
Red carpet beauty is often boring and safe, but this year there were a handful of celebrities who took risks which almost always paid off. From fresh-faced youngsters to more seasoned publicity veterans, this year's list shows the best and brightest beauty faces on the red carpet.
Amber Heard
While this rising star isn’t quite a brand new face, this was certainly her year to step into the spotlight. With a perfect mixture of girly and glamorous beauty looks, she captivated throughout the year.
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Diane Kruger
A consistent style star, Kruger always pairs her makeup well with the look of the day. Whether it be a tailored shorts suit or a flowing Chanel gown, she always gets it right.
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Blake Lively
Hardly a red carpet newcomer, Lively’s switch from blonde to strawberry back to blonde this year captivated beauty editors everywhere. Luckily, her enviable flaxen waves are back to normal but her use of highlighting and contouring cannot go unrecognized.
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Emma Stone
The unsuspecting beauty star known for her changing locks and wise fashion choices always paired her look with an appropriate, but never boring, beauty look.
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Michelle Williams
Williams’ pixie haircut has been on the best tresses lists since she made the chop, but this year the actor took her cool Elvin style and played to her soft side.
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Anne Hathaway
Thanks to her very public stylist, Rachel Zoe, we all know how Hathaway manages to get the fashion almost perfect, but this year her beauty choices stood out too. Whether it was a retro side-swept wave or a cute pony tail with thick framed glasses, her beauty looks were always perfectly tailored to the event.
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Mila Kunis
She maintained her laid back style throughout her many appearances this year but still managed to look flawless and polished.
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Kate Bosworth
Bosworth is a perfect example of a woman playing to her best features. She is amazing at accenting her face with just a bold lip and flawless base.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Between the massive marketing campaign for Burberry Body and her role in the latest Transformers movie, it was hard to miss Huntington-Whiteley this year. Her model background helped make some picture perfect moments on the red carpet but her polished beauty choices didn't hurt.
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Evan Rachel Wood
After cutting off most of her hair, Wood's already versitile style changed even more. One day she was a 20s glamour god and the next a girlish Elvin princess. She's proof that a big change doesn't pigeonhole you into one style.
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Honorable Mentions: Elizabeth Olsen, Hailee Steinfeld, Chloe Moretz, Elle Fanning
This crew of teens and tweens have been consistently delivering polished and age appropriate looks for their appearances this year. They may still be in the growing stages of their careers, but they’ve got their signature looks locked in.
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