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The 2026 Oscars Best Beauty Looks End Award Season On A High Note
Talk about a grand finale.
The red carpet events over the course of the past two months feel like a pre-game leading up to the 98th Annual Academy Awards. So of course, Hollywood’s biggest stars have saved their most glamorous outfits for the main event. In addition to the jaw-dropping custom couture and straight-off-the runway gowns, celebrities have also gone all out with their hair and makeup choices. Yes, the 2026 Oscars best beauty looks are a highlight reel of classic glamorous styles, current trends, and soon-to-be viral moments.
From the minute the red carpet opened at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, early arrivals like Chase Infiniti and Rose Byrne set the tone for the night. The One Battle After Another star brought a little romance to the night with her on-trend lavender pastel eye makeup and waist-length knotless braids, while the Best Actress nominee channeled Old Hollywood with her soft smoky eye, classic matte red lip, and center-parted low updo. Renate Reinsve is another celebrity who turned to red carpet styles for her hair and makeup, matching her lip to her cherry red Louis Vuitton gown and pulling her hair back into a sleek low ponytail.
Keep reading to see all of the standout beauty looks from the 2026 Oscars red carpet.
Teyana Taylor
Taylor’s makeup and hair choices this award season have been just as exciting as her outfits. For the Oscars grand finale, makeup artist Yeika Glow played off the back-and-white color scheme of the Best Supporting Actress nominee’s Chanel gown, and created a modern take on a ‘60s mod wing. Hairstylist Nikki Nelms used Dyson tools and OGX products to add shine and movement to her signature pixie.
Key Products Used: Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Spices, Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Noir Black, Dyson Supersonic r, OGX Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray.
Emma Stone
Stone continued her ‘90s minimalist streak at the Oscars with her flippy bob styled by Mara Roszak with RŌZ Hair Care and ghd hot tools. Ahead of the Oscars, Tracey Cunningham, Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. creative director of color & technique, refreshed the actor’s “Soft Auburn” hue so it was extra vibrant and shiny for the red carpet. Stone’s makeup consisted of warm beige tones to compliment the effortless vibe.
Key Products Used: RŌZ Evergreen Style Cream, ghd Chronos Curve Grand Iron, La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Ombres Eyeshadow palette in Beige Memento, La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Rouge lipstick in Passport to Paris.
Zoe Saldaña
Elegant yet effortless, the actor’s hairstylist Aviva Perea created her low bun with RŌZ products and scented it with Parfums de Marly. No skin-centric makeup look like Salaña’s is possible without the right prep. The Academy Award winner’s makeup artist Vera Steimberg used ZIIP Halo before makeup application, while Saldaña got a sculpting Augustinus Bader facial from Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine ahead of Oscars night.
Key Products Used: RŌZ Milk Hair Serum, Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Perfume, ZIIP Halo.
Kate Hudson
Hudson brought retro glamour to the red carpet with her Veronica Lake-esque curls styled by Renato Campora with Joico, ghd tools, and Parfums de Marly. In lieu of vintage makeup like red lips or dramatic winged liner, the Best Actress nominee’s makeup artist Tonya Brewer provided early spring makeup inspiration with the star’s fluttery lashes, flushed cheeks, and blush pink lips (a soon-to-launch Charlotte Tilbury lip product).
Key Products Used: Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray, ghd Chronos Curve Classic Iron, Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Perfume, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Blush Lip Tint in Pillow Talk Medium.
EJAE
Given that the Oscars are Hollywood’s version of prom, a high tousled updo like EJAE wore is perfect for the occasion. For makeup, Kevin Cheah used Charlotte Tilbury products to give the singer two very on-trend looks: micro wing liner and velvet skin. The Academy Award nominee’s skin looked extra glowy and sculpted thanks to her pre-Oscars Augustinus Bader facial with Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine.
Key Products Used: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer.
Kirsten Dunst
A strapless gown and polished updo are always an award-winning red carpet combo. Using Goldwell products, hairstylist Gregory Russell crafted a modern sculptural knot for the actor. Meanwhile, makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis prepped her skin with d’Alba products, then turned to her kit stocked with Dior Beauty makeup to add a timeless rosy glow to Dunst’s cheeks and lips.
Key Products Used: Goldwell StyleSign Shine Spray, D’Alba White Truffle Double Serum & Cream. Dior Beauty Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick in #001 Pink, Dior Beauty Rouge Dior Forever Liquid in #300 Forever Nude Style, Dior Beauty Rouge Dior On Stage in #496 Berry Attitude.
