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In the past, the actor really laid on the makeup, but more recently he's toned it down. There was also that red-carpet debut of his hair makeup before he was ready to admit that he was balding.
The country pop star was the first ever male celebrity to get a makeover on James Charles’ YouTube. Charles gave him a metallic silver look with accents on his lips and even inside his ears.
The 'Get Out' actor famously wore Rihanna's Fenty Beauty makeup to the 2018 Oscars, specifically Pro Filt'r Foundation. Astute fans noticed that when Kaluuya gave Jordan Peele a hug mid-ceremony, no foundation rubbed off on the director's white suit!
The ‘Queer Eye’ star started wearing eyeliner, dubbed “guyliner,” in season two of the show.
The soccer star is known for his gleaming skin, and he's even been spotted a few times wearing nail polish.
In an interview with Glamour, the 'Mad Men' actor said that he doesn't understand why male celebrities don't talk about wearing makeup because, according to him, "We all are." He added that he usually uses tinted moisturizer, powder, and concealer.
The beloved musician has never been afraid to stand out, and he's been spotted in eyeliner more than once. He also once said that his beauty routine is based on that of Naomi Campbell's, which includes going to the dermatologist and washing his face every day.
The host has looked perfectly tanned like this for years, so it's no surprise that he gets a little help to bronze his skin year-round.
The rapper has been linked to the Fenty queen Rihanna, so it's no surprise she used Rocky as her Fenty skin campaign muse. Together they want to bring men's skincare into the mainstream.
The 'Twilight' actor's fans have noticed that he wears makeup through some unfortunate makeup mishaps over the years, where his face is a different color than his neck, or when excess powder catches the light in front of all those flashing cameras.
In his earlier days, the actor was said to wear mascara to make his blue eyes pop, and besides that he typically boasts quite an even, sun-kissed complexion.
In his younger, polished days, Bieber wore makeup like eyebrow gel, mascara, concealer, and powder, according to his old makeup artist. These days, however, the pop star has been a lot more candid about his natural complexion, not worrying about even concealing his acne.
The actor is famed for his smooth-looking, dewy skin, which is often accomplished using foundation.
The singer is affectionately called "Glambert" by many of his fans because he pulls off a flawless look wherever he goes, red carpet or not.
The former member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and former husband to Carmen Electra, had a keen ownership of his style, and he has been known to shape his eyebrows, don eyeliner, and even rock a smoky eye.
The lead singer of Maroon 5 is known for keeping a tight grooming routine and was handpicked by L’Oreal as the brand’s new global spokesperson for their Men Expert range in 2019. He’s also been snapped wearing eyeliner on various occasions.
Eyeliner has long been a good look for the actor, ever since it lent him a helping hand in achieving that bad boy look.
While he may have worn eyeliner back in his alt phase as the lead singer for 30 Seconds to Mars, Jared Leto has since toned down his makeup look, going for a more natural, dewy finish.
Prince was a force of culture in more ways than one, and his commitment to new styles of beauty in hair, makeup, and wardrobe was just as admirable as his ever-evolving sound.
The ‘Star Trek’ actor experienced a makeup mishap on the red carpet when excess powder on his face caught the light poorly. It was probably a special light-reflecting powder, common among celebrities for events with lots of flashing cameras, which can't be seen under normal lighting.
The Killers front man has been known to wear eyeliner, foundation, and it's said even some lip gloss. He's never been shy about it!
To go from network TV to blockbuster star, the actor whipped himself into shape, and he also started appearing on red carpets with that sun-kissed bronze effect and even occasionally hints of contouring.
That porcelain-looking (which is said to be a cause of his vitiligo), dark outlined eyes, and berry-red lips had a little help over the years.
Most women know what it’s like to forget to rub in foundation properly. Bradley Cooper looks great in a tan, but in trying to achieve that look for the ‘Valentine's Day’ movie premiere, his dark foundation stopped at his facial hair line.
In 2014, the Today anchors hosted a "No Makeup Monday," sharing photos of the difference between their usual and natural looks, and it really pulled the veil on TV magic.
The 'American Horror Story' star can rock a piercing smoky eye look better than most women.
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At the 2019 Golden Globes, the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' actor debuted Kosas products including Kosasport Lip Fuel and Kosas Tinted Face Oil, which is a hydrating foundation. He certainly achieved that dewy look.
According to Victoria Beckham, her husband often borrows her beauty products, though she said in an interview, "He looks so beautiful!" It's no wonder they make such a pair on the red carpet.
Makeup artist Marissa Machado says her clients, famously including Nick Jonas, use the Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer, which also comes with must-have SPF.
The legendary artist had a makeup collection that quite literally makes our very own pale in comparison. Beyond his more signature, dramatic looks, Bowie loved vivid shadows, coated lashes, and defined brows.
When we see women on the red carpet, we all sort of understand that there has been a whole team who dedicated hours to their glowing appearances. But defined brows, radiant skin, sharp cheek bones, and supple lips aren't exclusive to female celebrities, and there are plenty of their male counterparts walking those same red carpets and not looking any less dazzling.
The simplest answer is usually the right one: makeup! The men of Hollywood have really perfected the art of the "no-makeup makeup look," and then there are those who aren't afraid to wear a little eyeliner or sparkle for an extra flare. Perhaps it can still feel embarrassing to some men to admit that they wear makeup, but in recent years men's grooming is getting the attention it deserves—especially since so many men have also had makeup mishaps that they could have easily avoided with a little guidance.
Alex Rodriguez is one star who is loud and proud about his glow-up. In the wake of his breakup with J.Lo, the baseball pro teamed up with Hims & Hers to develop the brand’s first concealer for men. “I wanted to create a product that solved an issue I faced every day," A-Rod wrote on Instagram. "I realized as I was jumping from meeting to meeting, I needed something quick and easy in my routine to conceal blemishes or razor bumps." This is his first product launch for the beauty and wellness company, in which he and Lopez became investors together in 2020.
Click through to see which other famous men aren't afraid to ask for a little extra help before stepping into the limelight.
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When we see women on the red carpet, we all sort of understand that there has been a whole team who dedicated hours to their glowing appearances. But defined brows, radiant skin, sharp cheek bones, and supple lips aren't exclusive to female celebrities, and there are plenty of their male counterparts walking those same red carpets and not looking any less dazzling.
The simplest answer is usually the right one: makeup! The men of Hollywood have really perfected the art of the "no-makeup makeup look," and then there are those who aren't afraid to wear a little eyeliner or sparkle for an extra flare. Perhaps it can still feel embarrassing to some men to admit that they wear makeup, but in recent years men's grooming is getting the attention it deserves—especially since so many men have also had makeup mishaps that they could have easily avoided with a little guidance.
Alex Rodriguez is one star who is loud and proud about his glow-up. In the wake of his breakup with J.Lo, the baseball pro teamed up with Hims & Hers to develop the brand’s first concealer for men. “I wanted to create a product that solved an issue I faced every day," A-Rod wrote on Instagram. "I realized as I was jumping from meeting to meeting, I needed something quick and easy in my routine to conceal blemishes or razor bumps." This is his first product launch for the beauty and wellness company, in which he and Lopez became investors together in 2020.
Click through to see which other famous men aren't afraid to ask for a little extra help before stepping into the limelight.