As 2023 draws to a close, we’ve witnessed another year marked by a surge in celebrity beauty launches—some elevating to cult status, while others fell short of expectations.What initially began as a celebrity-driven perfume craze in the early 2000s gained substantial momentum a decade later, evolving into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Now, nearly every beloved celebrity has entered the beauty and skincare arena, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Gigi Hadid’s two-year-old, Khai Malik.

Celebrities are either launching their own brands or engaging in rebranding maneuvers to navigate the fiercely competitive beauty and skincare industry. This year, a significant debate emerged about the level of celebrity involvement in creating these products. Despite the naysayers, some celebrities successfully launched products that dominated TikTok and Instagram. In this post, we’ll delve into our top 5 celebrity beauty launches that captivated us in 2023.

Here’s theFashionSpot’s Top 5 Standout Celebrity Beauty Launches of 2023:

1. Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel – Selena Gomez:

Rare Beauty’s Fall Eye Collection, unveiled mid-August, introduced a game-changer—the Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel. This lightweight, clear gel is a weapon for brows that makes it appear effortlessly snatched. A simple sweep, and voila! Your brows are brushed up, evenly coated, and flaunting a smooth finish that defies time. Selena Gomez showcased the flawless results in the collection’s Instagram debut, solidifying it as a must-try celebrity beauty launch for brow enthusiasts. ($17)

2. Fenty Beauty Hot Chocolit Fantasy Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer:

Now, let’s talk about Fenty Beauty’s Hot Chocolit Fantasy Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer—a true embodiment of holiday glamor. Rihanna decided to make the Hot Chocolit shade a permanent delight, transcending its limited edition origins. This Fantasy Gloss Bomb is more than just a lip gloss; it’s a nourishing and shiny treat that leaves your lips with a touch of velvet. Consider it an essential in the realm of celebrity beauty launches, bringing a dash of allure to your pout no matter the season. ($15.75)

3. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga – SKIN TECH HYDRATING + DE-PUFFING CONCEALER:

Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs took the beauty scene by storm with its Triclone Skin Tech Foundation, boasting an impressive 31 shades for a spectrum of inclusivity. But that’s not all—enter the SKIN TECH HYDRATING + DE-PUFFING CONCEALER. Weightless, waterproof, and armed with a hyper-blurring effect, this concealer is Haus Labs’ ace in the deck. The celebrity beauty brand’s knack for cracking the formula has us on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating what they’ll unveil next. ($32)

4. Know Beauty Glacial Bay Clay Mask – Vanessa Hudgens and Madison Beer:

Vanessa Hudgens and Madison Beer spearhead Know Beauty’s revival, shining a spotlight on the Glacial Bay Clay Mask. This vegan and cruelty-free gem is formulated with kaolin and bentonite clay, lactic acid, and giant sea kelp. Imagine a mask that tightens pores, promotes cell turnover, and leaves you with a brightening effect. It’s not just another celebrity beauty or skincare product; it’s an essential component of your TLC routine, leaving your skin refreshed and fragrant, like a bouquet of flowers. The allure of such celebrity beauty launches lies in the anticipation of discovering what groundbreaking products these iconic figures will introduce to redefine our skincare routines. ($45)

5. Billie Eilish Fragrances Eilish No. 3 Eau de Parfum:

Billie Eilish commands attention not only with her music but also with her foray into celebrity beauty launches, exemplified by the Eilish No. 3 Eau de Parfum. This unisex fragrance takes you on an olfactory journey that challenges conventions. Dive into the distinctive blend of grapefruit, pink peppercorn, jasmine, saffron, fir needle, cedar, amber, and oakmoss. Beyond being a lingering scent, this luxurious fragrance captures the very essence of Billie Eilish’s free-spirited nature. It’s not just a fragrance; it’s an experiential masterpiece poised to resonate well into the year 2024, marking another triumph in the world of celebrity beauty launches. ($72)

In conclusion, these top 5 celebrity beauty launches of 2023 have left a lasting impression. Despite the celebrity tag, the quality and high formula of these products make them our favorites. Anticipation is building as we eagerly await the surprises these brands will unveil in the upcoming year of 2024. Stay tuned.

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Since this year’s Met Gala is set for Monday, we can’t help but reflect on the past and all the delicious looks that the gala has produced over the years. From high-wattage couture creations to out-of-the-box risqué looks that may have taken some time to truly appreciate, fashion’s equivalent of the Oscars never disappoints. Think multicolored feathers, body armor-like metallics, borderline obsessive sheer accents and enough embellishments to shake a very stylish stick at. A few well-known fashion mavens scored multiple spots on this list for obvious reasons.

We’re sure everyone has their respective favorites, but there’s no denying that these stars made a sartorial impact. Scroll down to relive the Met Gala’s top style moments.

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With a theme like “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” we weren’t sure what to expect when it came to the 2021 Met Gala. Unlike previous years when the dress code was more established, many attendees decided to go rogue. Sure, some went with patriotic options. Hence red and blue being popular choices. But a large percentage just dressed to impress, er, stand out.

