The Oscars might have wrapped, but we’re still dissecting the red carpet, and with the gowns and glamour come the best beauty looks of the evening. The 2026 Oscars red carpet glam did not disappoint. From the moment the red carpet opened, early arrivals set the tone for the night: Chase Infiniti in on-trend lavender pastel eyeshadow, and Rose Byrne channelling Old Hollywood with a soft smoky eye and classic matte red lip.
Standouts of the night gave a nod to Old Hollywood glamour, including modern updates on classic chignons, sleek ponytails, and retro-waved styles today — all alongside inventive manicure and makeup moments that made the 2026 carpet one of the more memorable this awards season. This year’s Oscars beauty looks ran the full spectrum: soft, barely-there glam sat alongside razor-sharp liner and sculptural nail art; pastel eyeshadow, bold red lips, and razor-sharp liner eyes all emerged as major trends for 2026. Whether your preference is for the strategic minimalism of a well-placed red lip or a maximalist smoky eye that earns its own close-up, the 98th Academy Awards delivered. From lobs to glowy complexions and seamless lip combinations, these are all the notes we took during the Oscars red carpet.
Chase Infiniti
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Chase Infiniti’s soft glam demonstrates just how much a single pop of colour can elevate a barely there look.
Teyana Taylor
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We would pay serious money to know what foundation Teyana Taylor uses, but currently, that information is on lock. What’s not under wraps? Makeup artist Yeika Glow used Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer for the razor-sharp wing, and Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Spices to add depth. Coupled with a soft, natural lip and a immaculate complexion, the look was flawless.
Marsai Martin
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Martin’s tousled lob, creamy lip, and maroon-tipped nails perfectly complemented her chocolate-brown dress.
Emma Stone
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They’ll write songs about Emma Stone’s lob, which was perfected with the ghd, Chronos Curve Grand Iron and a touch of styling cream. Her hairstylist, Mara Roszak, was aiming for a 90s blowout with Emma’s bob, and she nailed the polished but effortless rom-com swing. Her sparkly eyeshadow and barely there complexion balanced her sparkling Louis Vuitton dress.
Gracie Abrams
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Gracie Abrams kept her bixie cut playful and full of volume, pairing it with a cool wash of colour on the eyes and a soft pink lip. A master of the straight brow and a precise contour, Abrams let her Chanel two-piece do the talking.
Audrey Nuna
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Gwyneth Paltrow
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Gwyneth Paltrow gave a polished take on her classic California-girl beauty look with a polished, sweeping blowout and a fresh base. We’ll have what she’s having.
Lea Myren
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As the star of the gruesome The Ugly Stepsister, Lea Myren didn’t shy away from some serious drama on the smoky eye front.
K-pop Demon Hunters‘ Audrey Nuna took home gold for nail art with a sculptural gold manicure.
Charithra Chandran
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Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran’s perfectly polished and creamy beauty look was gorgeously dimensional, and we can’t stop looking at her complexion.
Danielle Brooks
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Brooks looked like a goddess on the red carpet, with full-body curls we’ll be dreaming about and a glowing décolletage.
Senior Writer, Fashion + Beauty
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