These Are the Best Beauty Looks of 2015

The past 12 months have been explosive for our favorite celebs. Selena Gomez had a total revival, Demi Lovato gave everyone #confidencegoals, Jennifer Lopez continued to age in reverse — and the list can go on for days.

Despite their various personal and professional milestones, our favorite gals all had one thing in common this year: they completely owned the beauty scene. There's no denying that these ladies were all about taking risks, from blazing red lips to rainbow and jet-black strands. As 2015 comes to a close, we're reflecting by taking a look back at some of our favorite hair and makeup looks. See all our stunning picks, then check out all the celebs who had an incredible 2015.

Demi Lovato
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Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato already showed us all that she’s queen of the no-makeup selfie. But on the 2015 American Music Awards’ red carpet, she showed up with Old Hollywood finger waves paired with a dark smoky eye and an oxblood pout — proving that there’s nothing wrong with vamping it up.

Eva Mendes
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Eva Mendes

Earlier this year, the actress was named the face of Esteé Lauder’s Dimension Skincare line. She arrived at a Nordstrom launch event with rosy blushed cheeks and a glossy pink pout to match.

Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez

J Lo brought the heat to her 46th birthday celebration as she donned a black body-baring dress and switched her signature long waves for a shaggy layered cut. Her airbrushed skin and nude-lined lips gave the finishing touches to her sexy look.

Zoe Saldana
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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana surprised us at the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards with subtle hues of yellow and blue blended into her waves. Her on-trend rainbow tresses (which she styled herself, by the way) were finished with a bronzed smoky eye and matte pink lipstick.

Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez's style hasn't missed a beat this year. The 23-year-old star wowed at the 2015 Met Gala with an elegant updo dressed in orchids and deep scarlet pout.

Joan Smalls
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Joan Smalls

At the CFDA Fashion Awards, Joan Smalls kept all attention on her intense blue cat eye by pulling her hair back into a sleek ponytail and trading her signature vampy lipstick for a peach gloss.

Sofia Vergara
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Sofia Vergara

The Modern Family actress took a different approach to the bold lip trend by wearing an auburn-red hue on her lips at the 67th Emmy Awards.

Alessandra Ambrosio
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Alessandra Ambrosio

The Victoria’s Secret Angel gave off naughty vibes at the Audemars Piguet Rodeo Drive grand opening. She wore her shoulder-grazing locks in tousled waves and finished off her makeup with deep berry lipstick.

Gina Rodriguez
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Gina Rodriguez

Gina was absolutely dazzling at the 67th Annual Emmy Awards. She dressed up her shimmering gown with barely there skin, subtle smoky eye shadow, and a hint of nude gloss to highlight her pearly whites. Her teased ponytail was the perfect finish to her chic look.

Jessica Alba
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Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba was the definition of sexy and sophisticated at the opening of the Tory Burch flagship store in Paris. The girl boss slicked her hair into a center-parted bun, leaving all eyes on her bold brows and enduring red lipstick.