Janelle Tucknott of Renowned for Sound awarded "Beautiful" three-and-a-half stars out of five and wrote that "it's upbeat and catchy and begs to be played loudly while getting ready for a night out."[3] Tucknott also described "Beautiful" as "the perfect Summer club track" and predicted it to be another hit for Mauboy.[3] Jana Angeles of the same publication wrote that "Beautiful" is "an addictive track that is bound to be stuck in your head for days on end."[5] She also noted that the song has "a summer lovin' feel" that would make "a perfect atmosphere for beaches and sunny weather."[5] Entertainment Hive's Honey B described "Beautiful" as a "melodic high-energy number."[6] The song debuted at number 66 on the ARIA Singles Chart dated 9 December 2013.[7] The following week, it moved up to its peak position of number 46.[8]
Music video
The music video for "Beautiful" was directed by Tony Prescott and produced by Jane Griffin.[9] It was uploaded to Mauboy's Vevo account on 4 December 2013.[10] The video features intercut scenes of Mauboy singing in front of a backdrop of water and against a black backdrop. Other intercut scenes include Mauboy and her love interest in the kitchen making food, a group of people washing a car, children running with balloons, and a couple celebrating a birthday.[10]
