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
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Janelle Monáe
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Tracee Ellis Ross
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Awkwafina
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Lady Gaga
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Zoë Kravitz
Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images
Judge Judy Sheindlin
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Sophie Turner
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Lupita Nyong’o
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Ashley Graham
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Billy Porter
Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images
Elle Fanning
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Michelle Obama
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Issa Rae
Emma McIntyre via Getty Images
Megan Rapinoe
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The Duchess of Cambridge
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on Princess Charlotte’s first day of school in London on Sept. 5.
Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez at the “Hustlers” premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7.
Jonathan Van Ness
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Mandy Moore
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex
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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex during the royal tour to South Africa on Oct. 2.
Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 27.
Lizzo
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Big Freedia and Kesha
Taylor Hill via Getty Images
Rihanna
Samir Hussein via Getty Images
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