There's something about movie characters that just make them so inspiring. Maybe it's their perfect skin or their eternally flawless hair, or maybe it's just that they always seem to look so darn good no matter what. Whatever the reason, we can't help but be inspired by them and their makeup looks are no exception!

If you're looking for some movie-inspired makeup inspiration, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up some of our favourite character makeup looks from some of our favourite films. From the iconic red lip made famous by Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" to the smoky eye sported by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," these movie-inspired looks are sure to make you look and feel like a Hollywood starlet.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your makeup bag and get ready to be inspired!

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Here are the top 5 movie makeup looks to try:

1. Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"

One of the most iconic movie characters of all time, Marilyn Monroe was known for her bombshell good looks and signature red lips. To get Monroe's look, start by applying bright red lipstick (we love MAC's Russian Red) all over your lips. Then, use a lip liner to slightly overdraw your lips, following the natural curve of your mouth. To finish, fill in any bare spots with more lipstick and blot with a tissue.

2. Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

If there's one thing Audrey Hepburn was known for, it was her timeless style. And while her classic little black dress is iconic in its own right, it's her smoky eye that really catches our attention. To get Hepburn's look, start by applying a dark grey or black eyeshadow (we love MAC's Carbon) all over your lid, up to the crease. Then, use a pencil liner (we love Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion) to tight-line your upper and lower lashlines. Finally, use a cotton swab to smoke out the liner and create a soft, diffused edge.

3. Grace Kelly in "Rear Window"

Grace Kelly was known for her ladylike style and classic good looks, which is why we were so inspired by her makeup in the film "Rear Window." To get Kelly's look, start by applying nude lipstick (we love Nars' Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella) all over your lips. Then, use a lip liner to slightly overdraw your lips, following the natural curve of your mouth. To finish, fill in any bare spots with more lipstick and blot with a tissue.

4. Elizabeth Taylor in "Cleopatra"

There's no movie character more iconic than Elizabeth Taylor in "Cleopatra." And while her iconic makeup look is pretty over-the-top, we can't help but be inspired by it. To get Taylor's look, start by applying a thick wing of black liquid liner (we love Stila's Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner) along your upper lash line. Then, use a pencil liner to tight line your lower lash line and extend the liner out into a small cat eye. Finally, apply false lashes for extra drama.

5. Sophia Loren in "Two Women"

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Sophia Loren was known for her striking features and classic Italian beauty, which is why we love her makeup in the film "Two Women." To get Loren's look, start by applying creamy red lipstick (we love MAC's Ruby Woo) all over your lips. Then, use a lip liner to slightly overdraw your lips, following the natural curve of your mouth. To finish, fill in any bare spots with more lipstick and blot with a tissue.

 

What better way to get ideas than to go to our favourite TV and movie characters? Plus, for at least a few hours, you get to live and look like that character! Don't worry if you haven't yet chosen the perfect costume; with cosmetics as your ally, designing and altering yourself is a breeze.

What movie makeup looks will you be trying? Let us know in the comments below!