Mon, March 16, 2026 at 12:52 AM UTC
18 Oscars Beauty Looks Everyone Is Talking AboutGetty Images
As a longtime beauty editor, I’ve covered countless awards shows over the years. And while I love the Oscars and celebrating film’s biggest night, the red carpet glam usually leans pared-back and predictable. But at last night’s 98th Academy Awards, the beauty moments felt refreshingly bold and undeniably stunning. I was thrilled to see A-listers going beyond the usual glowy skin and polished blowouts, with plenty of statement-making red lips, sleek and sculptural updos, retro-inspired waves, and eye makeup perfectly color-coordinated with gowns.
So go ahead and feast your eyes on the best celebrity hair and makeup looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet—handpicked by yours truly.
Elle Fanning’s Bridal-Inspired Beauty
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Chase Infiniti’s Pastel Glam
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Teyana Taylor’s Black and White Winged Liner
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Kate Hudson’s Glam Waves
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Audrey Nuna’s Rosy Skin and Nude Lips
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Li Jun Li’s Classic Red Lip
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Lea Myren’s Smokey Eye
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Jayme Lawson’s Blue Liner
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Rose Byrne’s Matte Red Lip
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Emma Stone’s Effortless Bob
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Demi Moore’s Glowing Skin
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Jessie Buckley’s Slick Pixie and Cherry Lips
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Mia Goth’s Modern Curtain Bangss
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Barbie Ferreira’s Retro Curls
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Nicole Kidman’s Tousled Waves
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Charithra Chandran’s Sleek Updo
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Ariana Greenblatt’s Lived-In Curls
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Anne Hathaway’s Half-Up Half-Down Style
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