There are regular people, there are celebrities, and then there is Beyoncé. She transcends star power and shoots straight into the hemisphere, where she exists in her own perfect universe — a world where bad hair days and skin break-outs don't exist. (As in, definitely not the same one we're living in.) Even better, she's often more than willing to give us a peek inside. This week alone, she announced her pregnancy in the most Beyoncé way possible: By posting an Instagram so flawless it hurt.
Of course, this is far from the only time Queen Bey has made jaws drop with her goddess-level beauty. From red carpets and photoshoots to vacation shots and "Lemonade," the singer has given us countless iconic hair and makeup looks through the years. If you need proof — or just want to relive some of your favorite Beyoncé beauty moments — these photos are prime ogling material. Check them out in all their glory, ahead.
Beyoncé won the pregnancy announcement game with this flawless Instagram. Everyone else can go home. The veil, the curls, the brows, the red lip — it’s all so damn good, we can hardly take it.
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Speaking of veils, Bey rocked this incredible netted version to the Met Gala in 2014. Paired with a deep, satiny wine lip, it’s the definition of goth chic.
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A quick lesson in how to make a classic burgundy lip and tousled waves look fresh and unexpected: Add a Panama hat and sick pair of vintage-inspired sunglasses.
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Bounciest ponytail ever? Perhaps. Between the major lashes and the My Little Pony-inspired ‘do, this look almost overshadowed the infamous see-through dress she wore that night. Almost.
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The “Lemonade” video felt like a turning point in Bey's beauty transformation — and we couldn’t look away from the many hair and makeup moments throughout the game-changing film. To wit: These braids, which were instantly inducted into the star’s hairstyle hall of fame.
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And speaking of braids, this waist-length set cranked her cool factor up a notch.
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Queen Bey nailed the natural look with glossy lips and long, effortlessly waves.
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Not many people can pull off Bettie Page-inspired baby bangs, but Beyoncé makes it look dangerously simple. (Dangerous because we all wanted to try it ourselves immediately after.)
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