If you've been online anywhere (and I mean, anywhere) in recent months, you're probably already aware that Jennifer Lopez has been – and is still – thriving. I mean, she did get married... three times... in 2022 alone. But that's not all, for today's evidence of said 'boss bia*ch' era comes to us in the form of a recent Instagram mirror selfie. Forewarning: she's serving ~face~.
In Jen's two-part carousel post, she is sporting the most glamourous makeup look that features a frosted smokey eyeshadow, fresh-faced contour and an overlined nude lip. Now, whilst the artist behind this look is yet to be named, we suspect the genius is most probably Mary Phillips. After all, she is Jen's go-to and the creative mastermind behind her latest two beats. Side note: Mrs Lopez-Affleck can wear a red lip like no other.
Not only do we love this incredible makeup but in the caption of her snaps, Jen gave a nod to her upcoming album, writing: "Hi 🤍 #ThisIsMeNow".
The album, which will be revealed sometime in the early months of 2023 (a date is yet to be confirmed), is a 2022 take on her iconic 2002 release, This Is Me... Then.
Fans of the star are also confirming our thoughts that J-Lo's new era will be just as iconic as her Y2K reign, taking to the comments section of her post to share their thoughts. Read a select few here:
"You age like wine 🔥"
"OK IM DEADDDDD 🔥🔥"
"I love this #ThisISMeNow era, it suits you 👏❤️"
"HEEEEEY GIRL HEEEEEEEEY !! THEN AND NOW STILLL FINE AS HELL❤️"
"Motha is serving face😍🔥"
"Beautiful then and now ❤️"
Oh, and even Facebook (yes, the official IG page for its rival social media site), commented: "absolutely gorgeous then, absolutely gorgeous now".
Everyone's clicking on...
I guess there's no arguing with the facts... new year, new me 'n' all!
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
