With another year drawing to a close, there is plenty to look back on within the beauty landscape. Indeed, between long-awaited celebrity weddings and high-profile international red carpets, the swish set have delivered some standout beauty moments that will set the tone for the year to come. If you are looking to breathe fresh life into your year-end beauty looks, take note from the best beauty moments of 2023:
Athiya Shetty’s minimalist manifesto for modern brides
Eschewing the usual suspects, Shetty opted for couturier Anamika Khanna for her farmhouse wedding and her bridal makeup followed suit with maximalist staples swapped for a pared-back approach to beauty: think dainty blush hues and glowing, dewy skin.
Zendaya’s butterfly bob at the SAG Awards 2023
Having welcomed in the new year by chopping her locks short, the star served up a masterclass on infinite ways to style her new ‘do. Among our favourites is the voluminous blowout she strutted for the SAG Awards 2023. With short layers framing her visage, the heavily feathered blowout resembled a butterfly’s wings, lending it the name butterfly bob.
Kiara Advani’s fuss-free approach to bridal glam
For brides looking to cut back on the frills and fancies, Kiara Advani’s mehendi ceremony has plenty of inspiration to offer. Against the canvas of barely-there makeup, the star teased her tresses into a loosely textured braid that is ideal for going hands-free while applying mehendi.
Deepika Padukone’s metallic winged eye at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty
The classic winged eye has been synonymous with Deepika Padukone’s name since she started her career as an 1980s diva in Om Shanti Om (2007). Over a decade later, she continues to seek contemporary upgrades to the look—this time, served in the form of a glittery blue eyeliner and paired with a messy bun.
Alia Bhatt’s pearl perfect debut at the Met Gala 2023
The first Monday of May saw Bhatt floating through the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum in a pearlescent creation from designer Prabal Gurung. “A girl can never have too many pearls,” the star penned of her hairstyle choices: a textured pulled-back hairdo accentuated with a pearly bow.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ siren song at the Bulgari High Jewellery soirée
For her seat amidst Hollywood royalty, Chopra Jonas doubled down on classics. Cutting a striking figure next to the likes of Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, she held her own with mermaid-style separates. With a glossy blowout, the star reached for the tried-and-true finishing touch of a showstopper red lipstick.
Margot Robbie’s pink-on-pink press tour
Few things can unite the internet faster than a viral movie—and barbiemania was at a fever pitch this year. Margot Robbie wore pink on her lids, lips and cheeks all through her press tour, and the rest of the world followed suit.
Parineeti Chopra’s pared-back take on bridal beauty
For complementing the ivory hues of her bridal lehenga, Chopra decided to opt for nude-toned makeup. Worth noting is her choice of swapping traditional, slicked-back buns in favour of loose textured waves for a fuss-free finishing touch.
Kim Kardashian goes legally blonde
No year can ever conclude without a major Kardashian hair transformation and the reality star revisited the glory of her platinum blonde days by transforming into tween queen Cher from Clueless (1995) for Halloween and opted for a buttery blonde hue for her tresses.
Ananya Panday’s Gen Z-approved beauty essentials at the SKIMS x Swarovski launch
For allowing the body jewellery to have its moment in the spotlight, Ananya Panday pulled her back in an ultra-high ponytail that would undoubtedly elicit a double-tap from Ariana Grande.
Harry Style’s bold buzzcut
From shoulder-grazing lengths to his messy boy-band mop, Harry Styles has had every haircut out there. But when he got rid of his curls and debuted a buzz cut (with no trigger warning!) the entire Internet had a meltdown—the sign of a bold beauty moment to come.
Pamela Anderson no-makeup look at the British Council Awards
A lot of red carpet moments have been no-makeup makeup looks recently, but Pamela Anderson is eschewing applying any makeup at all. Her decision to go makeup-free on the red carpet, including at Paris Fashion Week, has made waves in the fashion industry—her move encourages self-acceptance and challenges traditional beauty standards.
Jared Leto as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette
Jared Leto caused quite the stir when he showed up to the Met Gala in a human sized cat costume. The white fur outfit, modelled after late designer, Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved furry friend was worn by the actor to honor the legacy of the legendary designer. Eventually, Leto removed the detachable feline head to reveal his face, the eyes sporting a sparkly, smokey eye. It goes without saying, the paparazzi had a field day and the moment will go down in history as iconic.
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