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.
This month, stars have been dialling up the glamour in the name of film and television. While Zoë Kravitz has proved the power of subtle beauty details on the red carpet for her latest film Caught Stealing—think glowing cheekbones and a nude, glossy lip—Jenna Ortega channeled gothic glamour all month long to promote the latest season of Wednesday. Meanwhile, in K-pop, Jennie makes the case for wispy bangs, while Monsta X’s Hyungwon showed off a celestial effect amid the group’s comeback: stars dusted atop his perfectly-flushed mien.
Below, see the best beauty moments from celebrities including Margaret Qualley, Zoë Kravitz and more:
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Zoë Kravitz
Zoë’s glowing mien in Paris is a masterclass in high-wattage beauty. At the hands of celebrity favourite Nina Park, the high points of the actress’ face are artfully illuminated. A nude lip and sheer base keeps things natural.
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Barbara Palvin
Look closely—seen on the red carpet at the star-studded Venice Film Festival, Barbara Palvin’s cascading waves are in fact a loose braid that’s artfully embellished with pearls. Hair stylist Owen Gould is the talent behind this ‘do’s bohemian glamour.
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Jennie
The bangs are back! While traversing the world for Blackpink’s Deadline Tour, Jennie has debuted a fresh cut. Her new turn of mane features wispy bangs and plenty of layers—an instant ticket to volume and bounce.
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Jenna Ortega
At a fan event for the new series of Wednesday, leading lady Jenna channelled gothic glamour through her artfully tousled, pre-Raphaelite waves, paired with shimmering neutrals atop and below her eyes. Bleached brows pull together the otherworldly effect.
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Monsta X's Hyungwon
Blink and you’ll miss it. A fine dusting of miniature star accoutrements atop Hyungwon’s bronzed complexion lends the idol a celestial effect. Bonus points for his dual-toned lenses.
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Taylor Swift
Unveiling a new side of herself ahead of her upcoming album release, The Life of a Showgirl, (a newly engaged!) Ms Swift interprets the beauty cues of vintage vixens with a classic pairing: hyper-red lips and winged black eyeliner.
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Katherine Langford
Attention, please: The latest celebrity chop to earn its place on our list of obsessions is Katherine Langford’s bixie (a bob-meets-pixie hybrid that’s one of this summer’s most noteworthy styles). Celebrity hair stylist Halley Brisker was the talent behind Katherine’s new tresses.
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Nicola Peltz-Beckham
The internet may be weighing in from all angles on the vow renewal between Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham, but for us there’s one indisputable fact: Nicola’s hair and make-up on the day was a stunning showcase in bridal beauty. Hair that’s swept away from the face and regally accessorised; fluttering lashes; and co-ordinating rosiness from lips to cheeks. Now that’s amore.
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Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley’s latest press tour, this time to mark her newly released film Honey Don’t!, continues to serve us with a wealth of beauty inspiration. In alignment with the movie’s retro aesthetics, the actress wears her hair in a flipped out style that harks back to the trends of yore.
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Hyeri
At a fan meeting in Malaysia, Hyeri makes the case for plaits’ perennial appeal. To prevent the style from skewing too girlish, follow suit by embracing a scrunched texture and face-framing pieces.
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Bella Hadid
Launching her brand Orabella’s new fragrance, Eternal Roots, Bella proves that an insouciant updo can be the height of chic. Follow suit and toss your hair up for a dose of bohemian flair this summer.
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Chappell Roan
Name a better poster child for candy-coloured eye make-up than Ms Chappell Roan, we’ll wait. The songstress’ mien was adorned with arresting shades of fuchsia, violet and emerald as she performed in Oslo this month.
