A Few Incredibly Striking Celeb Beauty Looks That I'm Desperate to Try

There’s no shortage of beauty inspiration these days; whether it’s "model cheekbones” or "siren eyes,” a new TikTok trend seems to pop up daily. In other words, the swell of new looks to try can also be overwhelming. If you’re anything like me, sometimes it can be nice to head back to the relatively peaceful waters of Instagram and gather some inspiration from the original influencers, aka celebrities.

I have an Instagram folder called "must-try beauty looks” (feel free to steal this idea), in which I have hundreds of posts saved from celebs and their trusty glam squads. I’m feeling generous, so in honor of the holidays, I’m sharing some of the very best (in my humble opinion) thanks to icons such as Vanessa Hudgens, Hailey Bieber, Lizzo, and more. Ahead, find 15 of the best celebrity makeup looks and hairstyles to try in 2023, plus the products that will help you copy them.

Hailey Bieber's Bordeaux Lips

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Hailey Bieber is usually the Queen of Glazed Donut Beauty, so when she changes up her look, it’s a moment. Her bordeaux lipstick isn’t just a surprising choice; it’s also completely gorgeous.

Joan Smalls's Bright Eyes

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The supermodel just made me forget all about the smoky eye thanks to this technicolor eye makeup look. 

Kate Hudson's Hair Ribbon

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Winged eyeliner and a ribbon can lean retro, but Kate Hudson makes the pairing feel fresh again with blown-out hair and tons of earrings.

Sydney Sweeney's Silver Liner

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The Euphoria star may be known for her onscreen eye makeup, but off-screen, it's just as dramatic. Case in point: this foil cat eye that perfectly complements her LaQuan Smith breastplate.

Lizzo's Gothic Lipstick

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Black lipstick is daring, to be sure, but as Lizzo demonstrates, the look can be oh so striking.

HoYeon Jung's Sparkly Hair Accessory

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The Squid Games breakout star accented her Emmys look with an eye-catching hair accessory, worn along her part.

Simone Ashley's Plum Shadow

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Plum shadow is such a pretty alternative to neutrals but, as the Bridgerton star demonstrates, all the more striking.

Vanessa Hudgens's Sharp Cat Eye

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Vanessa Hudgens captioned this photo, "She’s a vibe,” which is precisely how I feel about her dramatic cat eye. 

Addison Rae's Sunburnt Blush

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I’m team SPF all the way, but I can’t deny how cute the faux-sunkissed look is on Addison Rae. 

Gemma Chan's Powder Blue Eyes

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Thanks to Gemma Chan's pretty powder blue look here, I'm no longer afraid to go matchy-matchy with my eye shadow and my dress.

Eve Hewson's Half-Up Hair

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Two-toned hair isn’t going anywhere, and I love how Eve Hewson highlighted her color with this sleek half-up style. 

Lily Collins's Classic Red

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Red lips are a forever classic, but every time Lily Collins wears them, they look totally new again.

Richa Moorjani's Turquoise Waterline

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As if I didn’t love Richa Moorjani’s turquoise bottom liner enough, pairing it with loads of peachy blush is *chef’s kiss*.

Maude Apatow's Space Buns

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All I want is to borrow Maude Apatow’s Loewe dress and copy her sleek space buns—is that such a big ask, universe?

Dua Lipa's Eye Glitter

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Dua Lipa is a one-woman Y2K revival, and she's bringing back chunky glitter in a big way. But instead of slathering body glitter all over, why not try this fun sparkly eye?

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Lindy Segal is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. She's originally from Atlanta, but she's sorry to report she doesn't have an accent. However, she does still have her taste for carbohydrates, love of losing sports teams, and fear of driving during rush hour. She's been in editorial for over eight years as a social media manager and writer covering beauty, fashion, and lifestyle at Glamour and People. Most recently, she was the women's editor at Express. These days, in addition to Who What Wear, you can see her byline at places like Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Ipsy, and WeWork. Both a skincare obsessive and a minimalist, she keeps her routine short, sweet, and effective—and she doesn't go a day without sunscreen. She's also deeply passionate about sustainability, and she strives to recommend products she truly believes are worth the investment. When she's not writing about the best and brightest beauty finds, she can usually be found hunting for vintage and secondhand treasures, attempting to find zen at a yoga class, bingeing Bon Appétit YouTube videos, or napping under her weighted blanket.