Spellbinding—that’s the word that best captures the phenomenon surrounding the Wicked: For Good press tour. Under director Jon M. Chu’s meticulous world-building, even the premieres feel like an extension of Oz itself: towering emerald-city backdrops, Ozian fashion, and a cast whose presence alone pulls you deeper into the movie’s allure.
Wicked and its original source text The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, are chock filled with characters who go through transformations. Yet the metamorphoses we witness here are far more personal: journeys of identity, power, and self-discovery.
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We definitely see the actors representing the characters they play throughout the press tour. As Glinda the Good, Ariana Grande channels her character’s effervescent charm with beauty moments that instantly capture attention. Her raved-about cat-eyelash extensions and bouncy locks are unmistakably Glinda-coded—radiant, bubbly, and full of light. And in true Grande fashion, many of these looks are crafted using products from her own makeup brand, r.e.m. beauty, adding a personal touch that blurs the line between actress and sorceress.
Cynthia Erivo arrives very much as herself, yet her presence carries the unshakeable spirit of Elphaba. Without a trace of green makeup, her countenance still radiates the character’s courage and unwavering sense of justice. Her beauty choices are bold and intentional, like the gorgeously detailed Elphaba-themed manicures she often does as her own form of self expression. Erivo truly knows how to hold space for everything Elphaba represents: defiance, truth, and the courage to stand apart.
Magic travels further down the yellow brick road as the press tour lands in Asia. Here in Singapore, the arrival of Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum at Universal Studios Singapore sent waves of excitement through their fans—ushering in the release of the highly anticipated sequel.
Each stop on the tour brought a new interpretation of Oz’s most iconic themes. The cast uses beauty not merely as adornment but pays homage to their characters while revealing pieces of their own identities. Below, discover Vogue Singapore’s curated lineup of the most memorable beauty looks from the Wicked: For Good press tour.
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Like it's breakfast at Tiffany's
Ariana compliments her ensemble in an almost Audrey Hepburn-like fashion, with hair in an updo and side swept baby bangs. She finishes with a soft make-up look, baby pink in hue.
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Soft power
Cynthia strikes a spellbinding balance between soft glam and bold drama at the London premiere. Think sweeping, theatrical lashes paired with an entrancing ombré pout.
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Gravity defying
What’s truly stunning is Michelle Yeoh’s sculptural bob at the Singapore premiere: an architectural silhouette that amplifies the drama already present in her ethereal Iris van Herpen gown.
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Winding vines
In São Paulo, Cynthia Erivo showcased a stunning OPI collaboration as her nail artist crafted white 3D gel flowers, an intricate design inspired by the vibrancy and beauty of Brazil.
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Believe in pink
In Paris, Ariana proves that brown and pink are a dream duo, opting for a low-contrast palette that feels soft yet polished. She keeps to her now classic bun theme, finished with those iconic Glinda cat-eye lashes
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Slick it back
Michelle Yeoh sports a luminous, glowy make-up look that perfectly complements the Mikimoto pearls she proudly represents, paired with a sleek ponytail that softens into classic curls.
