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.
March saw the tail-end of awards season and the fall/winter 2024 fashion circuit—and with it came some of the most mesmerising turnouts by the biggest stars around the globe. The Oscars was a night to behold all on its own, with the likes of Zendaya, Greta Lee and Jennifer Lawrence all appearing with their own takes on timeless glamour. Igari make-up is having its moment once again, as Jennie and Le Sserafim Yunjin’s are all flaunting their most radiant flushes on the ‘Gram. And as for the hair department? Seems like tousled hairdos are becoming something of a favourite with the zeitgeist—and Kristen Stewart’s mullet is having its own moment.
Feast your eyes on the full assortment of this month’s best celeb beauty moments, below.
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Billie Eilish
A fresh, tonal countenance was Billie Eilish’s manner of red carpet beauty for the Oscars evening—a geek chic pair of Bayonetta glasses perched atop a radiant flush, a swipe of gloss over nude-lined lips.
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Kristen Stewart
Suffice to say: Kristen Stewart has been acing her style game for the Love Lies Bleeding press tour. And her hair and make-up moments have been taking some interesting turns as well—casually flitting between a wet, textured mullet or coiffed up with casual insouciance.
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Jennie
Chanel’s fall/winter 2024 show closed off the runway circuit for the season—and Jennie’s appearance remained as hotly-anticipated as ever. The beloved muse and house ambassador opted for a more alluring look this time around, and her igari blush did wonders in complementing her sensual style.
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph
The well-deserved Oscar winner of the evening took a sultry, dark turn for her late night beauty details—a black goth lip adding just the right amount of drama to her look.
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Greta Lee
That slicked-back bun was the best move for style chameleon Greta Lee at the Oscars—making way for her dewy skin finish and burnt red lips to shine through.
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Kaia Gerber
At the press preview for Palm Royale in California, Kaia Gerber kept the notes simple, with a sunburnt blush and her wavy tresses worn loose.
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Chungha
Chungha’s highly-awaited comeback arrived earlier this month with two songs—and the first of the lot, ‘I’m Ready’ is a pulsating, rave-ready track. To match its mood, the soloist ventured into an otherworldly look created with dark-set sequins and some fierce talons.
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Yunjin of Le Sserafim
Spot that inner corner glint in Yunjin’s eye make-up—the age-old Korean make-up trick to elevating an everyday look.
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Jennifer Lawrence
Bronzy glamour was the way to go for Jennifer Lawrence at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party. Delicately paired with that soft, tousled bun, everything was kept regency-core for the late night affair.
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Han So-hee
Everything about this look was a dream. At the Boucheron party in Paris, Han So-hee mesmerised us all—that crush of coral blush radiating all through her lids and under eyes making her the instant centre of the crowd.
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Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy draws eyes once again at the Oscars Vanity Fair after party, dramatically outfitted in Miss Sohee—with a crystallised headpiece to match. Boldly miring the look? Some kohl-rimmed eyes and a pinkish nude lip.
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Zhao Lusi
Versace ambassador Zhao Lusi opted for a bolder look unlike her usual girl-next-door appearance—instead opting for an attention-grabbing cat eye which was juxtaposed against a salmon-hued pout.
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Zendaya
A flouncy, retro bob was par for the course for Zendaya’s appearance at the Oscars this year—perhaps the ideal team-up with her Giorgio Armani Privé antique rose silk gown.
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Lisa
At the Bulgari event in Seoul, the house ambassador was an absolute vision—her luscious updo styled with face-framing strays, that lilting flush of blush and one wet, glossy pout all coming together in perfect tandem.