There were plenty of American designers on display. Jennifer Lopez served up some real 70s glamour in Ralph Lauren. Kate Hudson’s pink Michael Kors Collection ensemble also turned heads. And Amanda Gorman’s blue Vera Wang stunner was a striking nod to the Statue of Liberty.

There was certainly a lot of skin. The naked dress was back in a big way with everyone from Kendall Jenner to Irina Shayk indulging in the trend. Others decided to flash flesh in far more strategic ways.

Scroll down to see all the incredible red carpet looks from the 2021 Met Gala.

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Rihanna is newsstand gold. Whether the songstress turned fashion and beauty mogul is serving up stellar covers for British Vogue, giving American Vogue its best cover in months or looking almost unrecognizable on Interview, she nails it each and every time. So we aren’t surprised that Harper’s Bazaar invited the icon back for a fifth time with the unveiling of its all-important September issue for 2020. Photographed by Gray Sorrenti, Rihanna gives good face sporting a face full of Fenty Beauty and a white Fenty shirt on the newsstand cover (below). For the subscribers’ alternative (after the jump), she works a Bottega Veneta coat under vibrant blue skies.

The covers went down as a real treat — for the most part. “Rihanna is always a welcome cover subject!” cheered aracic.

“Tens, tens, tens across the board!” raved dodencebt.

“THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! Great job, Harper’s Bazaar. This might be their best September cover in years,” approved crmsnsnwflks.

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KINGofVERSAILLES shared the same enthusiasm: “I quite like both covers. It feels relevant to the activism and social movements afoot, but not removed from the fashion and commercialism I want and expect from Bazaar.”

“Nice, always a pleasure to see Rihanna on magazine covers, but it could, undoubtedly, have been far better. They’ve certainly redeemed themselves after Rihanna’s May 2019 cover, which was almost headache-inducing,” critiqued vogue28.

Not everyone was shouting from the rooftops, however. “I’m sorry but Rihanna looks terrible! What a waste of a great cover subject,” disapproved RMDV.

San Marco described the outcome as “predictable,” but do you agree?

Share your thoughts and see more from Rihanna’s cover shoot here.

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As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards was put on hold. Set to take place today, this year’s celebration would’ve included the usual mix of fashion-minded folk. And they would’ve all been decked out in designer goods designed to make a statement.

Often taking a back seat to “bigger” fashion events like the Met Gala and the Oscars, the CFDA Fashion Awards is responsible for some of the industry’s most memorable red carpet moments. Who can forget Rihanna’s sparkly and sheer Adam Selman outfit? Gigi Hadid’s vivid Versace getup years later was also a standout. Then there was Ashley Olsen’s surprisingly colorful dress from the 2009 season. Basically, the awards show is always worth checking out.

Sadly, most of us weren’t privy to its early years since it wasn’t really heralded as something to watch until recently. So many missed out on some truly epic looks courtesy of Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Hurley, Renée Zellweger and others. But we’re about to rectify that.

In an effort to give it the respect it deserves, we’re looking back at the best looks from the CFDA Fashion Awards. Whether you enjoy 80s excess, 90s glamour or sleek styles from the early 2000s, you’ll find something to fawn over.

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If we’re being honest, we usually steer clear of pencil eyeliners in favor of their liquid, and easier to use, cousins. Pencils smudge, don’t go on smoothly and are long gone by the end of the day. But Fenty Beauty’s latest eye product is making us rethink our liquid liner fetish.

The Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner lives up to its name. It’s water-resistant and promises to stay put. And the creamy pencil comes in 20 stellar shades from cherry red to black and you have your pick of matte, metallic, shimmer or glitter finishes. You can also ditch those annoying sharpeners since each eyeliner comes with a twist-up tip. (The tip also makes applying everything from a cat-eye flick to a graphic line easy-peasy.) Feel free to stock up since each one only costs $22.

Fenty Beauty’s new liner drops January 16 online at Fenty Beauty and Sephora. 

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While we’re still recovering from New Year’s Eve, Rihanna is already owning Valentine’s Day. Her lingerie brand just released its first-ever collab with sunglasses and sportswear expert Adam Selman.

“Lingerie is something I’ve always wanted to design, so many of my collections have been influenced and inspired by lingerie detailing and fabrics, so I jumped at the chance when Rihanna approached me to collaborate with Savage x Fenty,” the designer explained.

The brand’s Valentine’s Day collection featuring 19 pieces across two categories is the definition of sugar and spice. Locket Down is full of super sexy vinyl foil spandex lingerie in bold Goji Berry Red and Black Caviar. For those who prefer a sweeter approach, Down The Aisle is all about ruffles and hearts with vintage charm.

Just like with clothes, accessories really make the outfit. In this case, restraints, heart leg garters and garter belts. And the lookbook is just as awe-inspiring with Adesuwa Aighewi, Fiffany Luu, Joan Smalls and Paloma Elsesser in on the action.

You can shop the Adam Selman for Savage x Fenty collection now on the brand’s site. But act fast because these sexy little things are bound to sell out long before February 14.

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