A Look Back at Kate Moss’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
Date January 16, 2018
To say that Kate Moss’s look is iconic would be a huge understatement. As the ultimate style and beauty icon for millions of women around the world (seriously, start asking the women in your life which celeb’s style they admire and you’ll be surprised how many say Kate the Great), Moss has given us countless of memorable looks throughout her decades-long modelling career.
In honour of her 45th birthday today, we’re looking back at some of Kate Moss’ most iconic beauty looks. (And yes, in case you’re wondering, it was really hard to narrow the list down to 20.)

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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Fresh-faced and with wispy baby hairs surrounding her face, this is the Kate Moss we were all introduced to.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Sporting her now-iconic waves.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
A rare Kate sighting with a Joan Jett-esque dark brown shag.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
In another lifetime, Kate walked the red carpet with Johnny Depp and bangs.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Brunette Kate emerges again.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
We’ll always have a soft spot for Kate’s pixie.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Rocking a darker pixie paired with with black liner, Kate is almost unrecognizable.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
An often forgotten Kate era: her lob.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Styled here in rare curls.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Today, curtain fringe is one of the most popular hair requests. But Kate donned the look ages ago.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
A departure from her usual glam, Kate’s curls and smoky eye combo will always be a favourite.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Back to fresh-faced and with her signature honey hair, this is easily her signature look.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
We love the subtlety of Kate’s gold eyeshadow.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Bangs again! This time, a full straight fringe.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
One thing we rarely see Kate rocking? A blowout.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Seen here with highlights and her signature feline flick.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Kate is synonymous with smudged black liner.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Thanks to a career with Rimmel that started back in 2001, Kate knows how to rock a red lip (because she created some of the best ones).
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
Glitter eyeshadow isn’t go-to for Kate, but her bare face balances it out.
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Kate Moss’ Best Beauty Moments
We love seeing Kate with her hair pulled back to show off a bright lip.