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All year long, celebrities feed us with endless beauty moments. Whether its red carpets and award shows or everyday signature looks, celebs constantly double as our beauty mood boards. From one haircut that sparked a full-blown bob renaissance, to nail designs that dominated our feeds, 2025 was a glam year for the books. These celebrity beauty moments shaped what we bought, recreated, and booked at salons all year long.
So, team Cosmo took on the very important task of rounding up the best celebrity beauty looks of 2025. Whether you’re hunting for some makeup inspo, plotting a major hair change, or just want to relive the glam moments that took over the internet, these are the beauty looks that the year—and will live on well beyond it.
Gracie Abram’s Bandana
Gracie Abrams’ effortless bandana look officially launched the hair accessory as a summer trend. Suddenly, everyone was tying scarves into their strands, proving that a simple accessory can make any hairstyles feel instantly put together.
Joseph Okpako – Getty Images
Olivia Rodrigo’s Effortless Updo
Olivia Rodrigo swapped her soft waves for a messy updo, turning a simple hairstyle into an unforgettable hair moment.
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Keke Palmer, The Tonight Show
Keke Palmer lit up The Tonight Show with coral-hued glam that perfectly matched her dress, paired with copper waves that made the look feel bold and seamless. We love a coordinated moment with complementary fashion, hair, and makeup.
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Kendall’s Undone Low Bun
Kendall Jenner’s low bun, framed by loose, face‑softening pieces, was the definition of understated elegance. The simple hairstyle is elevated and timeless.
IG @Kendalljenner
Dua Lipa’s Polka Dot Nails
Dua Lipa always nails her manicures with the help of her iconic nail tech Michelle Humphrey, and this summer’s polka dot design sparked a trend that’s still going strong well into winter.
@nailsbymh
Olandria Carthen’s Blush
We saw no shortage of blush in 2025, and Olandria’s MUA Ngozi Edeme (aka paintedbyesther) isn’t shy about going heavy-handed. This popping pink moment under the eyes and all over the cheeks had us all immediately layering on extra blush.
@paintedbyesther
Laufey’s Hair Gems
Laufey’s hair gems are forever engrained into my memory. The subtle detail turned her hairstyle into a standout beauty moment all on its own.
@ninapark
Charli XCX, 2025 Met Gala
Charli XCX slayed the Met Gala carpet with feather-framed hair, a neutral smokey eye, and bold brows.
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Cole Escola, 2025 Tony Awards
Cole Escola is no stranger to big glam moments, and their princess-esque Tony’s look with a curly updo and shimmering silver makeup was my favorite from Broadway’s big night.
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Taylor Swift, 2025 Grammys
If Taylor hits the red carpet, I can almost guarantee that she’ll be rocking a red lip. And this bold shade paired with her soft bangs and matching red dress and jewels created a glamorous moment in true Taylor fashion.
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Lisa, Sicily 2025
Lisa’s wispy bangs tapered perfectly to frame her face, while a voluminous bump atop her head added height and drama. The combination made for a standout hair look that balanced edge and sophistication effortlessly.
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Tyla’s Glittery Glam
Tyla spent much of the year sparkling from head to toe, and I’m definitely not complaining. Her all-over glitter, from the high points of her cheeks down to her arms is the popstar glam we need more of.
@tyla
Bella Hadid, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Queen Bella served pure runway perfection at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with a bouncy blowout, dramatic side part, and her caramel-blonde color.
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Kylie’s Updo and Blush
I love when Kylie goes bold with her glam, and she put a modern twist on old Hollywood glamour with a dramatic curly updo, bright pink blush, and sparkling eyeshadow.
IG@kyliejenner
Doja Cat, 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Doja Cat is always serving unforgettable carpet moments, but I especially loved her voluminous blowout, sharp winged liner, and classic red lip—which she then proceeded to eat.
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Gabriette’s Iconic Eyeshadow
This pastel smokey eye paired with Gabriette’s classic thin brows created the edgiest glam that the internet became obsessed with. So much so, her makeup artist Ana Takahashi created a full tutorial on how to recreate the look.
@ anatakahashiii
Pamela Anderson’s Shaggy Bob
Pamela Anderson’s makeup-free red carpet glam is always a favorite, and paired with her orange shaggy bob, it became our top look of hers this year.
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Chappell Roan, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Chappell is beloved for her signature drag-inspired looks, and this smokey eye with thin brows, yellow-blended blush, and gems paired with a glitzy headpiece is one of my all time favorite looks from her.
@chappellroan
Sabrina Carpenter, Short ‘N Sweet Tour
Sabrina Carpenter’s voluminous curls from her Short ‘n Sweet tour will go down in the beauty hall of fame. Not to mention, the look sparked a months-long a heated debate over whether it was her real hair or not.
Courtesy of @sabrinacarpenter
Sophia Richie’s Bob
Sophia Richie’s bob was genuinely the haircut heard around the world. It inspired countless people to go for a major chop, and we crowned it the biggest hair trend of the year.
@sophiarichiegrainge
Doechii, Paris Fashion Week
Doechii served countless iconic looks at Paris Fashion Week, from a viral voluminous blowout to a sculpted updo, but her bleached brows paired with knee-sweeping braids deserves all the flowers.
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RosalÃa’s Halo Hair
RosalÃa’s angelic hairstyle features a golden blond halo, and inspired a wave of DIY hair experiments. Fans everywhere tried to replicate the look, proving its instant icon status.
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Anok Yai, The Fashion Awards
Anok Yai, aka model of the year, was dusted in all-over silver body glitter, shimmering highlight, and a metallic inner-corner pop, creating an ethereal glow at this year’s Fashion Awards.
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Zara Larsson, Midnight Sun Tour
Zara Larsson’s makeup artist Sophia Sinot brought colorful eye-popping glam for the singer’s Midnight Sun tour. Every look was topped off with endless blush, sparkling gems, and statement-making eyeshadow.
@zaralarsson
Jenna Ortega, 2025 Emmys
Our favorite beauty look of the year was Jenna Ortega at the Emmys, with bleached brows and contrasting brown waves. Her smoky eye paired with a deep burgundy lip perfectly complemented her jewel-encrusted outfit, making it 2025’s most unforgettable red carpet moment.
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