Since we bid Covid-19 adieu, the award season calendar for 2022 showed us literal flames with the best beauty looks. In our opinion Zendaya ruled the red carpet overall for 2022 - but, everyone was sure to bring out all the stops for sure!
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There’s nothing we didn’t love about Tati Gabrielle’s stylish yet detailed blonde-bombshell braided hairstyle. And can we have a moment for that inner eye gold stamp?
Lupita Nyong’o’s show-stealing hand-sculpted up-do was nothing short of regaled opulence.
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Beautiful and graceful, Jodie Turner-Smith served thin brows, taking us back in time, paired with popping metallic-detailed eyeshadow and finger waves fit for a queen.
Irina Shayk wore a crisp, bold, dramatic winged eyeliner that we couldn’t stop swooning over. Her slicked-back ballerina bun sealed the deal, proving less-is-more is a winner.
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Zendaya’s skinlike makeup glowed in all the right places, paired with a voluminous, sophisticated updo-ponytail.
It wouldn’t be a red carpet without a signature bold red lippie, right? Alexandra Daddario’s perfectly pigmented pout stood out.
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Lizzo didn’t come to play on the red carpet, reminding us that edges aren’t a thing of the past with soft curls and finger waves. Her monochromatic makeup and nude lip were the perfect duo.
Janelle Monaé strutted down the runway with a whispy, delicate high bun, accessorised with black ribbon and a simple face beat.
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Yet again, Lizzo’s bold makeup, and grungy glam, stole the red carpet and turned heads. Her bold, dark look married a perfectly blushed cheek and natural eye makeup with fluffed-out brows to seal the deal.
Sofia Carson served us the ultimate clean, minimal, and natural look with a pouty nude lip.
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Adwoa Aboah ticked all the boxes. Flaunting her freckles with a striking crisp lip and fluffed-out brows. Her sleek middle-part plait suited her muted smokey brown yet eyeshadow to a T!
Lady Gaga’s rich, creamy nude lip complemented her blonde Hollywood waves with the feline lashes that just did their ting.
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Isabelle Boemeke got it right with her OTT sculpted, jewelled nails dipped in black and gold.
Kendall Jenner served us bleached brows that made us heavily contemplate doing the same with ours!
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Dripping in shades of everything glowing, Ntando Duma did the minimal nude look justice with this one, not leaving a high point unchecked without a highlighter. And those lips, honey!
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Kim Jayde served us a cut crease for the gawds and a chic high plait with silver chain accessories.
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Oh, darling! We lived for Candice Modiselle’s pastel lavender-looking eye, which was actually smoked-out hues of brown topped with rhinestone detail in the outer corner that made her glossy neutral lip pop.
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They say blondes have more fun, right? It sure looked that way for Loot Love, as she came in hot with curtain bangs and a soft updo. Her muted matte lip with sultry, shimmery but oh-so-glittery eyeshadow was one for the books.
