Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner opted for Hollywood glam at the 2026 Golden Globes. Photos: Instagram / @r.e.m.beauty and @makeupbyariel
Awards season is officially underway, and no other event on the calendar is quite as fun or raucous as the Golden Globes. The 2026 edition of the Globes certainly delivered on its reputation as Hollywood’s biggest party night of the year. But while a star-studded guest list and an infinite supply of Moët & Chandon are key ingredients for a swinging Hollywood party, where would we be without the glam? Read on for our breakdown of the best beauty moments at the 2026 Golden Globes, from the subtle glam sported by Blackpink’s Lisa to full face beats courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury.
Blackpink’s Lisa
Photo: Instagram / @iammaeng
Oh, Lisa, the star that you are. The K-pop icon and White Lotus star has a knack for making headlines without even trying to, and this pared-down makeup look is the perfect example of that. The look was created by Blackpink‘s longtime makeup artist Lee Myeong-seon, better known online as Maeng, and it blends elements of classic idol makeup with Lisa’s natural beauty. The pink blush placed high on the apples of the cheeks and glossy lips are K-beauty staples, while the subtle winged eyeliner and feathery lashes highlight Lisa’s doe eyes. If you have an eye for the details—and we know Blinks usually do when it comes to their favourite idols—you’ll also notice a precise touch in the form of a slight inner corner highlight around Lisa’s eyes. To nail the look, head over to Maeng’s YouTube channel, where she takes you through a detailed tutorial of how to recreate a similar fifth-generation idol look.
Ariana Grande
Has anyone’s beauty routine made more headlines than Ariana Grande’s recently? The Wicked star’s decision to go full Glinda glam with bleached hair and eyebrows had everyone talking, as did her recent move back towards brunette. Thankfully, Grande didn’t miss the chance to let us all in on the products that went into her Golden Globes beat, and it’s heavy on the R.E.M. The actress sported a full face of her very own beauty brand for the big night, including a yet-to-be-released Sweetener foundation and recently launched Sweet Dreams eyeshadow palette. Other key elements of the look include a trio of blush, bronzer, and highlighter, perfectly placed to accentuate Grande’s cheekbones—the trick is to sweep the blush directly under your cheekbones for a hollowing and sharpening effect.
Kylie Jenner
Photo: Instagram / @makeupbyariel
Kylie Jenner tapped celebrity makeup artist Ariel Tejada, a frequent collaborator of hers, for this golden glam look. Tejada is known as the architect behind the iconic Kylie Jenner look, which usually combines matte, overlined lips with striking contour and well-defined eyes. This version of the look takes a more neutral approach, with a nude lip and eyeshadow in the same muted brown shade, but is nevertheless as striking as usual. Jenner may have skipped the Globes red carpet, but her 2016-esque glam got plenty of airtime on screen as she supported her partner Timothee Chalamet, who took home an award for his role in Marty Supreme.
Twice’s Jihyo
Was anyone expecting Twice superstar and leader Jihyo to make an appearance at the Golden Globes? We certainly weren’t, but the idol’s surprise showing drew much appreciation from fans. Jihyo kept it simple on the beauty front, opting for sleek and shiny waves with a peachy lip and toasty blush, letting her natural glow shine through.
Emma Stone
Photo: Instagram / @ninapark
Emma Stone’s soft glam was the work of a rising star in the makeup world. Korean-American makeup artist Nina Park’s work has taken the Internet by storm in the past year, and odds are you’ve already come across a tutorial (or a few) trying to nail the now iconic ‘Nina Park look’. While Park always tailors her looks to each client’s features, there are a few staple techniques you can spot across her work. The subtly overlined lip is one such example—notice how the product is perfectly blended out to mimic the lip’s natural curves and shadows? Here, Park uses LV Rouge Satin Lipstick in the shade Dune Explorer, a rosy nude, to stunning effect. Toasty blush and a sparkly beige eyeshadow complete the subtle look.
Jessie Buckley
The leading lady of the night was also glammed up by Nina Park. Irish actress Jessie Buckley, who took home an acting award for her role in Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, sported a bronzey look that perfectly complemented the baby blue of her custom Dior gown. Park opted for a full face of Chanel Beauty products, from the skincare she used to prep to the nude lip pencil she wields with precision (Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Nude Brun, in case you were wondering). Park has been responsible for multiple of Buckley’s looks this awards season, and it’s a partnership we’re going to keep an eye on. Buckley is the favourite for the Best Actress Oscar this year, and we can’t wait to see what she brings to the Academy Awards red carpet in the beauty department.
Amal Clooney
We have Charlotte Tilbury to thank for this stunning Amal Clooney look. The activist and lawyer opted for full glam with a smoky eye and nude lip, with her camera-ready complexion attributed to Charlotte Tilbury’s aptly named Airbrush Flawless complexion range. The Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer that Clooney is wearing hasn’t yet hit the shelves, but if this look is anything to go by, we’ll be racing to add it to our makeup bags once it does.
Kate Hudson
Photo: Instagram / @charlottetilbury
Kate Hudson, nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue, also went the Charlotte Tilbury route for her Golden Globes glam. Hudson’s look was all about natural, glowy skin, so it’s no surprise she also opted for the yet-to-be-released Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer. The subtlety of her eye and lip also allowed her rosy pink blush to shine, adding to her overall dewy glow. It’s the perfect example of how less can be more, even on one of Hollywood’s most glamorous nights.
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne’s Chanel Beauty look was every bit as striking as her vibrant green gown. Speaking to Chanel Beauty ahead of the big night, Byrne shared that the focal point of her makeup look was the lip. “We went for the Rouge Coco Flash, which I just think brings such a pop, but with a softness around it,” the actress said. Byrne decided to go all in with the shade 60 Beat, a vivid neon orange, proving that a statement lip never goes out of style.
Laufey
Photo: Instagram / @jennychohair
The Golden Globes photographers might have inadvertently caused a viral moment by confusing Laufey with Katseye’s Megan Skiendel, but don’t let that distract you from the real story of the night: her picture-perfect Balenciaga look. Orange isn’t a colour we see often on the red carpet, and Laufey clearly decided to let the dress have its moment by keeping her hair and makeup sleek and subtle. The slicked-back, flouncy ponytail was the handiwork of hairstylist Jenny Cho, while the subtle smoky eye was thanks to makeup artist Melissa Hernandez. Hernandez also opted for a full face of Chanel Beauty for this look.
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