Celebrities are the original influencers way before social media and before the word became a source of income for many Instagrammers and YouTubers. Although, behind every celebrity, there’s a hardworking team of beauty and fashion experts making sure their client looks impeccable, stars are the vessel to popularize every look, especially when it comes to beauty trends and styles.
Whether it is hair or makeup, we tend to use their images as reference for our special moments. From weddings to birthday photoshoots, we all have recreated at least one look from our favorite celebrities.
When the list of trendsetters feels endless, RY makes sure to analyze search data and provide a list of the world’s most loved celebrities. Thanks to their research, we can understand whose hair, makeup, and skincare the world is most interested in.
After compiling a list of over 200 celebrities from sources such as Glamour, Allure, Good Housekeeping, and Ranker, Australia’s largest online beauty retailer, analyzed Google searches for each superstar alongside the words “hair,” “makeup,” and “skincare.” Then, after taking a total of all three search terms, the company could find out which celebrity looks we are most inspired by.
Find below who tops the list according to RY
© GettyImagesMarilyn Monroe
It’s no surprise that Marilyn Monroe takes the top spot for celebrity beauty inspiration from the past, has inspired us since the 1950s. Famous for playing blonde bombshell characters, Monroe had a trademark makeup look, including dark arched brows, pale skin, red lips, and her iconic beauty mark.
© GettyImagesMarilyn Monroe
It’s no surprise that Marilyn Monroe takes the top spot for celebrity beauty inspiration from the past, has inspired us since the 1950s. Famous for playing blonde bombshell characters, Monroe had a trademark makeup look, including dark arched brows, pale skin, red lips, and her iconic beauty mark.
© GettyImagesTwiggy
In the second place is the iconic 60s trendsetter, Twiggy, who is still considered a style icon today with over 165,000 annual searches for her bold and glamorous makeup looks. From dramatic eye makeup to thick lashes, it’s no wonder Twiggy is still serving us beauty inspiration today.
© GettyImagesDavid Bowie
One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Davie Bowie, takes third place. His jaw-dropping makeup looks from Ziggy Stardust to Aladdin Sane are still proving hugely popular as beauty looks today, with over 150,000 annual searches.
© GettyImagesBrigitte Bardot
French animal rights activist and former actress and singer Brigitte Bardot is worldwide known and one of the sex symbols of the late 1950s and 1960s. Although she retired from the entertainment industry in 1973, she is still a major famous culture icon.
© GettyImagesAudrey Hepburn
The British actress and humanitarian is recognized as both a film and fashion icon. According to the American Film Institute, Hepburn ranks as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.
© GettyImagesSophia Loren
According to the American Film Institute, the Italian actress is the 21st greatest female star of Classic Hollywood Cinema. To date she is the only living actress and highest-ranked living person from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema.
© RYThe list continues with Bettie Page, Jane Birkin, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor.
