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. 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.
It may only be the second month of the year, but already there are so iconic moments to behold. Whether it was the Grammys, Superbowl, Winter Olympics, Wuthering Heights press tour or Lunar New Year, the stars were here to impress. A certain figure skater’s highlights made it to the podium. Updos are back in a big way. Elsewhere, it seems that the best way to make an entrance is with a bold red lip, or statement smokey eyes.
Below, feast your eyes on the looks that took our breath away in February 2026.
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Alysa Liu
The Internet’s newest celebrity may have executed every move flawlessly and clinched an impressive Olympic gold, but it is her distinctive halo striped highlights that stole our hearts. See also her winning smile, which is said to have been accentuated by the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil in the shade Delight.
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Lady Gaga
There were moving trees, a wedding and Lady Gaga in a blue dress at the Superbowl half-time show this year. As she crooned the salsa version of ‘Die With a Smile’, her arresting red lip stole the show, especially against her platinum blonde curls.
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Margot Robbie
It’s been a month of up dos for the Wuthering Heights actress, but at the London premiere, her curled chignon proved to be the perfect complement to her custom Dilara gown. Matching the synthetic hair braids in her gown were a few face-framing tendrils, as styled by celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett.
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Charli xcx
In true Wuthering Heights fashion, Charli xcx let her long, flowing locks convey the dark, tumultuous romance of Cathy and Heathcliff.
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Zhang Ruonan
Like a graceful black swan in her gown, the Chinese actress’ soft flushed cheeks and lips played up her natural features to create a lit-from-within glow.
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Doechii
On the Grammys red carpet, Doechii‘s swept-up ringlets set the stage for the plunging neckline of her Roberto Cavalli number. To top off her glowy base, make-up artist Chelsea Uchenna painted on a glossy, defined pout.
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Margaret Qualley
The picture of classic Hollywood glamour, Margaret Qualley’s soft, barely-there make-up is all thanks to celebrity make-up artist Nina Park. Feathery brows and micro-lined eyes drew attention to the icy, piercing gaze of the How to Make a Killing actress.
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Yoonchae of Katseye
Swapping out her sleek, straight hair for crimped curls, Yoonchae sported grey smoked-out eyes and her signature pink flush—except this time, with little stencilled stars peeking through.
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Chappell Roan
The Glitter Princess of the Midwest is here. Haloes of blue and silver ringed her eyes, and even made an appearance on the top of her cupid’s bow, the bridge of her nose and her forehead.
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Doja Cat
According to Doja Cat, the ’80s never really ended. At her Chile stop of the Tour Ma Vie World Tour, she paired candy pink locks with graphite smokey eyes and disco-ready sparkle.
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Julia Fox
Julia Fox knows a thing or two about making an entrance. For the front row of Christian Siriano’s Fall 2026 show at NYFW, make-up artist Jake Dupont carved out her features with pencil-thin brows, graphic white eyeshadow and a statement red lip—all of which felt suitably Surrealist.
