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20 Photos That Show Why Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019

And why we'll be crushing on her in 2020 too!
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

When Storm Reid starred in Ava Duvernay’s A Wrinkle In Time she quickly began to land on ‘under 30’ watch lists. This was following her feature role in the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years A Slave. At just 14 years old, she was already taking Hollywood by storm (pun intended).

Over the years we watched her blossom as an actor and a leader. This year, we’ve began to see Reid in a whole new light. As she matures, so does her style. We’re seeing the star step out in more avant garde fashion-forward looks. And as her fashion morphs, her hair and makeup transforms. She’s trying different trends, and they’re working for her.

As we prepare to step into 2020 in the next two weeks we’re taking inventory of the 2019 tastemakers that we expect to shake things up. The 16-year-old actress has positioned herself as one of those starlets in the beauty space.

And if you’re unsure, we question your taste level. But we also have 20 photos that show how Storm Reid has become a 2019 beauty who we’ll be crushing on well into next year.

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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
Reid was a glittery melanin-goddess in a halo braid at the Golden Globes after party at the top of the year.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
Her chocolate-hued soft coils pair well with any makeup, especially the rosy cheeks and rosy lips she wore this past spring.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
She looked like a dream in bright pink lips and a gold beaded waist-length high ponytail.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
With gorgeous curls and ethereal makeup, she took the red carpet for When They See Us by storm.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
She consistently makes you want to get braids and lay your edges.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
Her random IG selfies even give us the feels when she rocks cornrows and berry-stained lips.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
Her neon green eyeshadow and bubble ponytails were standouts at the premeiere of Spider-Man Far From Home this summer.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
A more-is-more look with dramatic eyes and creatively adorned hair suits her angelic face.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
With barely any makeup and some gloss to give the face some pop, she is still #beautygoals.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
For Variety’s Power Of Young Hollywood fete she had quite the baby face, with baby blue eyeliner and baby pink lip gloss.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
Exaggerated baby hair, braids, and pink eye makeup are go-tos that she slays every time.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
These red lips and close-cropped coils were everything at the premiere of Little.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
She’s willing to try trends in beauty that are not for the boring or conforming.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
Instagram/@stormreid
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
She makes a statement even in understated makeup and simple braids.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
At this fall’s InStyle Awards she paired her signature pink lips with the perfect amount of dark liner to frame her enchanting eyes.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
We love when she wears her ‘fro, loud and proud.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
Instagram/@stormreid
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
She shows us that sometimes just a small pop of color on the eyes, lips, or cheeks will go a long way.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
Instagram/@stormreid
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
Reid was a red carpet heartthrob as best in fashion and best in beauty at the E! People’s Choice Awards in November.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
With a fresh face and long loose curls, she gave model vibes at the 13th Annual CNN Heroes at the American Museum of Natural History.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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Storm Reid Is A Beauty Crush To Watch
In money green makeup and sleek tresses, she was serving it at the Moschino Prefall 2020 show this December.
Storm Reid Became A Beauty Crush To Watch In 2019
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