’re constantly amazed by Jennifer’s previous projects (like Silver Lining’s Playbook, The Hunger Games, and American Hustle), but feel just a tad curious about her Chili Pizza Sandwich concoction.

Rosalía

Rosalía states that she’s not really a hot sauce person before her Hot Ones interview starts, and as the spice grows, she discovers the “disturbing” nature of the show. The singer-songwriter’s energy is delightful and silly in general, so seeing her be herself while eating hot AF wings is just as fun in this episode. She runs through an entertaining anecdote about her time being a singer-for-hire in Barcelona, her favorite emotion-inducing instruments, and teaches us how to describe devilishly hot and spicy food in Spanish.

Megan Thee Stallion

Whatever Megan Thee Stallion does, I truly support and love her. She's a model, singer, rapper, fashion and beauty icon, and comedian rolled into one stunning and talented women. She always keeps it real, especially on her 2021 episode of Hot Ones. While literally indulging in some hot girl sh*t with the show's spice-filled sauce lineup, Megan carries on an engaging conversation about her love of anime, the top sonic influences to her music style, and music video behind-the-scenes. The moments where she's falling apart from the spice and needs to reel things back in are the funniest.

Paul Rudd

If you were anywhere on the internet when Paul Rudd's Hot Ones episode came out, you obviously know the iconic "hey, look at us" line that was meme'd for seemingly forever. Aside from relishing in those few seconds, and watching Paul be the super handsome actor, writer, producer and heartthrob he is, Sean leads a conversation that makes the episode barely an interview. It carries out so naturally, and the video feels like him and Paul are just two best pals hanging out. By the end, they pretty much are besties. The best moment from Paul Rudd's episode falls at the end of the video – watch the last minute, hot sauce-induced improv acting challenge play out above.

Lizzo

Musician, rapper, beauty queen, Instagram icon, and Yitty CEO Lizzo hopped on Hot Ones last summer to chat all things music theory, red carpet fashion and career starts. Among insightful responses about how formal music training shaped her budding career, and talk about the cities with the best music scenes, Sean pops off with a mega-throwback Lizzo fact. His hardcore interview research often surprises guests, and Lizzo's case is no exception. Watch as Sean throws Nardwuar-like interview knowledge at Lizzo about her first years as an underground rapper, and how well she excitedly receives it.

Viola Davis

Acting and producing powerhouse Viola Davis delivered some truly unfiltered reactions to the Hot Ones sauce lineup. Between gracefully answered questions about her background in theater, and what goes into making a movie like The Woman King, Viola's responses to the spice just adds so much magic to the already amazing interview. She starts getting scared around the 69,000 Scoville mark, so the fact that she kept composure that far in to the episode is amazing. The best quote from Viola from this series? "My lips are burning off... and I've got some lips."

Midsommar and A Good Person actress Florence Pugh is scared of the hot sauce lineup from the start of her episode. Shockingly, she powers through the Scovilles with only a trace of her initial hesitance. Her sweat-filled episode first dives into the real behind-the-scenes of eating on camera with a hilarious Flo anecdote from the set of Hawkeye – she got to eat mac n cheese all day at work, which is a true dream of ours. Just have to LOL. Flo throws out recipe pairing ideas for each hot sauce she and Sean enjoy down the line, which shows her chef’s headspace, a la Cooking With Flo. This 2023 episode leaves her in legit tears and sweat.. But we’d be in the same exact state after all that!

Gordon Ramsey

For maybe the most highly anticipated Hot Ones round, multi-Michelin star holder and restauranteur Gordon Ramsay stepped up to the sauces. Of course he had to harshly critique the Hot Ones wings themselves, and with the spiciest sauces they're coated in. The episode is full of snarky banter between Gordon and Sean, and of course, a healthy amount of spice-retaliating profanity. Jokes aside, the fact that you can tell each of them is having an absolute ball in the interview is my favorite part. But, the segment where Sean makes scrambled eggs for Gordon is pretty funny, too.

Mille Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things and Enola Holmes joined Hot Ones in 2022 for a pretty panic-filled episode. She was smooth sailing until the duo chowed down on the Da Domb hot sauce about halfway through the interview. From then on, it was pure melodrama and pain. Millie thought she had it at the beginning, when she makes a stab at Tom Holland's Hot Ones performance, but it subsequently all crumbles under her, and the irony is hilarious.

