Beyoncé needs no introduction. The superstar (who is half-way to EGOT status) has made consistently raising the bar her calling card. She has also taught us a thing or two about beauty along the way – and, of course, entered the market herself with her Cécred line of hair products.

Earlier this year, Queen Bey ascend the Met Gala museum steps for the first time in a decade, returning as co-host, alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour. Beyoncé dazzled in custom Olivier Rousteing, and was joined on the carpet by her eldest child, daughter Blue Ivy.

Of course it was no surprise to see her go all out with both her fashion and beauty. Just look to her sleek coiffure for 2011’s “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute exhibition, or her surrealist coral lip the following year, for “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations”.

Below, revisit Beyoncé’s back catalogue of beauty looks as she celebrates her 45th birthday.