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.
Here we are: at the end of 2026’s first month. Awards season blessed us with plenty to love—from Teyana Taylor and Odessa A’zion delivering head-turning eyeliner looks, to Emma Stone’s satin soft skin finish. It’s also been a season of curls, starting with Sadie Sink’s lovely waves early in the month, to Lisa’s piecey outing and Margot Robbie’s crimped hairdo for the press tour of Wuthering Heights.
Below, spy some of the most mesmerising celebrity beauty looks from January 2026.
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Sadie Sink
It was time for a fresh look for Stranger Things star Sadie Sink. For her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, it was all eyes her newest fringe, and the sublime wave work done by hairstylist Tommy Buckett.
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Odessa A'zion
Odessa A’zion, you tightlining queen. Whatever she’s doing to her countenance for these awards shows (and yes, A’zion was her own make-up artist for the Globes) we need to get on it, stat. Her pinked cheeks, waterline treatment and satin mauve lip—we’ve got ourselves a baddie over here.
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Margot Robbie
A dewy, peachy blush. Her barely there liner. And then those gorgeous, gorgeous curls. Falling down her shoulders, crimped to perfection and a magnifique homage to the gothic undertones and wild, untempered nature Catherine Earshaw, her character in Wuthering Heights.
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Audrey Nuna
Take notes, folks. Audrey Nuna is all for 2016’s comeback with those space buns—but it’s her jet black lips that we can’t help but be in awe of. It’s just the right amount of experimental yet apt, for the K-pop Demon Hunters singer-songwriter, who makes a statement at the Globes in the best way possible.
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Ariana Grande
These are her brunette days. After a long blonde era for her Wicked season, Ariana Grande is seriously reminding us what we’ve been missing this whole time. Prettily pulled up into a soft, curled ponytail updo, she serves us lovely eyeshadow tones with her new R.E.M Beauty quad elevated by a light-catching gloss that looks divine.
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Teyana Taylor
Teyana, Teyana. The singer-actress has been on the up and up—especially with her style cards—and this beauty delivery at the Critics Choice didn’t miss the mark. Talk about an exquisite coal smear around the windows to her soul, and a two-tone glossy pout that redefines what a nude lip can look like.
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Lisa
This piecey hairdo with silky, cascading waves makes for Lisa’s girl-next-door turn at the Amazing Thailand event. When paired to her feathery brows and the softer, diffused pigments around her eyes—but note the strong liner and mascara delivery still—we can’t help but see her shift into her role as the nation’s princess.
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Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams is picture-perfect proof of the golden work that a bixie can do. The singer-songwriter was always one to own her French girl bob, but it seems like she was ready for a chic, fresh twist to her usual do—and where better to make a statement that at a Chanel show?
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Zhou Ye
It’s a win for cool-toned make-up enthusiasts.The world of C-beauty continues to entrance—and its most famous set will gladly lead us in. With her sharply defined arches, soft blush placement and airbrushed pout, we’re looking at Zhou Ye’s regal allure at the Dior couture show in Paris.
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Emma Stone
Nina Park will never let us down. Perfecting her satin soft skin do on Emma Stone for the Golden Globes 2026, it was matched to a soft, blurred pout and styled bob for the actress.
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Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti already has a face card worth a million bucks, but she shone even more brightly on the Critics Choice Awards 2026 red carpet with those soft textured stitch rows pulled back to reveal that radiant flush and a touch of gold on the inner corners of her peepers.
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Yerin Ha
Our Vogue Singapore Jan/Feb cover star and Bridgerton leading lady steps into the light for the press tour of the regency drama’s latest season—and she does it in Prada. To complement her baby blue gown, Ha sports a slicked back bun to reveal her fresh, radiant countenance and peachy lips.