Emma Chamberlain

Miss Emma Chamberlain approaches the beginning of her Hot Ones episode with the utmost confidence, and the chemistry she has with Sean throughout the episode makes for a charming watch. Sean's questions explore the range outside of Emma's YouTube career (though their discussion about editing styles is pretty neat), tapping into coffee nerd moments from her brand Chamberlain Coffee, exploring her famous Architectural Digest home renovations, and even chatting about homemade nut milk. Emma slowly ends up in tears due to the Scoville spices and resorts to praying to the ghosts of Hot Ones guests past, but she rocked the challenge either way.

Khloe Kardashian

Khloe K prefaces her Hot Ones visit by admitting that she doesn't eat chicken or hot sauce, which gives the impression that she probably won't be able to handle the heat with ease. The episode quickly proves that assumption wrong, and she goes all the way without reasonable struggle. Sean talks with Khloe about the behind-the-scenes workings of reality TV and her perspectives on lifelong fame, which made the episode a really eye-opening experience for me. It's entertaining to watch Khloe succumb to the spice, because we don't usually see the more authentic side of a highly-tailored personality like hers. You can tell Sean wants to learn a lot in his interviews, and in Khloe's case, he gets curious about self-care, and hilariously whips out a notepad to take notes on her coveted skincare advice.

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Dunkin’s “Divisive” New Donut Flavor Has Fans In A Chokehold: “Surprisingly Good”

Dunkin'just dropped a new specialty donut flavor alongside their spring menu, and it’s already got fans in a doozy. Inspired by perhaps the most sugary dessert out there, cotton candy, it’s not hard to see the treat going downhill (AKA being way too sweet). Plenty of Dunkin’ fans are still skeptical about the new flavor – making this the most divisive donut drop in a hot minute.

Read on to learn more about Dunkin’s Cotton Candy donut and the best fan reactions to the new flavor!

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Dunkin’ describes their all-new Cotton Candy Specialty Donut as “asweet throwback for kids and kids at heart.” It’s a filled donut full of cotton candy-flavored buttercream that’s then topped with strawberry icing and blue sprinkles.

But is it really as “whimsical and delicious” as the chain claims? Dunkin’ fans on Reddit had a lot of thoughts.

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If you’re wondering about the true flavor, one person who tried it reported that it tasted like a combo of bubblegum and cotton candy ice cream. Another person liked that it was “very balanced.”

“Not a fan of cotton candy flavored stuff but this was pretty good or at least better than expected,” one customer reported on Reddit. “The doughnut wasn't overly sweet and I liked that the cotton candy flavor was all in the cream. I also liked how soft the dough was.”

“I really liked how the filling was more fluffy and airy compared to regular donut filling!” another person said. “The cotton candy flavor was quite subtle which I think was for the best lol.”

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While plenty of people were pleasantly surprised by the Cotton Candy Specialty Donut, others could not find the strength to stomach it.

“Not appetizing to me at all but it looks cute,” someone said.

“I actually think Dunkin's R&D is run by tweens,” another commented. “Cotton candy donut, how ridiculous.”

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This is a treat you just have to try for yourself. No matter what you think about the Cotton Candy Specialty Donut, you can also snag some other great items from Dunkin’ this spring, including the all-new Blueberry Sprinkle MUNCHKINS and Ham & Swiss Pretzel Sliders. They also launched an Arctic Cherry energy drink and brought the famed Dunkalatte for sippers to enjoy!

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Get Fit Anywhere with These Free YouTube Resistance Band Workouts

When you're looking to refresh your workout at home, there are tons of YouTube workout videos to choose from, ranging from super easy to hardcore HIIT. Since they’re free, these videos are an awesome resource for trying out new exercises and switching up your workout routine. You may have seen resistance bands at the gym or received a new set during the holidays and wondered how you’re actually supposed to use them. Lucky for you, the world of YouTube workout videos is to help! Most of these workouts are short, meaning they’re easy to fit into your jam-packed sched. If you want to get a longer workout in, tack one of these onto the end of a run, or group a few videos from one of these channels together! Arm yourself with a yoga mat and a band, and you’re set to get your sweat on.

Not only are resistance bands a convenient option for working out at home, they’re also one of the best options for both travel and small space workouts, since they’re ultra-light and compact. Another perk? They’re crazy cheap and can be ordered online for under $15 (sometimes even less!). Seems like a small price to pay for being able to work out literally anywhere, right?

