Rihanna
There's a reason why the singer can pull off gray hair and blue lips: she's gorgeous. So when she actually rocks a classic look (á la soft waves and a cherry red statement lip), the result is heart-stopping.
Charlize Theron
Got the glow! At the 2013 Oscars, Charlize's makeup appeared so minimal we're not even sure she was really wearing any. Then again, with skin that radiant who needs it?
Lupita Nyong'o
Few people can pull off makeup this colorful. Yet the 12 Years a Slave actress wears it so well we're itching to give it a try.
Jennifer Lawrence
Early on we knew nothing would top J.Law's Oscar hairstyle for best updo. It was elegant, youthful, and most importantly, stunningly unique. Hopefully her stylist Mark Townsend has some more tricks up his sleeve for the 2014 awards season.
Jessica Alba
Orange lips were one of the biggest beauty trends of the year mainly due to the fact that Alba showed us all how it's done back in January.
Jessica Biel
Best use of eyeliner in 2013, hands down! The emerald hue added the perfect pop of color to her makeup.
Lily Collins
Bold & beautiful! The Lancôme spokesmodel mastered the sexy vamp look with this berry statement lip and subtle smoky eye.
Gemma Arterton
The actress makeup is certainly gorgeous but it is really her gold headband that completes her goddess effect. It's basically the perfect modern day tiara.
Cara Delevinge
We're so used to seeing the model making funny faces or wearing crazy wigs that when she showed up to the Cannes Film Festival with red lips and side-swept waves we were completely stunned—in a good way.
Kate Middleton
This one is sort of a bonus pick. The Duchess of Cambridge's post-pregnancy blowout deserves a nod because just one day after giving birth to Prince George she managed to show up with red carpet-ready hair.