Jessie Buckley
Buckley’s Grace Kelly-inspired Chanel gown called for an equally elegant beauty look. Aside from a statement red lip, makeup artist Nina Park kept the rest of her makeup clean and simple. Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett followed suit by perfecting her pixie in a smooth side-parted style that created with Nexxus products and spritzed with Initio Parfums hair perfume. The Best Actress nominee’s now-signature blonde pixie looked extra vibrant, thanks to a “Sparkling Blonde” color refresh by Jacob Schwartz, Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. hair color trend ambassador. And of course, a red carpet glow needs to extend from the neck down, so nail artist Queenie Nguyen treated Buckley’s hands with Joonbyrd’s Confetti Sky Hand Treatment.
Key Products Used: Chanel Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Rouge Cerise, Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Daring Red, Nexxus KERAPHIX Liquid Crystallizer, Inito Parfums Privés Hair Perfume in Musk Therapy, Joonbyrd Confetti Sky Hand Treatment.
Wunmi Mosaku
Champagne and silver aren’t the only eyeshadow options for an inner corner highlight. Instead, the Best Supporting Actress nominee went with a shimmery emerald green to compliment her custom Louis Vuitton sequin gown. Mosaku’s sculptural updo inspired by the coral reef formations is just as eye-catching. Hairstylist Araxi Lindsay used SheaMoisture to craft the style. Leading up to the Oscars, Mosaku visited celebrity facialist Joanna Czech for a sculpting facial featuring Swiss Perfection skin care.
Key Products Used: La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Ombres Eyeshadow palettes in Beige Memento & Force of Nature, SheaMoisture Curl Stretch Volumizing Hair Curl Styling Cream, Swiss Perfection RS-28 Rejuvenation Cream.
Renate Reinsve
Reinsve is one of a handful of stars who turned to their outfit for makeup inspiration. Her cherry red lip by makeup artist Emily Cheng is an exact match to her custom Louis Vuitton gown. With the focus on her lip, Cheng kept the rest of her makeup minimal and prepped her skin with Allies of Skin. The actor’s glossy low ponytail by hairstylist Jenny Cho using Nexxus was also inspired by her outfit. “Renate’s striking red Louis Vuitton gown had such a strong, sculptural line that I wanted the hair to feel equally clean and refined,” Cho said in a statement.
Key Products Used: Nexxus MVP Styler Multitasking Cream, La Beauté Louis Vuitton featuring LV Rouge in Vuittamine, Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & GF (Growth Factor) Advanced Lifting Serum.
Jayme Lawson
Lawson’s eye makeup is proof that the tiniest details are just as impactful. She finished off her black winged liner with a thin royal blue tightline along her lower lash line.
Mikey Madison
The Oscar winner looked sun-kissed and glowy, thanks to makeup artist Melissa Hernandez, who used Dior Beauty cosmetics, KISS lashes, and Tweezerman tools. Madison’s extra glossy bombshell waves were the work of hairstylist of Rena Calhoun, who used Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris products and Mane styling tools.
Key Products Used: Dior Beauty Dior Forever Skin Bronze in #02 Soft Fair, Dior Beauty Dior Forever Glow Luminizer in #03 Pink Halo, KISS The New Natural Lashes in Nude Blazer, Tweezerman Slant Tweezer, Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris Volumizing Spray, Mane Handle with Curl 1.5” Curling Iron.
Elle Fanning
No one does ethereal red carpet beauty like Fanning. The Best Supporting Actress nominee opted for a sleek ballerina bun and monochromatic blush-toned makeup. Her skin prep from Louise Deschamps included the Pure Daily Care NuDerma Clinical Skin Therapy Wand.
Key Products Used: Pure Daily Care NuDerma Clinical Portable Skin Therapy Wand.
Chase Infiniti
Lavender eye makeup is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest beauty trends, and Infiniti’s shimmery pastel eyeshadow is further proof of the hue’s rise in popularity. Her waist-length knotless braids by stylist Coree Moreno using Arachne brushes and Briogeo products further added to her look’s soft, romantic vibe. The actor’s makeup artist Amber Dreadon kicked off her glam session by prepping her skin with Summer Fridays and NuFace and used La Beauté Louis Vuitton for her makeup.
Key Products Used: Arachne SmoothBoost Brush, Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Cream, Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist, NuFace Trinity+, La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Ombres in Cosmic Dreams & Beige Momento, La Beauté Louis Vuitton LV Rouge in Kiss the Sky.
Rose Byrne
The best actress nominee channeled Old Hollywood icons with her soft smoky liner, matte red lip, and sleek low bun. Hairstylist Harry Josh created the polished updo with the help of KERASILK products, while makeup artist Hung Vanngo’s kit was stocked with Dior Beauty makeup. The Actor’s skin looked extra flawless thanks to the RéVive facial she got from celebrity facialist Fabricio Ormonde before the Oscars.
Key Products Used: KERASILK Hydrating Essence, Dior Beauty Rouge Dior Contour in #999, Dior Beauty Rouge Dior in #846 Dreamy Dahlia.
