Like a fine wine, a truly great red-carpet beauty look somehow gets even better over time. So in celebration — and in honor of InStyle’s 25th birthday — we’ve rounded up 25 beauty looks that continue to stun years after their debut. (And because narrowing it down to just 25 was tough enough, the looks you’ll see here are presented in no particular order.)
And as you scroll through, don’t be surprised if inspiration strikes. Perhaps JLo’s 30-inch ponytail at the 2017 Met Gala will have you reconsidering extensions — or those bangs on Reese Witherspoon at the 2007 Golden Globes will inspire you to go all in during your next haircut. Or maybe you’ll feel compelled to swap your black eyeliner for striking white à la Kristen Stewart at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
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So sit back, relax, and prepare for a virtual walk down memory lane. The most unforgettable red-carpet makeup and hair moments are right this way…