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10 Most memorable red carpet beauty looks of 2016

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10 Most memorable red carpet beauty looks of 2016

16/12/31 14:30

Winners in our beauty books include Lupita Nyong'o, Emma Stone, and Lady Gaga

Beauty-wise, 2016 has welcomed a plethora of trends that took off with a bang. From glittery lips to the return of the bangs, makeup trends are always the hallmark of what you can expect beauty brands to churn out seasonally. But there is nothing as momentous as a major red carpet beauty moment, and if you've already checked out our favourite gowns from all the awards, read on to find out which celebrity slayed in the hair and makeup territory:

Alicia Keys' decision to brave the MTV VMAs barefaced is one to laud her for. It takes guts to pull off a stint like that, but the star is steadfastly keeping up with her #FreeTheFace movement even until now.

A nod to the blue eyeshadow trend revival, Emily Ratajkowski's beauty look at the Emmy Awards is the epitome of how you should pull off a smoky eye—keep everything else simple and let the eyes do the talking.

Emma Stone's dark lippie teemed with a touch of silver shimmer on her eyes translated beautifully on the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards.

Kate Bosworth's enchanting beauty look at the Met Gala is goals in our books. Now this is how you work a sunset-hued eyeshadow.

Kerry Washington blew us away at the Emmys with her amazing glow and brushed out curls.

Lady Gaga had a Marilyn moment at the Oscars earlier this year. Her rose gold, metallic eye makeup and perfectly voluminous silver-screen worthy waves are to-die-for.

Lupita Nyong'o's towering topknot at the Met Gala might have spawned a few memes on the Internet, but it's not without meaning—her sculptural 'do was inspired by African heritage and American musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone.

Priyanka Chopra showed us that matte lip colours don't have to be confined to browns, with a stunning fuchsia lip at the SAG Awards in January.

T-Swizzle's fans lost it when she debuted a choppy bob that framed her face prettily. But we love that she also paired her new look with her classic red pout.

The one and only Queen Cate's beauty moment at the Golden Globes was characterised by a side-swept faux bob and smoky eyes; not to mention a matchy lip with her delicate pink gown.

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