From classic Hollywood glamour to bold modern statements, celebrity makeup has long influenced trends. Some looks never go out of style, thanks to the stars who rocked them.
Whether you’re seeking a sultry smokey eye or a soft natural glow, these iconic celebrity-inspired makeup looks will give you endless inspiration to try something new. Let’s dive in!
Audrey Hepburn’s Classic Cat Eye
Audrey Hepburn’s timeless look, especially in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, is synonymous with a bold cat eye and soft, dewy skin. To recreate this iconic style, line your upper lash line with a liquid eyeliner and flick it outwards at a sharp angle.
Pair with soft pink lips and subtle blush for a look that’s elegant and effortlessly chic.
Marilyn Monroe’s Bold Red Lips
Marilyn Monroe’s beauty was all about that signature red lip and radiant skin. To mimic her look, start with a flawless complexion and highlight your cheekbones for that glowing allure.
Use a classic matte red lipstick, carefully applied with a lip liner to define the shape. Keep the rest of the makeup simple with a soft wash of eyeshadow.
Beyoncé’s Golden Glow
Beyoncé’s makeup is often radiant and glowing, emphasizing bold eyes and dewy skin. To achieve her golden glow, start with a luminous foundation and highlighter on your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose, and on the cupid’s bow.
Pair it with a dramatic bronze eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, and soft nude lips for a show-stopping look.
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Brigitte Bardot’s Smokey Eyes
Brigitte Bardot is known for her signature 1960s smoldering smokey eyes. To recreate this look, use a mix of dark eyeshadows—charcoal, brown, or black—on your eyelids and blend them outwards for that sultry vibe.
Keep the rest of your makeup neutral with soft nude lips and blush for balance.
Rihanna’s Bold, Defined Brows
Rihanna has often sported bold, defined brows that accentuate her strong features. To channel her look, make sure your eyebrows are filled in and shaped perfectly.
Use a pencil or powder to define the arches and finish with a clear brow gel for a polished look. Pair with a soft eyeshadow and nude lip to keep the focus on the brows.
Grace Kelly’s Glowing Complexion
Grace Kelly’s soft, natural makeup look always emphasized glowing skin and a flawless finish. To recreate this look, start with a lightweight foundation that gives you a radiant finish.
Focus on minimal eye makeup with soft, neutral tones and finish with a pale pink lipstick for an understated, elegant vibe.
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Lady Gaga’s Dramatic Eye Makeup
Lady Gaga’s makeup often steals the spotlight, especially with dramatic eyes. To recreate her look, focus on bold eyeshadow in vibrant colors like gold, silver, or bold purple.
Pair this with a sharp winged eyeliner, long lashes, and a nude lip for a balanced, striking effect.
Kim Kardashian’s Contour and Highlight
Kim Kardashian is known for her sculpted look, particularly her masterful contouring. To recreate her signature look, use a contour kit to define your cheekbones, jawline, and nose.
Highlight the high points of your face to achieve that sculpted, radiant finish. Keep the rest of the makeup neutral with soft eyeshadow and a nude lip.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Iconic Winged Liner
Elizabeth Taylor’s glamorous eye makeup, especially in Cleopatra, is iconic. To replicate her look, use a bold liquid eyeliner to create a dramatic winged effect that extends outwards.
Pair it with a soft red or berry lip and matte foundation for a truly timeless, glamorous finish.
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Zendaya’s Soft Glowy Skin
Zendaya’s beauty looks often feature soft, glowing skin with subtle makeup accents. To get her glowy skin, use a hydrating primer followed by a dewy foundation.
Highlight the high points of your face, add a soft pink blush, and finish with a neutral lip gloss for a fresh, natural look.
Scarlett Johansson’s Soft, Natural Glow
Scarlett Johansson is known for her effortlessly chic and natural makeup looks. To recreate this look, opt for light, breathable foundation and focus on fresh, dewy skin.
A light wash of peachy blush, subtle mascara, and a nude lip create an understated but elegant appearance.
Twiggy’s Bold Lashes
Twiggy’s look in the 1960s revolved around her iconic bold lashes. To get this look, focus on exaggerated lashes, using multiple coats of mascara or even false lashes for that ultra-dramatic effect.
Keep the rest of the makeup light with pale eyeshadow, a thin line of eyeliner, and soft lips.
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Cindy Crawford’s Classic Bronze Glow
Cindy Crawford’s timeless beauty often includes a bronzed complexion with sultry eyes. To replicate her look, use a bronzer on your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline for a sun-kissed appearance.
Pair it with a soft smoky eye, black liner, and nude lips to complement the bronzed glow.
Kate Moss’s Messy, Rock Chic Makeup
Kate Moss is the queen of effortless, rock chic style. For her signature look, focus on a smudged eyeliner around the eyes and bare, radiant skin.
Skip the heavy foundation and let your natural beauty shine through with a little bit of concealer, soft blush, and a nude lip for a cool, undone vibe.
Audrey Hepburn’s Fresh, Natural Look
In addition to her cat eye, Audrey often sported a fresh, natural makeup look. To achieve this, keep your makeup light and airy.
Use minimal foundation, soft neutral eyeshadows, and a natural pink lip. It’s all about looking fresh, youthful, and effortlessly chic.
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Sofia Vergara’s Bold Lips and Lashes
Sofia Vergara is known for her bold lips and defined eyes. To get her signature look, apply a rich red lipstick and pair it with voluminous lashes and thick eyeliner.
Keep the rest of your face soft with minimal blush and a glowing complexion for a glamorous finish.
Natalie Portman’s Rosy Cheeks
Natalie Portman often wears a soft, feminine makeup look that features rosy cheeks and natural eye makeup. To replicate her look, apply a soft pink blush to the apples of your cheeks and pair it with subtle eyeshadow and a nude lip. It’s youthful, fresh, and radiant.
JLo’s Golden Bronze Glow
Jennifer Lopez is famous for her warm, glowing skin. To achieve her look, use a luminous foundation and highlight the high points of your face with a golden-toned highlighter.
Apply a bronzy eyeshadow and nude lip to finish off the sun-kissed, radiant look.
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Charlize Theron’s Minimalist Glam
Charlize Theron’s minimalist makeup always emphasizes her flawless skin and natural beauty. To mimic this look, use a light foundation and minimal eye makeup—just a touch of mascara and neutral eyeshadow.
Pair it with a nude or soft pink lip for a balanced, understated look.
Gigi Hadid’s Subtle Smokey Eye
Gigi Hadid’s makeup often features a subtle smokey eye paired with flawless skin. To recreate her look, apply soft brown or taupe eyeshadow to the lids and smudge a darker shade along the lash line for a smoky effect.
Finish with mascara, a peachy blush, and a nude lip.
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