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MONDAY

The BEST Band Workout

Start the week off right with this short but surprisingly sweat-inducing workout from the Tone It Up girls. Trainers Karena and Katrina have a cult following, and after doing a few of their YouTube workouts, we totally understand why. They’re super encouraging and engaging, and everything from their music to their attitude is fun and positive. Give this full-body workout a try and you’ll barely notice the 14 minutes fly by. (via Tone It Up)

TUESDAY

30-MIN INTENSE MINI BAND WORKOUT

Okay Tuesday, time to up the intensity. This full-body workout focuses on completing as many reps as you can in 50 seconds. @growingwithannanas provides a good vibes workout with energetic music and easy instruction.

WEDNESDAY

Full Body Mini RESISTANCE BAND Workout

Trainer Heather Robertson starts you off with lower body exercises using a mini band, then upper body and then finishes things off with ab exercises for a total body workout that feels amazing.

THURSDAY

15-Minute RESISTANCE BAND WORKOUT

On a time crunch? Sculpt and strengthen your body in this 15-min workout using a light to medium resistance band with handles. Trainer Mikala takes you through 45-second intervals to breeze through this full-body workout.

FRIDAY

Tighten & Tone Your Abs With a Resistance Band

In this workout, trainer Katia Pryce uses a handle-less resistance band to make your abs hurt so good. Don’t let the fact that you get to lay down for most of this workout fool you; this is a tough one, but Pryce does an amazing job of talking you through each move. Get ready for the soreness you’ll feel tomorrow. (via CosmoBody)

SATURDAY

Full Body Resistance Band Workout

This video is a full 30 minutes and you will feel the burn. We especially love the short cardio burst at the end of this workout, which really gets your heart rate up and ends the sweat sesh on a high note. (via GymRa)

SUNDAY

Thigh Trimmer & Butt Lifter Workout

You’ll need a few different circular bands to complete this workout from Cassey Ho of Blogilates, but the targeted toning you get in return is totally worth the minimal investment. Cassey is also fun and encouraging, which is probably why she has over 3 million subscribers on YouTube! (via Blogilates)

MIX IT UP

Resistance Band Arms & Abs Workout

Work your upper body and core with this 12-minute video that takes you from standing moves to planks and then to a floor abs series. We love that this channel also offers printables of their workouts, so you can do them without watching the video once you get the hang of the moves. (via The Live Fit Girl)

10-Minute Travel Resistance Band Workout

This workout from PopSugar Fitness and Fit Chicks Michelle Lovitt and Angie Akers utilizes super compact bow-tie bands, making it ideal for travel (or tiny apartments!) Be warned: The triceps series is absolutely killer, but you’ll feel strong and accomplished when you’re done. (via PopSugar Fitness)

Short Full Body Workout With Resistance Bands

No bands? No problem. Natalie Jill constructed all the moves in this video so that you can do them with or without resistance bands. Go ahead and add them in for a little extra intensity, but these exercises will have an impact no matter what. We also love that she explains how to use different types of bands for the same result, meaning you can adapt whichever kind you have to her workout. (via Natalie Jill Fitness)

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8 "Cringey" Sitcoms That Aged Horribly

TV shows have the unique ability to capture the cultural pulse of their time, and sitcoms might just be the greatest example. They're packed with relevant humor and characters that are supposed to be relatable, so they quickly become staples in homes across the country.

However, as we continue to evolve as a society, so do our standards, and plenty of shows you might've watched as a kid or teen now just seem dated or even downright offensive in hindsight. Here are some classic sitcoms that, while once iconic, haven't aged well.

Scroll to see all the sitcoms that actually aged really badly...

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1. How I Met Your Mother

It's natural to have flawed characters in TV series, but one How I Met Your Mother character in particular, Barney Stinson, is especially problematic. Portrayed by Neil Patrick Harris, Barney is known for being manipulative and casually misogynistic.

For instance, he has a "playbook" of pick-up lines, regularly lies to women just to sleep with them, and perpetuates toxic masculinity. Barney's behavior might've been able to snag some laughs back in the day, but his disrespectful actions wouldn't be so well-received by audiences in 2025.

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2. Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men continues to air on TV and stream across platforms, but that doesn't mean its premise isn't controversial.

Charlie Sheen plays Charlie Harper, a man who routinely treats women as objects for his own pleasure and perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes. Not to mention, Charlie's behavior is showcased in front of his young nephew, Jake, who becomes privy to situations that are way too mature for a kid.

