We’ve seen the beauty realm evolve in a multitude of ways over the past decade. Long gone are the days when celebrity beauty ops would be dedicated solely to the red carpet with techniques used often obscured from the public eye. We’ve fast moved on to an aspirational age of social media: how-to tutorials by the professional artists themselves, established content creators sharing their own cosmetic hacks and even full-face routines by some of the biggest A-listers. And we’ve all emerged the better for it.
It’s undeniable—the likes of Instagram and TikTok have given us all a space for unabashed self-expression. And for some, an artfully made-up mien or a customised change of talons are the perfect canvases to do so. Pop culture has had significant influence in the sphere; with entire visuals modelled after films of the ’80s or popular drama Euphoria, the latter for that hit of Y2K. Experimentation is abound, with novice creators and popular personalities alike attempting to ace a make-up look that is all the rage or share a thematic one-off look for others to recreate.
Then begs the question: how do we sieve out the best of all? Make-up trends surely begin somewhere, and learning from our seasoned celebrities is never a bad place to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Vogue Singapore might be of help to you on that front—with our monthly curation of captivating beauty moments, courtesy of our favourite faces from Hollywood, the K-pop scene and more, just for that fresh jazz of inspiration.
December has brought us a bevy of celebrity beauty highlights, perfectly rounding off a year of pleasing trends. From the carefully crafted hair statements seen on Elle Fanning and Lily-Rose Depp at their respective movie premieres, to the enduring under-eye blush trend sported by K-pop idols such as Rosé and Joy, there is plenty of inspiration to keep the festive feeling going into the new year.
Without further ado, feast your eyes on the full assortment of this month’s best celebrity beauty moments:
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Elle Fanning
“Never have pigtails been so chic,” was Vanessa Hudgens‘ take on Elle Fanning’s sweet hairstyle at the premiere of A Complete Unknown. And we’re inclined to agree. Cropped locks, parted and fastened with crystalline holders; face-framing layers; and a sharp cat-eye? Move over Y2K—we’re ready for the resurgence of ’60s-style, baby doll beauty.
2 / 10
Lily-Rose Depp
At the Los Angeles premiere of Nosferatu, Lily-Rose Depp opts for a fitting hair statement—sweet, middle-parted and weaving into a braided crown from the front, with ‘floating’ strands at the back to lend a touch of eerie detail. Hair stylist Bryce Scarlett crafted this expression of gothic romance.
3 / 10
Rosé
Riding high on the release of her first solo album, songstress Rosé veers towards a casual look at her New York pop-up. Long, liquid plaits and dark nails are cool girl classics, while a sweep of under-eye blush adds sweetness.
4 / 10
Joy
There’s no such thing as too much red at Christmas, apparently—and Red Velvet’s Joy couldn’t be a better poster girl for that adage. Stepping out in red for the festive season, the colour motif extends to Joy’s curled locks, vibrant blush and glossy cherry lips.
5 / 10
Simone Ashley
Hello micro-fringe! Always a classic beauty, Simone adds edge and interest to an elegant beauty base with asymmetrical, bluntly cut bangs.
6 / 10
Olivia Rodrigo
We’ve loved witnessing the rise of Old Hollywood hair in 2024. This month, Olivia Rodrigo traded in her go-to loose waves for a voluminous ponytail reminiscent of the era, complete with soft curls. Meanwhile, her base is kept classic with a liquid cat-eye and toffee lip.
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Mikey Madison
A newly blossomed darling of the red carpet, Mikey has also been wowing us with her minimalistic yet impactful beauty highlights. At the British Independent Film Awards, she wore a subtly shimmering copper eye and hair swept back from her face.
8 / 10
Mia Regan
Model of the moment Mia Regan has been a major harbinger of Gen Z trends, and as 2024 comes to a close, her beauty approach for The Fashion Awards showcases several points of interest that have been popular this year: subversive, tightlined eyes; a new-era matte pout; and carefree, tousled strands.
9 / 10
Hyunjin
As a late addition to the impressive list of celebrity beauty transformations seen this year, Hyunjin debuted a brand new buzz cut on the SBS Gayo Daejun 2024 red carpet. Needless to say, his fan base of Stays have been sent into a frenzy.
10 / 10
Gracie Abrams
For her performance in Vancouver, Gracie treats us to a elegantly fluffed up version of her trademark bob.
