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For Cher Horowitz, makeovers offer her “a sense of control in a world full of chaos.” It’s a sentiment that rings true for most of us and if you’re looking to switch up your beauty routine this holiday season, a little cinematic beauty content might be just the brain massage you need. From Mia Thermopolis’ epic blow dry to Patrick Bateman’s ice pack and morning sit-up routine, we’ve compiled the best in beauty, the silver screen edition, below.
Vivian’s Bubble Bath: Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts as Vivian in the bath singing Prince is a vacation-at-home mood we can all relate to (unless you’re without a bath… sob at city apartment living).
Princess Mia’s Makeover: The Princess Diaries
“If Brooke Shields married Groucho Marx, that child would have your eyebrows,” said Paulo as he made over would-be Princess of Genovia Mia Thermopolis. A cinematic beauty moment for the books.
Holly Golightly: Breakfast At Tiffany’s
There’s something meditative about watching Holly Golightly brush and fill her brows. And according to internet fodder, Revlon’s Pink in the Afternoon lipstick is the perfect dupe for the shade she’s wearing below.
Make Me A Woman: Mrs. Doubtfire
A movie makeup of grandiose proportions, anyone who grew up watching the late Robin Williams transform into doting nanny Mrs. Doubtfire had a great childhood, indeed. A bonus mention to the cake face mask scene – a rumoured improv from the cinematic genius that was Williams.
Patrick Bateman’s Morning Routine: American Psycho
Looking for a man in finance? Trust fund? 6″5? 12 step beauty routine? Psychopath Patrick Bateman has a more comprehensive skincare routine than most. While his level of daily exfoliation is enough to make any derm wince, we can’t argue with that glassy complexion or that taste in business cards. *Googles herb mint face mask*
Tai’s Makeover: Clueless
When we aren’t looking at Dion’s incredible braids (not polyester for those in the back… ahem, Micheal), we’re looking at Tai’s henna rinse, Coca Cola hair rollers and thick cherry gloss. It’s 90s beauty heaven.
Jenna Rink’s Night Out: Suddenly 30
The fuchsia lipstick, sticky gloss, mint green eyeshadow, bubblegum blush… there’s a lot to love about Jenna Rink’s getting ready montage. As Richard so eloquently put it, “Barbie meets Britney!”
Bubble bath of dreams: Scarface
Tony Montana soaking in a bubble bath (flanked by cream carpet – shudder) while Elvira Hancock paints her nails (among other things) is bougie, frivolous and wonderfully over-the-top.
Alexia Wheaton’s Frosted Lipstick: Wish Upon A Star
Everyone has a childhood hero, and mine was Alexia Wheaton. She made getting ready for school look like getting ready for the Met Gala. The tiny purple outfit and frosted lipstick were the stuff of pre-teen dreams. The only gripe? Who shaves their legs outside of the shower?
PRISCILLA’S MAKEUP ROUTINE: PRISCILLA
Priscilla Presley’s higher-than-heavens beehive and thick winged eyeliner may be an iconic moment in popular culture as it is. But when depicted through Sofia Coppola’s ethereal lens and immortalised in her 2023 biopic Priscilla, the 60s aesthetic is a silver screen delight worth indulging in. (And replicating using the eye makeup set A24 made in conjunction with Euphoria makeup designer Donni Davey’s beauty brand, Half Magic.) She is beauty, she is grace(land).
Claire’s Lipstick: The Breakfast Club
Claire applying lipstick using her cleavage is the perfect detention boredom killer slash party trick.