Sure, there is humor in the tension between Charlie and his brother, Alan. Nonetheless, the line between comedy and inappropriate content is definitely blurred.

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3. Ugly Betty

Both the title and plot of Ugly Betty probably wouldn't hold up if it were released today. The show revolves around Betty Suarez, played by America Ferrera, who is a smart, ambitious, and kind-hearted young woman. However, since she wears glasses, has braces, and doesn't follow fashion trends, she's deemed "ugly" and deals with constant ridicule after landing a job at a fashion magazine.

It's undeniable that Ugly Betty is packed with both funny and heartfelt moments. Nonetheless, the way the show treats Betty's looks and reinforces harmful beauty standards feels super outdated in our more body-positive and inclusive era.

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4. That 70's Show

When you think of That 70's Show, you might picture the classic bell-bottom-wearing friend group sitting around, surrounded by clouds of smoke. Compared to how the character Fes, played by Wilmer Valderrama, was treated, the underage drug use seems relatively tame.

As the "foreign exchange student," Fes is not only given a name that reduces him to being an outsider, but a lot of the humor surrounding his character also just relies on racist stereotypes. That 70's Show might've intended to be lighthearted, but it's tough to imagine a modern sitcom leaning on so many old tropes.

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5. Everybody Loves Raymond

Despite being a funny character, Ray Barone, played by Ray Romano, reinforces problematic gender roles in Everybody Loves Raymond.

He comes off as a passive husband who typically sides with his mother over his wife, leaving his wife to shoulder much of the emotional labor and household chores. This old-fashioned family dynamic feels especially inappropriate today when modern sitcoms are trying to challenge these old stereotypes.

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6. The Big Bang Theory

The initial appeal of The Big Bang Theory centered around nerd culture being quirky and odd, but today, this kind of "otherness" just isn't considered funny anymore.

Each character also has their own specific issues, with Raj's selective mutism being played for laughs, Penny embodying the "dumb blonde" stereotype, and Sheldon's behavior that's exaggerated for comedic effect. In 2025, this sitcom seems repetitive and shallow since it leans too heavily on stereotypes.

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7. Home Improvement

When it comes to Home Improvement, this show pushed a traditional narrative where men are defined by their roles as the breadwinners and having handyman skills; meanwhile, a woman's value is tied to her appearance and household duties.

Tim Taylor, played by Tim Allen, is a one-dimensional character whose storyline almost totally revolves around his role as the host of "Tool Time," a fictional TV show. Not to mention, there's the "Tool Time girl," a woman whose sole purpose is to stand and look attractive while introducing Tim and his co-host. The lack of depth and outdated gender tropes make Home Improvement a tough watch today.

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8. According to Jim

On a similar note, the show According to Jim features a father, played by Jim Belushi, who embodies traditional gender roles. His behavior doesn't fit the mold of the typical sitcom dad, though, since Jim is always lying to his wife and sister, interrupting others, and acting just plain rude.

In hindsight, Jim's character perpetuates misogyny and being overly macho, something that probably wouldn't fly if made today.

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51 Makeup Products to Perfect the 'Blush-Draping' Trend

The 'blush-draping' makeup trend is taking the internet by storm, and it's easy to see why. It creates a sculpted, lifted look with minimal effort, highlighting your best features and giving you a soft, natural glow. While typical blush application focuses on the apples of the cheeks, blush draping involves applying it in an upward motion to the temples, blending it toward the forehead, and even in the jaw area. It creates a high-cheekbone effect, adding warmth and a sun-kissed element that feels natural and not overdone. Convinced? We've curated a list of our favorite products to nail the look, from jelly blushes and dewy lip-stains to foundations that provide the perfect base.

Thanks for reading about our favorite finds from across the internet! FYI: We participate in affiliate programs and may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

This Lip Set Comes With The Hottest Color Options

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Infuse your lips with a hydrating and luminous experience when you upgrade to this lip set. With six dewy colors to choose from, each shade promises to leave a long-lasting tint on your pout. The shimmering finish and velvet to matte options will leave a lasting glow.

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The Famous L'Oreal Lumi Glotion

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Summer is approaching fast, and there's nothing better than that dewy and glowy makeup look. The L'Oreal Lumi Glotion is a product that you can apply as a base layer for the rest of your makeup or wear alone to get a subtle tinted moisturizer that will highlight all of the high points of your face and add a touch of bronzer to the rest. It's truly an all-in-one product you need in your collection.

