See Prince's Most Iconic Beauty Moments

By Marianne Mychaskiw
Updated Apr 22, 2016 @ 12:45 pm
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Hear that? It's the sound of all the doves in the world collectively crying. Yesterday, the world lost an icon when news of Prince's passing was officially confirmed. The artist's signature look is almost as noteable as his countless hits, and one could even argue that there isn't another individual ever who could wear a raspberry beret (not to mention, the color purple) quite like he could. To honor the star. We compiled a list of some of his very best beauty looks over the course of his expansive career.

Good night, sweet Prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

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Voluminous Curls

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Though ample ringlets were his trademark back in the '80s, that bold smoky eye certainly made for a nice touch.

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Super-Sharp Cat Eye

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We only wish our liquid liner would end up as precise as Prince's...

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Bold Hair and Bolder Brows

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At an Oscars afterparty, the artist complemented his signature coif with ample brows and a sweep of eyeliner.

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Curled Layers

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With their slight inward bend, Prince's short crop gave off some serious '90s vibes—in the best way possible.

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Red Eyeshadow and Henna Tattoos

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Prince played up the color scheme of his bold red ensemble with a coordinating eyeshadow and finished the look with a henna design on his hands.

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Full Spirals

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In the drama of this musical moment, Prince's full dark curls take center stage. 

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Shiny Strands

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His signature crop got a slight trim, but his intense gaze looked more smoldering than ever.

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Hat Trick

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We're obsessed with the way Prince's side-tilted hat perfectly complemented his look. 

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Circles on Circles

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Prince had a circular theme going on at the 2015 American Music Awards, where his triple-sphere sunglasses mirrored the shape of his hairstyle.

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Retro Finger Waves

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The shiny retro set Prince wore to the American Music Awards back in '86 gave off a refined, Old Hollywood feeling.

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Red Layers

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The '90s aesthetic strikes again—with a subtle auburn tint to the top layers.

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