The Best Beauty Looks at the 2026 Oscars

Zendaya

A presenter tonight, the actress stunned in a brown, 0ne-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown, a sleek bob, dewy skin and bronzed, monochromatic makeup. Celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas says, "To complement Zendaya’s earth toned dress, I played up her features and complexion using smoldering browns and warm caramels.” On her cheeks, he used Prada Beauty's brand-new Prada Touch Cream to Powder Blush in P72 Dahlia, and on her lips, Monochrome Soft Matte Lipstick in B106 Caramel.

Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen did Zendaya's hair, saying, "We’ve been wearing this cut in her natural texture, but thought tonight was the perfect time for a more polished look." After applying Moroccanoil's Hydrating Styling Cream on wet hair, she blow-dried with ghd's Ceramic Vented Round Brush and new Speed blowdryer, which launches in May. To add volume, she used Velcro rollers to the top, and once the hair was cooled, she tucked it behind the ears and finished with Moroccanoil's Luminous Hairspray Strong.

Nicole Kidman

The Academy Award winner blew us away on the red carpet tonight with her tousled waves, sultry eye makeup and strapless CHANEL gown. To give the actress "an ultra glamorous shiny, polished blowout," celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel used Virtue styling products and Wavytalk hair tools. "To get that extra volume where it’s needed, I applied Virtue Volumizing Primer right on the roots, followed by the 6-in-1 Styler from mids to ends to create memory, shine and texture where needed." Then he applied BELLAMI Silk Seam Clip-In and Tape-In extensions in various colors "for that extra length and pop of hair color." Next, he used the WavyTalk Cool Curl Pencil "to create the newly interpreted Moulin Rouge waves [and] put in those natural bends where needed."

Bruna Marquezine

The Brazilian actress debuted a sleek new bob on the red carpet tonight, which was the perfect match for her strapless Gucci gown, which showed off her glowing skin.

Celebrity makeup artist Diane Buzzetta says she was "inspired to create a cool-toned, '90s look, with a cat eye, highlighted by luminous skin and a soft pink lip." To perfect those elements of the look, she used CHANEL Stylo Ombre et Contour in Contour Clair, Sublimage L’Essence de Teint Ultimate Radiance-Generating Serum Foundation in BO73 and Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Pink Nude.

Celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano gave the actress "a sleek '90s power bob with a flipped-out finish at the ends for a playful, retro edge that feels both timeless and modern." She used a touch of Kérastase Elixir Ultime serum, working it through the lengths to seal the cuticle and provide "luminous, red-carpet shine."

Kate Hudson

It’s been two-and-a-half decades since Kate Hudson was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Almost Famous, and she is back and hotter than ever, nominated for "Best Actress" for her role in Song Sung Blue. Our jaws dropped at this look: a Giorgio Armani Privé gown, Old Hollywood waves and a feminine, pink lip-and-cheek combo.

For the cheeks, celebrity makeup artist Tonya Brewer used Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Stick in Rosy Glow, and on the lips, she applied Lip Cheat in Iconic Nude and Icon Baby and the brand's new Pillow Talk Blush Balm Lip Tint in Pillow Talk Medium. To perfect her hair look, celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora used Joico styling products and ghd tools. "Kate’s silhouette tonight is long and lean, so to complement this, I took inspiration from classic Old Hollywood waves, but made it modern by keeping it smooth and chic,” he says. Campora explains that a deep side part sets the foundation for the look. "Beginning at the nape, I work in 2-inch sections. Each panel is misted with Dream Blowout Glass 72HR Frizz Fighter, while JoiWhip Design Foam is applied at the roots for lift. Using a large round brush, I blow-dry the hair upward to create body and movement, pinning each section as I move through the head.""Next comes the sculpting phase," he continues. "I use the Chronos Curve Classic Iron in 1-inch sections with the Marcel technique. I begin each curl about 3 inches away from the root in the back sections, allowing the shape to cascade forward. At the front, start the curl closer to the root to create a more dramatic frame around the face. Pin each curl to set."Once all of Hudson's hair was pinned, he applied Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray evenly and allowed the curls to cool completely. "When they’re ready, I release them starting from the back, brushing gently to transform the curls into soft, sculpted waves."

Teyana Taylor

Nominated for "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in One Battle After Another, Teyana Taylor is the queen of glam. Pairing her feathered CHANEL gown with her signature defined brow, snatched cheekbones and dramatic, winged eyeliner, she stole the spotlight tonight.

