As another
year draws to a close, the most popular beauty looks have been revealed - and
it seems that the classic look reigns supreme.
Indeed,
winged eyeliner, red lipstick and smoky eyes are among the most iconic beauty
looks of all time.
Researchers
have revealed the top 50 best beauty trends of all time, as well as uncovering
the most popular beauty looks in 2016.
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A bold red lip has been the calling card of iconic beauties over the years from
Marilyn Monroe to Scarlett Johansson, so it's no surprise that classic red
lipstick has been voted the number one iconic beauty look.
Taylor Swift is famed for her winged jet-black eyeliner, which came second in
the poll, while Keira Knightley's simple and sophisticated take on the smoky
eye received the third most votes.
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French
manicures like those sported by pop star Rihanna also feature highly on the
list, while natural looking make up, glossy lips, bronzed skin and a fake
beauty spot are also looks which have stood the test of time.
The most popular hair trend is the long wavy curls favoured by the Duchess of
Cambridge, along with the beehive, the bob, French braids and the pixie crop.
Other
hair-do's to feature in the top 50 iconic beauty looks include the perm, the
Farrah flick, blunt fringes, the high bun and cherry red hair.
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The most favoured looks for 2016 include Kim Kardashian-inspired contouring,
exaggerated eyebrows - like those recently tattooed onto Katie Price and
rainbow hair. Some of the best makeup looks highlighted in the list are
nude lipstick, glittery eyelids, like those first worn by actress Kristen
Stewart, and pastel eyeshadow.
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The list
also includes some more quirky looks such as metallic eyeliner, dreadlocks, Mod
make up and a shaved undercut.
The study
shows the average person will change the cut and style of their hair every
three or four years - and the bob is the most tried and tested cut, which has
been sported at some time by 56 per cent of women.
When it
comes to experimenting with new beauty looks, 53 per cent of women will make a
change when they're bored with their current choice of make-up.
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A further
32 per cent try new looks when feeling old and dowdy, while 15 per cent are
inspired to make a change after the break-up of a relationship. New fashion
trends, celebrity hair and make-up crazes and friends getting a new look
encourage many women to try something different, whereas
29 per cent of ladies look to women's magazines for inspiration, 17 per cent
read hair and beauty blogs, and 22 per cent watch other people when out
shopping.
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A spokesperson for Superdrug, who commissioned the research, said: 'Women's
beauty and fashion changes from one day to the next, but as this survey
suggests, there are some beauty looks which will go down in history as being
the most iconic. 'Makeup trends such as having red lips and smoky eyes will always be ones women fall back on as they suit so many people.'
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'But it's
great to see some real modern classics in the list such as Ombre hair, glitter
nails and undercuts.
'Our best
sellers are a mix of the latest looks and the old classics and we're always
looking for the new modern trends which will become tomorrow's iconic beauty
must-haves.'
Top 10
beauty looks for 2016
1. Contouring
2.
Exaggerated eyebrows
3. Rainbow
hair
4. Ombre
hair
5. Natural
brows
6. Big
plaits
7. Foil
nail polish
8. High
ponytails
9.
Highlighter
10. Glitter
eyeshadow