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This Foundation Can Do It All

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It's time to toss those makeup products that are drying and irritating for your skin and upgrade to K-beauty, which will make a difference in no time. This foundation not only hydrates your skin but leaves a natural, lightweight finish that will stay on all day and night. The cherry on top is the SPF 50+, which is a must-have for the warmer seasons ahead.

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A Lip Oil That Comes in Neutral and Deep Shades

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Keep your lips hydrated and glossy with this lip oil. This nourishing formula is packed with plant-based oils that deliver a high-shine finish while protecting your lips from the season’s chilly air.

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An Eyeshadow Pallet With Complimenting Colors

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This two-in-one eyeshadow palette is ideal for creating an autumn-themed sunset effect. It features a matte burnt orange shade that pairs beautifully with shimmery gold. With various color combinations available at an affordable price, you can easily pick up more than one.

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This Liquid Lipstick Won't Budge

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Feel prepared for every opportunity summer throws your way thanks to this liquid lipstick, which has up to sixteen hours of wear. This lip product creates a vibrant look on your lips and is finished off with a matte cover that ensures your look is both kiss-proof and smudge-proof.

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This Foundation for Your Dream Skin

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This foundation is the secret to flawless, dewy skin that everyone has been raving about. Its exclusive puff applicator ensures a smooth, long-lasting finish, promising the most flawless makeup look that can last the night.

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This Makeup Palette With All Your Beauty Essentials

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This Laura Geller New York palette includes a bronzer, two highlighters, blush, and three eyeshadows, all in stunning neutral tones to give you a pretty, glam finish in one compact package.

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A Lip Tint for Sipping on Summer Beverages

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Tint your lips in one simple step with this lip tint, which the internet is in a frenzy about. This weightless and moisturizing product keeps your lips looking vibrant and fresh, ensuring you can drink your favorite summer sips without any transfer or smudging.

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This Glow Skin Balm Is a 4-in-1 Wonder Cream

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The Missha Glow Skin Balm is a four-in-one skincare wonder. It works as a primer, moisturizer, morning mask, and illuminating cream, leaving a dewy, luminous finish that lasts all day.

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K-Beauty Brand Palace Identity Has Just Released This Blush and Highlighter Palette

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TikTokers are gushing over the packaging of this new K-Beauty Brand Palace Identity Blush Palette. This three-in-one palette is a gilded lotus-carved mirror box with jewelry-level craftmanship. Each palette includes a three-color selection of blush, eye shadow, and highlighter, intended to be used for layering and mixing.

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This Cushion Foundation Blurs Your Imperfections

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A satin finish is just one product away with this cushion foundation that has the internet in a frenzy. This foundation is infused with an anti-aging serum, bringing a radiant finish to your skin with each use. It's easy to apply and creates a timeless look that everyone will love.

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This CC Cream To Replace Your Foundation

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Name something that this CC Cream can't do. Its feather-light formula adjusts to your skin tone, reducing redness and imperfections for a complexion that will radiate all day and night. It is perfect for anyone who is looking for a lighter option than foundation without sacrificing the dewy finish.

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This Setting Powder Is Subtle Yet Chic

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Prepare for all of your summer Instagram pictures with this setting powder that will blur your imperfections like never before. This product allows you to even out your skin tone while creating a subtle luminous finish that you are going to fall in love with.

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These Floral Lipsticks Will Have You Channeling Spring

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These floral lipsticks are almost too pretty to use, but once you realize how hydrating they are, you'll want to use them every day! The color-changing formula gives you the perfect shade every time, and the beautiful packaging will make you buy them for all your friends, too.

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A Cinnamon Lipstick That Works as a Liner

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Dark and dramatic lip colors are a fall essential, and this lipstick is a perfect choice. Priced affordably at just $5, it comes in multiple stunning shades. Its non-tacky formula works as both a lipstick and liner, and you can easily layer gloss on top for added shine.

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This Face Blur Cream Protects Your Skin

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Prep your skin for a day of makeup, blur your imperfections and protect your skin from the sun all at the same time with this face blur cream. The SPF makes this product a must-have for the sunny season, ensuring your skin not only looks good but feels good, too.

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A Lip Stain That Lasts

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Using a lip stain is a guaranteed way to get a lasting lip look all day long. Beyond its role as a lip color, it can also be used as a liner, ensuring a smudge-free application. With over forty colors to choose from, this stain offers a versatile selection for every mood and occasion.

