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.
October was well and truly a whirlwind. Fashion month swept through the capitals, serving up beauty and fashion inspiration in spades. Then the Grand Prix arrived in Singapore, drawing stars from everywhere in the world to the paddock. Not forgetting, of course, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show either. Now with Halloween weekend right ahead of us, we’re looking forward to whimsy, drama and everything else in between. Below, cast your eyes on the best of beauty this month, and let these looks inspire your next beat.
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Ming Xi
Gossamer wings aside, bombshell make-up by Pat McGrath made Ming Xi’s looks truly unforgettable. The key is to combine big, bouncy curls with a sultry smokey eye.
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Freen
Emulating the haunting beauty of a Victorian doll is Freen, as transformed by make-up artist JibbieRubie—with her eyes ringed in black, lips painted in soot and complexion porcelain white.
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Kim You-jung
If you’re rocking a bob the way the South Korean actress is, take a page out of her book and soften its shape with a toasty blush moment.
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Inde Navarrette
Sometimes a light beat is all you need for maximum impact. The X-Men actress’ brows were pencil-thin to keep all the attention on her pin-straight locks and tightlined gaze.
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Christina Aguilera
No matter what the colour of your eyes is, matching your eyeshadow to it instantly makes it pop. In Christina Aguilera’s case, a halo of blue and purple—alongside a cool-toned lip—accentuated her irises.
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Chase Infiniti
For her appearance at the Academy Gala, The Testaments actress wore her hair up in a sleek bun and complemented it with inky puckers.
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Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan is no stranger to a maximalist look—and in this version by make-up artist Dee, her eyeline has transformed into a dreamscape saturated with electric blue, lime green and purple.
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SZA
When Jean Paul Gaultier beckons, the right thing to do is to show up and show out. Neon pink carved out SZA’s peepers, alongside a matching stripe down her bottom lip.
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Adriana Lima
The supermodel’s back on the VS runway—complete with wings, her signature smoulder and a glossy pink pout.
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Alexa Demie
You can’t go wrong with the classic combination of a red lip and understated everything else. The Euphoria actress let her luminous complexion peep out from behind her sunnies, in true Maddy Perez fashion.
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Chloe Bailey
Chainlinks in the hair; silver chrome on the lids. Chloe Bailey pulled out all the stops, bleached brows included.
