25 Must-See Beauty Moments Of 2019

Jamie Feldman
Updated ·1 min read
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Tracee Ellis Ross and Lizzo all blessed us with major hair and makeup moments this year. (Photo: Getty Images )
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Tracee Ellis Ross and Lizzo all blessed us with major hair and makeup moments this year. (Photo: Getty Images )

Celebrities often talk about the “village” it takes to get them, above-average-looking people, ready for an event. But it’s for good reason: Hairstylists and makeup artists work tirelessly behind the scenes to create aesthetically pleasing masterpieces, from the subtle and delicate to the wild and outrageous.

A few of those looks — 25, to be exact — sparkled a bit more brightly in our 2019 memories than others. We thought it only fitting to pay homage to the talented artistry and eye-catching results ― and we don’t just mean Billy Porter’s Met Gala glam.

There was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s fiery red lip, Judge Judy’s clip-in ponytail, and Michelle Obama’s entire book tour. There was Megan Rapinoe at the ESPYs, Lizzo at the American Music Awards, Lizzo basically everywhere she went, and so many more.

Check out 25 of our must-see beauty moments from 2019 below.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on the day of her congressional swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Jan 3. <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alexandria-ocasio-cortez_n_5c337994e4b0ad024643437c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Her favorite red lip</a> is Stila's <a href="https://www.stilacosmetics.com/stay-all-dayreg-liquid-lipstick/S791030001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stay All Day Liquid Lip in Beso</a>.

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Mon&aacute;e at the Golden Globes after-party in Los Angeles on Jan. 6. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUSCkPHZBR/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jessica Smalls using Armani products</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUYPOiBdsW/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nikki Nelms</a>.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuU9ayn-6S/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lisa Storey</a> using Pat McGrath products. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BtunnH_l6d4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Araxi Lindsey</a>.

Awkwafina

Awkwafina at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 24. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuS2SZUn9Ha/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mai Quynh</a> using Kiehl's and Armani products. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anhcotran/p/BuS7xTegkXl/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anh Co Tran</a>.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 24. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSZFUEh80e/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sarah Nicole Tanno</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSkvgunGH5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frederic Aspiras</a>.

Zoë Kravitz

Zo&euml; Kravitz at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on Feb. 24. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuS_uUdFUg2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nina Park</a> using YSL products, hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTGC0OhSjg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nikki Nelms</a>.

Judge Judy Sheindlin

Judge Judy Sheindlin at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on May 5. Sheindlin's clip-in ponytail <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-judy-ponytail_l_5d0d19ffe4b0a394186210a8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">caused quite a stir</a> when it premiered this year.&nbsp;

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKSvzQg8hH/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Georgie Eisdell</a> using Pat McGrath products, hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJC_2xJkMS/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christian Wood</a>.

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickbarose/p/BxJKAucgiRG/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nick Barose</a>. Hair by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vernonfrancois/p/BxJIfPYlWOd/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vernon Francois</a>.

Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJFGfGFMzV/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kate Synnott</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxI6ad4Hgph/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Justine Marjan</a>.&nbsp;

Billy Porter

Billy Porter at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJO3PqBzxV/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">La Sonya Gunter</a> using Pat McGrath products.&nbsp;
Billy Porter at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6. Makeup by La Sonya Gunter using Pat McGrath products. 

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning at the Met Gala in New York City on May 6. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLYYhAHs7q/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Erin Ayanian Monroe</a>. Nails by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxMBM2JFqhY/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mar y Sol Inzerillo</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJUPO-A1Rq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jenda</a>.

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama during a stop on her book tour in Atlanta on May 11. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbLz4jBRAB/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carl Ray</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yenedamtew/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yene Damtew</a>.

Issa Rae

Issa Rae at the Women in Film Gala in Los Angeles on June 12. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Byokq9Up30c/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joanna Simkin</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByrHHjFlYC2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashley Noel</a>.&nbsp;

Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe at the ESPYs in Los Angeles on July 10. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1LRnAJCiU/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joanna Simkin</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzx-WvSDzVn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Riawana Capri</a>.&nbsp;

The Duchess of Cambridge

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on Princess Charlotte's first day of school in London on Sept. 5.&nbsp;
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on Princess Charlotte's first day of school in London on Sept. 5. 

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez at the "Hustlers" premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7.
Jennifer Lopez at the "Hustlers" premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7.

Jonathan Van Ness

Jonathan Van Ness at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 4. Hair and makeup by Jonathan Van Ness and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hy0vVBIpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patty Carrillo</a>.&nbsp;
Jonathan Van Ness at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 4. Hair and makeup by Jonathan Van Ness and Patty Carrillo. 

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore at the Emmys in Los Angeles on Sept. 11. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uzSnzlyNc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jenn Streicher</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2uxNvwF_1j/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashley Streicher</a>.&nbsp;

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex during the royal tour to South Africa on Oct. 2.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex during the royal tour to South Africa on Oct. 2.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 27.&nbsp;
Dakota Johnson at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 27. 

Lizzo

Lizzo performing at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5R4PxoBNLL/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alexx Mayo</a>. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5UWamHB7Vc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shelby Swain</a>.

Big Freedia and Kesha

Big Freedia and Kesha at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. Big Freedia's makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5StIWqhg99/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Laken LaSheir</a>. Kesha's makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Rx-VTjvkp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vittorio Masecchia</a>.

Rihanna

Rihanna at the Fashion Awards in London on Dec. 2. Makeup by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lo2NpnZZg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Priscilla Ono</a> using Fenty products. Hair by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qruXNFRrk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yusef Williams</a>.&nbsp;

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