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This Foundation Powder Is Iconic

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There's no such thing as oily skin in the summertime when you have this foundation powder that allows you to minimize your pores and control your oil like never before. This product will leave a matte finish on your skin, ensuring you're always picture-perfect throughout the season.

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Maybelline Just Dropped These New Shadow Blocks in a Stacked Eye Shadow Trio

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These newly dropped Maybelline Shadow Blocks are great if you wear the same shadow look regularly, or if you need something compact for travel. Each block comes with three different shades which all work together for an overall look. They are really user-friendly and not overly pigmented, so great for everyday use.

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Keep Your Lips Hydrated With the Lip Glow Balm

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For lips that look as good as they feel, try this Lip Glowy Balm. This convenient balm provides powerful hydration, locking in moisture longer and leaving your lips feeling soft and silky.

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A Serum Skin Tint With SPF 40

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This soothing skin tint works like a serum, visibly hydrating and smoothing the skin's texture. Niacinamide helps smooth and tone, while hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates. Plant-based squalane gives a moisturizing boost that improves elasticity without being comedogenic. The addition of SPF 40 protects your skin from UVA, UVB, and UVC rays as well as environmental pollution and blue light.

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This Face Primer to Look Picture-Perfect

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There's no better way to prepare your makeup than with this face primer. This skin-smoothing Amazon gem not only sets your skin for a flawless beauty look but also blurs imperfections while illuminating.

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Make 'Em Pop

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This under-eye highlighter stick was made just for this makeup trend! The peachy color goes tight on your waterline and makes your eyes pop in an absolutely wild way. You're going to wonder why it took you so long to realize a little bit of light coloring would look so fantastic under your eyes, and then you'll use it every day.

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This Eye Serum Is Worth Every Penny

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Name something that this eye serum can't do. Whether you're looking for a product that can hydrate your under-eye area or maybe reduce the dark circles or puffiness, this gem can do it all. It also doubles as a makeup concealer, providing you with everything you need and more.

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This Complexion Stick Can Cover Anything

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Conceal your blemishes while also correcting the color with this complexion stick infused with turmeric and hyaluronic acid. This medium-coverage tool creates a natural finish that will feel as good as your skin will look. It's a must-have for touching up throughout the day.

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You'll Obsess Over This One-Step Corrector

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You'll wonder how you ever lived without this one-step corrector after just one use. Green tea, peach, and lavender blends work together to prime, brighten, and moisturize skin while counteracting everything, from redness to dark circles. As this five-star reviewer shares, it's so low maintenance that you can use it on its own: "When I use this product, I don’t even need to wear foundation."

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This Eyeliner Pencil for Your Waterline

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Make your makeup last through the sweat and tears of summer thanks to this eyeliner pencil, which comes in a ton of different shades. This bold shade brings a dramatic effect to your makeup look, ensuring you stay flawless throughout your day.

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Go Subtle With This Cheek Tone Jelly Blusher

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Give just that perfect little bit of blush with this jelly blusher. It's a natural and buildable color perfect for a little bit of flush.

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This Lip Balm Responds to Your Skin's pH

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This great lip balm is all the rage right now! It reacts to your skin's pH to turn just the right shade for your lips. That means no more hunting for that elusive color that perfectly matches your skin tone. We all waste too much time on that hunt, and for no reason now that this lip balm exists.

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Everyone Needs a Good Lip Tint

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This moisturizing and non-sticky lip tint gives the perfect amount of color. The fresh hue lets lips shine through with that extra boost of color.

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This Foundation Is a Cult-Favorite

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When they say that this foundation keeps you covered, reviewers are not messing around. This affordable and long-lasting product blends into your skin seamlessly, creating a flawless finish that you are going to want to show off this season.

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An Award-Winning Finishing Powder With Light to Medium Coverage

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This powdered foundation comes in a wide range of shades and self-adjusts to your skin tone for a seamless match. Praised for its matte finish that resists caking or creasing, it’s a go-to for achieving a flawless look.

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Bright Eyes Even If You Overslept

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This full-coverage concealer diminishes the look of dark circles and fine lines while instantly brightening your eyes for a fully rested look every day.

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This Palette Set to Complete Your Look

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Stay prepared for all of the summer plans that might come your way with this palette set, which includes blush and face powder infused with a luscious blend of hydrating butter. These powders melt into your skin, leaving a radiant finish and timeless beauty.

