All the show-stopping, jaw-dropping, bomb diggity beauty moments of 2018
PHEW. What a year guys. Can't believe we made it through all the weird and whacky trends of 2018, like painting our teeth in nail varnish, edgy 'mojo' bikini wax styles and using snail slime for acne.
But in between all the crazy K-beauty inventions and coconut oil uses, there were some absolutely breathtaking beauty moments that deserve to be remembered.
Whether it was a rose-woven braid at the Met Gala, or a classic red lip at the Oscars, these were the show-stopping looks that made us say, YAS šš» QUEEN šš».
Getty ImagesRemember this red-hot look from Em Rata that has us all rushing out to buy burgundy eyeshadows? Soon after came the Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette to make all our dreams come true.
Getty ImagesAmandla Stenberg's neon negative space eyeliner was out of this world.
Getty ImagesSpeaking of eyeliner masterpieces, Alicia Vikander's Met Gala look basically inspired the return of the Cleopatra cat eye in 2018.
Getty ImagesShay Mitchell slayed the best smokey eye of the year at the Revolve Awards.
Getty ImagesMadeline Brewer's side-swept mane and minimal blush makeup had us swooning at the CDFA Awards. Her copper hair is bound to inspire many transformations in 2019.
Getty ImagesBig hair, an even bigger smile, and bright green eyes. Tracee Ellis Ross was a red carpet delight all year long, but this was one of our favourite moments.
Getty ImagesKatherine Langford's electric blue wings were such a simple, yet breathtaking swap from traditional black.
Getty ImagesPatrick Ta worked some serious eyeshadow-shape magic on Katherine Langford for the I Heart Radio Awards.
Getty ImagesHung Vango has us all wanting to find the nearest ocean and dive in after pulling off this bold, aqua blue and angled eye look.
RiRi had too many massive makeup moments to count in 2018, but this one is iconic as it signifies the resurrection of the metallic lip.
Getty ImagesWhen Hayley Beiber (mere Baldwin back then) wore a navy lip to the BRITs that had us shook.
Getty ImagesAnd Rita Ora brought back the perm and made it cute.
Getty ImagesDua Lipa did dew and glass hair before it was even a thing.
Getty ImagesWhen you've got the hair like Jess Glynne, what else do you really need?
Getty ImagesLady Gaga gave us the most glorious smokey cat eye at the Grammy's. Who knew we'd all be crying over her performance in A Star Is Born just months later.
Getty ImagesAnd how could we forget the HAIR?!
Getty ImagesHailee Steinfeld must have been a mermaid in another life because these beachy waves and blue eyeshadow were born to be worn by her.
REXThis fire engine red lip and emerald earring combo will go down in history. Bravo, Zoe Kravtiz.
Jamie Chung did not take one step wrong at the Golden Globes. Lip, eyeliner and lashes on point.
REXBerry was a bold choice for a fair and platinum-haired Emilia Clarke, but it paid off big time.
Getty Images / REXKim's Met Gala look gave us mega Cleopatra vibes and is solely responsible for bringing back the half up pony.
Getty Images / REXHoly headpiece. Blake inspired brides everywhere with this halo of an accessory.
Getty Images / REXAnd if headbands weren't your thing, Bella had your back with a pair of phenomenal slides.
Getty Images / REXFor the coily and curly haired among us, Kerry Washington was goals as she worked her God-given texture with a golden clip-in.
Getty Images / REXJasmine Sanders knocked us all dead with her rose adorned, hip-length braid.
Getty ImagesHailey brought edge to the red carpet in Cannes. Messy bun goals courtesy of GLAMOUR columnist, Jen Atkin of course.
Getty ImagesOne of the most memorable looks from the Oscars was Jennifer Lawrence's winged out smokey eye and terracotta lip. The now iconic look was created by makeup artist, Hung Vango.
