11 Surprisingly Useful Beauty Lessons Adele Has Taught Us Over The Years

One thing about Adele, she's not afraid to bare it all (and we're not just talking about her music). The singer is often spotted going make-up free, like when she won her first Emmy for best outstanding variety special for her One Night Only show TV concert, which was broadcast ahead of the release of her latest album, 30.

Her classic winged liner may be a hallmark in her signature look, but Adele is known to play on her go-to. Here she's spiced up her cat eye with an added dusting of silver sparkle, yes please.

She may be known for her big, bouncy hair, but Adele is no stranger to an updo. She's certainly become more accustomed to it in recent years and Adele often sports different iterations of a bun - low, knotted, wispy and everything in between - proving it to be one of the most versatile hairstyles in her repertoire.

Again, with Adele you should always expect the unexpected. Her winged liner may well be her signature eye look, but switching up the usual is commonplace, seen here. Opting for a graphic liner look, her crease has been etched in with its own separate liner to pack drama.

Whether you're looking to conceal greasy roots or performing to a live crowd of thousands (as Adele proves) - you can call on the trusted half-up half-down to make you look snatched and put together in seconds. Albeit, Adele's glamorous, bouncy iteration was undeniably the work of a pro.

'I used to cry, but now I sweat', said Adele, in a now iconic Instagram caption. We're paying attention to her eyeshadow, though (and not just her signature eyeliner). Adele (or, her make-up artist), has placed a warm neutral shade strategically throughout the crease of her eye. The overall effect is impeccably chic and sets off her graphic eyeliner to a tee.

It's a masterclass in cut crease eyeshadow.

...especially when paired with a black dress. Adele's look at the 2012 Grammy's is one that'll go down in the history books. Her warm, honeyed blonde hair, XL lashes and scarlet red lip is completely timeless.

Adele knows that a good quality sheet mask is a great way to flood your skin with moisture and deliver an enviable glow in minutes. It also makes for a cracking selfie moment as Adele proves here. We like 111Skin's Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Mask, £16. It's one thing to put moisture into the skin, but it's another thing to keep it there. This mask does a stellar job at restoring and retaining hydration, as well as visibly brightening skin.

We've always been envious of those who can pull off both long and short hair (Adele is a glowing example). Her razor-sharp just-lower-than-jaw-length bob caused a sensation when the star debuted it in 2016 and she single handedly proved that the classic cut would never go out of style.

Choosing between dramatic eyes or lips? Stop. Adele's look at the 2016 Brit Awards tells us to rip up the rulebook and go bold on both parts. Here Adele's deep red lip pairs beautifully with her champagne shade of sparkling eyeshadow.

If you've ever sat there listening to Adele on shuffle mid commute it's likely the star has opened your eyes to the need for a decent waterproof mascara.