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This Eye Brightener With Instant Results

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This eye cream combines the long-term benefits of hyaluronic acid and shea butter to soften and brighten your skin over time while also acting as a medium-coverage concealer for instant results. Its pink tint neutralizes the blue tones often visible under the eyes.

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This Serum Foundation to Replace Your Old Routine

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Achieve flawless coverage and a dewy finish with this serum foundation that will become a go-to in your everyday beauty routine. Not only is it lightweight and long-lasting, but this foundation also leaves a radiant complexion without the chemicals that are in traditional makeup.

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This Lip Stain for All-Day Beauty

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There's no need to reapply your lipstick throughout the day when this lip stain will last all day and night. Once you apply it, the color sets and stays in place, even through eating, drinking, and all your daily activities. You'll be amazed at how long-lasting and smudge-proof it is, giving you a hassle-free lip color experience.

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This Foundation Will Become a Go-to

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Not only does this foundation have a smooth and easy application process, but it also works to provide you with the coverage you need without sacrificing the luminosity. It's reliable for all skin types, offering a lightweight option that doesn't compromise perfection.

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Have Some Fun With This Tinted Mushroom Lip Gloss

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Makeup doesn't need to be so serious, and this tinted mushroom lip gloss proves it. The subtle tints are perfect for a minimalist look, and you really can't beat the mushroom-shaped containers.

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Get Buildable Color With This Jelly Tint

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This jelly tint has a moisturizing texture that produces a sheer, buildable color. The cooling gel gives long-lasting wear that is non-sticky and won't smudge.

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Hyaluronic Lip Balm for Intense Moisture

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This newly released Kosas Lipfuel Hyaluronic Active Lip Balm deeply hydrates and nourishes the lips with plant-based oils. Active ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, work to plump and smooth the lips, making the appearance look fuller and more youthful.

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A Lip Stain That Lasts All Day Long

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Eliminate the need for makeup touch-ups with this lip stain. You can use it on the border of your lips to act as a lip liner or cover them completely to replace the need for lipstick. It has a peel-off formula that will leave you with stunning results that last throughout the day. You can even top it off with some gloss for a shiny finish.

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This Eyeshadow Stick Stays in Place

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There's nothing worse than looking in the mirror just to see that your flawless eyeshadow look has smudged across your face. That's why this eyeshadow stick is a staple for the summer. With its creamy formula and subtle sparkle, you can easily shine from day to night.

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Get Addicted to the Sparkle With This Glitter Lipstick

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Ditch the neutral look, and go for something bolder with this glitter lipstick. It creates a bold dimension to the face with shimmering glitter that demands attention.

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A Tinted Moisturizer With SPF 35

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This tinted moisturizer provides sheer coverage with a dewy finish. The super-lightweight formula is full of nourishing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and licorice root extract, for all-day hydration, while zinc oxide protects your skin from harmful UV rays.

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Eye Balm That Brightens Dark Circles

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Let's face it: Sometimes dark circles happen, whether or not we've had a great night of sleep. This eye balm contains peptides and collagen for a firming, brightening effect, and the ultra-hydrating formula gives our under-eyes a much-needed boost.

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Protect From the Sun's Rays

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This lightweight Korean balm is a must-have for skincare. It doesn't just protect your face from the sun's harsh rays, it also nourishes and hydrates your skin, helping to reduce those fine lines and wrinkles that sun exposure causes. It's a lightweight balm that goes on smoothly and feels fantastic.

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Use a Versatile Multi-Stick for an Easy Makeup Routine

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This multi-stick by e.l.f has almost 60,000 ratings and is super affordable. It can be used as a blush, lipstick, and eyeshadow. It's perfect for giving a beautiful sun-kissed glow.

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Transform Your Look With This Peel & Reveal Lip Stain

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Surprise them with a long-lasting lip color that’s a hit on TikTok. Ideal for teens and adults, this lip color changes from an indigo shade to reveal the final color, ensuring a fun and unique makeup experience. It's smudge-proof, making it a fantastic gift for those who love experimenting with their makeup.

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This Liquid Blush That Every Makeup Guru Recommends

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Makeup trends come and go, but we really hope that this one stays for a while. Every makeup guru on TikTok has been slowly introducing their secret hack for the most rosy cheeks! This liquid blush was their little secret to obtain the most gorgeous makeup look that adds the slightest touch of pink.

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