Where the trends lead, we will follow—and when fall hits, it always leads us back to Gilmore Girls. From their cozy cups of coffee to their signature styles, it’s hard not to imagine what beauty essentials Rory and Lorelai would stash in their bags. So, we rounded up the makeup, fragrance, hair, and nail products that scream Gilmore Girls vibes and would definitely earn their stamp of approval. While it’s not quite a cup of coffee at Luke’s Diner, these beauty picks will get you pretty close to feeling like you’re strolling through Stars Hollow.
Rory-Approved No-Makeup Makeup Look
"Who cares if I'm pretty if I fail my finals?" - Rory Gilmore
If there's a look Rory Gilmore would have absolutely owned, it's the no-makeup makeup trend. Her clean girl, academic aesthetic is always a perfect fall style guide. And this year, the big trend is a barely-there makeup look topped with a healthy in-from-the-cold blush that is so Rory-coded—and we think Lorelai would get behind it, too. Whether they were actually used on set or feel like something the Gilmores would love, these are the makeup essentials that will help you channel the dynamic mother-daughter duo.
‘Gilmore Girls’-Inspired Beauty Products Lorelai and Rory Would Definitely Own
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According to Tegan Taylor, the show's lead makeup artist, Rory's eye look was built from warm tones that would make her blue eyes pop. Cork is one of the exact shades used during filming.
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We know that the Gilmore girlies wore a lot of Clinique lipsticks on set for their coffee-proof staying power. But we think both of our leading ladies would approve of the cult classic, universally loved Black Honey.
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While we'll unfortunately never know what shade actress Lauren Graham was wearing when she named "Vicious Trumpet" as her character, Lorelai's go-to color, we know that her makeup artist used the Viva Glam line on set. We think she'd be a fan of the shade Viva Heart.
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If there's one thing every Rory-inspired makeup look needs, it's a good blush. This look is all about concentrating the pigment on the lower part of the cheek, creating that in-from-the-cold flush that's so Rory.
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Lorelai-Loved Fragrances
“Everything in my life has something to do with coffee. I believe in a former life, I was coffee.” -Lorelai Gilmore
Is there anything more iconic about the Gilmore Girls than their love of coffee? We think not! And we know that Lorelai would surely have this coffee-scented favorite on her shelf. And, correct us if we're wrong, but we get strong vanilla girl vibes from Rory, something sweet but still mature. For the coffeehouse vibe anytime, try these gorgeous Gilmore Girls-coded fragrances.
‘Gilmore Girls’-Inspired Beauty Products Lorelai and Rory Would Definitely Own
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The iconic coffee fragrance, this eau de toilette blends warm coffee and milk mousse in accord with soft vanilla for a rich coffeehouse experience that Lorelai would adore.
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This scent is a bit like Rory herself, undeniably sweet with that touch of something spicy and deep. Where innocence gets to go wild, this scent marries vanilla with notes of immaculate white tulip and rebellious black amber.
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We imagine this was one of Rory's first big purchases or maybe a coveted holiday gift to satisfy her love of books. This delicate fragrance marries leather and vanilla with top notes of peach and plum.
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'Gilmore Girls'-Coded Hair Accessories
"Wear your hair down and your attitude high!" - Lorelai Gilmore
When it comes to Gilmore Girls-coded products we love, we just can't leave hair out of the convo. From Rory's early days as a headband-girlie to her perfectly tucked-behind-the-ears and iconic bangs era, there's no shortage of Rory hair inspo. Get the half-up-half-down look of your dreams with these elegant hair accessories.
‘Gilmore Girls’-Inspired Beauty Products Lorelai and Rory Would Definitely Own
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This simple hair pin will help give you an easy and elegant half-up, half-down style that the show made so iconic.
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These simple barrettes were a staple on Gilmore Girls are are so Rory-coded. The simple brown colors also go with just about anything!
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Without a doubt, tortoiseshell is Rory-approved. And we're obsessed with the slim profile of this expensive-looking accessory.
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'Gilmore Girls'-Inspired Nail Polishes
"Everybody knows that private school girls are bad. And bad girls always wear red nail polish." - Lorelai Gilmore
Obviously, we think the Gilmore Girls would be on board with some of our favorite nail trends, including bubble bath, soap, and lipgloss nails. The your-nails-but-better look works perfectly with Rory's subtle makeup look and academic style from the earlier seasons. But that doesn't mean we think those are the only shades these ladies would wear. After all, bad girls wear red nail polish, according to Lorelai.
‘Gilmore Girls’-Inspired Beauty Products Lorelai and Rory Would Definitely Own
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One of the most recognizable shades of Chanel's polish line, Rouge Noir is a grown-up red-burgundy hue that reminds us of autumn, just like Gilmore Girls.
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This deep, dark navy blue is for anyone who just couldn't get enough of Rory in her uniform or the dark academia vibes of her character.
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