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.
The mid-year brings with it some highly-anticipated entertainment releases and with it, a bevy of our favourite TV stars have been rewarding us with a range of red carpet looks we can’t help but admire. Simone Ashley and Nicola Coughlan of Bridgerton fame for example, took us on a spin with their luminous visages and voluminous manes. Meanwhile, House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke are regal visions on the carpet—well-deserving of their respective thrones. Meanwhile in the K-pop sphere, there’s no doubt that Lisa’s epic transformation ahead of her ‘Rockstar’ solo drop is drawing eyes from all over.
Feast your eyes on the full assortment of this month’s best celebrity beauty moments, below.
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Simone Ashley
The Viscountess returns to the Bridgerton press circuit. There’s no denying Simone Ashley’s might on the red carpet and her buttery-soft skin is one we’ll be lusting after. Best when it’s paired with a delicious berry pout, feathered-out lashes and that lusciously voluminised mane.
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Mia Goth
With Maxxxine due to hit theatres soon, Mia Goth enters the press circuit for the horror film—with no less than dewy, glowing-from-within skin, that subtle flush of pink on the apples of her cheeks and some brick mauve lips to deliver the mood.
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Emma D'Arcy
If casual insouciance was a person, Emma D’Arcy would surely be it. With carelessly-slicked strands falling over their flawlessly chiseled, luminous mien, a glossy lip serve could only be par for the course. Bonus points for strategic accessories—from that Boucheron arrow in their right ear to that dragon-like mouthpiece.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Please, please, please, teach us thou ways, Sabrina Carpenter. Radiating with It-girl energy, the singer-songwriter’s debut on the Vogue World runway was brilliantly matched with a beauty serve that could stand on its own. Teaming up with her candy-striped Jacquemus look, her milkmaid-core moment was only perfected with some lush wine lips and a high-shine cheek flush that could make any woman blush.
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Fan Bing Bing
If there’s a world where Fan Bing Bing belongs, it would be in Paris for couture week. Embodying the very grace and elegance of the high fashion season, this particular appearance at Georges Chakra’s fall/winter 2024 couture show teemed with sophisticated polish. From that sculptural hairdo to her sharply-lined peepers and of course, that crimson fire pout, the Chinese actress was a vision in her own league.
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Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri is having her moment, and it shows on the press tour of Inside Out. A standout beauty serve that we feasted well on? Her appearance at The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon; of beautifully bronzed skin and that carefully-arranged finger curl to soften her slicked-back updo.
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Olivia Cooke
Whilst her co-star was serving up effortless cool on the carpet, House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke made it to the London premiere in a definitively more feminine look. Her lids awash in a lilting shade of magenta, her pout tonally-matched, and her dressy perm pulled into an updo, bangs curled upwards just over her eyes.
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Nicola Coughlan
The true diamond of the season won our hearts twice over on the Bridgerton press tour. Beyond her sleuth of red carpet looks, Nicola Coughlan surely looked the part with her rosy pout, softly-smoked lids and floral headpiece that alluded to a bridal veil.
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Lisa
Ahead of her grand solo drop ‘Rockstar’, Lisa teased her fans with a series of looks that find the K-pop star fully transformed. Sporting a wolf shag, a metallic manicure and a heavily-bronzed mien, there’s no doubt that there is only more to expect from the mega idol.
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Charli XCX
Amid the brat girl summer she’s been having, Charli XCX flew over to Paris to make her appearance at Balenciaga’s couture show. To match her all-black ensemble, the pop star opted for a relatively simple beauty look, with one key focus. A thick, statement liner—drawn all the way out beyond her brow edge.
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FKA Twigs
Making her return to the Vogue World runway? FKA Twigs. Cue a cascade of black crystal gems adorning her décolleté and brow line, for an avant-garde beauty look that was completed by a two-toned cocoa pout and coiling, spiral curls.
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Sunmi
A perfect blend of sultry and sweet, Sunmi’s beauty beat for her ‘Balloon In Love’ stage is a paddlepop fest. Cue a flirtatious entry of pastel hues, from sky blue to strawberry pink, generously applied to her cheeks and peepers. As for her pout? A mattifying touch of mauve to complement her look.
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Doja Cat
The geek chic look has doubtlessly been a hit with the zeitgeist. One of its early wearers? Doja Cat, with her Bayonetta-style glasses. As of late, the pop singer has only been finding more ways to draw eyes to her bespectacled make-up looks, just like this lip liner-only pout and near-disappearing arches that have been bleached to match her grey-blonde mane.