To create Teyana’s eye look, celebrity makeup artist Yeika Glow applied CHANEL Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Noir Black todefine the eyes and CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Spices "to add depth, shape and softness, while keeping her natural look intact." "For Teyana’s iconic pixie—one we’ve been loving all awards season—it’s all about hold, precision and timeless elegance," says celebrity hairstylist Nikki Nelms. "I like to work in small sections, carefully smoothing every strange straight back to create that clean refined finish. Once the hair is perfectly sleek, I gently shape the ends to keep the look polished and classic, giving it that effortless, classically beautiful feel and look that never goes out of style." To create a smooth base and make Taylor's hair easily workable, Nelms applied OGX Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray and used the Dyson Supersonic r Professional Hair Dryerwith the Gentle Air attachment on high heat and airflow settings to roughly blow dry and smooth any flyaways.

Emma Stone

The actress has slayed the red carpet this season with her “cool girl,” 90s-minamalist vibe, and we can’t get enough. Donning an empire-cut Louis Vuitton gown with a low back, a flippy bob, bold eyeliner and natural-looking skin.

“For the Oscars, I wanted a '90s blowout with soft movement in Emma’s bob, keeping it feeling fresh, modern and full," says celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak. "The look was polished but effortless—soft volume, subtle bend, natural volume and subtly brushed through."​ Roszak blow-dried the actress's hair using a round brush and the new ghd Speed hair dryer, which launches in May. To "build touchable movement," she set the hair in velcro rollers and let it cool. Then she used the ghd Chronos Curve Grand Iron "to add a few additional bends at the end. "

Zoe Saldaña

The actress (and a presenter tonight) turned heads in this lingerie-inspired Yves Saint Laurent gown, which she styled with a nude lip, bronzed cheek and low bun, leaving out a face-framing piece to make it trés chic.

Celebrity makeup artist Vera Steimberg says, "We were going for a sultry, elegant look tonight. We wanted to keep a fresh and glowy face, enhance her natural beauty and show off those lashes!" To achieve that, she used Lancôme products, including the new Curl Goddess Mascara in Black, Teint Idole Ultra Wear Skin Transforming Powder Bronzer in 04 Medium and Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow in 30 Lisa’s Coral Glow.

Jessie Buckley

Nominated for “Best Actress” for her role in Hamnet, Buckley is a front-runner tonight, and her look conveys that. The red-and-pink color-blocked CHANEL gown (an ode to Grace Kelley) paired with a matching red lip and smooth bob is a match made in heaven.

"The inspiration for Jessie’s look came from the colors of her dress," says celebrity makeup artist Nina Park. "With the striking red and pink tones, I wanted the makeup to feel harmonious. Soft, radiant skin paired with a diffused red lip highlighted her natural beauty, while maintaining an elegant and understated finish."

Park says the goal was to create a red lip that felt elegant and lived in. "I layered CHANEL Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue in Daring Red over CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres in Rouge Cerise, pressing the color into the lips for a subtle, diffused finish that complemented the rest of the look."

For her hair, celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett says he "was inspired by how fresh and feminine [Buckley's] gown was. I wanted her hair to have that same fresh simplicity while still being the element that made the overall look feel modern.” To keep the look sleek, he prepped the actress's freshly washed hair with Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Treatment, applying it evenly from roots to ends to smooth the cuticle and reduce frizz. Then he worked a dime-size amount of Nexxus MVP Styler Multitasking Cream through the hair, distributing it evenly with a fine-tooth comb."

Rose Byrne

Celebrating her Best Actress nomination for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (her first Oscars nomination), the Australian actress looks radiant in a bold red lip, a smoky eye, glass skin, a low chignon and a floral couture Dior gown. To achieve the look, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo used Dior makeup, including Dior Forever Skin Glow in #2.5W on her skin, the new Diorshow 5 Couleurs in #073 Pied-de-Poule on her eyes, and on her lips, Rouge Dior Contour in #999 and Rouge Dior in #846 Concorde Velvet Finish. Celebrity aesthetician Fabricio Ormonde prepped Byrne's skin with products from RéVive’s Intensité collection. "These products [Fermitif Neck Serum, Intensité Volumizing Eye Cream and Intensité Volumizing Crème] are specifically created to plump the skin,” says Ormonde. “For on-stage moments and red carpets, adding fullness to the skin allows for a more youthful and radiant glow under harsh lights. These formulas sit beautifully under makeup while actively working to renew the skin for long-term benefits.” For her timeless bun, celebrity hairstylist Harry Josh used KERASILK products. On clean hair, he worked the Smoothing Blow Dry Cream throughout for heat protection and frizz control, activating the formula as he blow-dried with tension on a brush. Once the hair was dry, he backcombed the crown, placed the hair into a low ponytail and placed a net over the ponytail to secure loose ends then twisted into a bun. To finish, he used Texturizing Finishing Spray at the roots, creating a natural, satin-like texture."

Chase Infiniti

Stunning in her custom Louis Vuitton gown, the actress is attending the Oscars for the first time as a presenter. Her film One Battle After Another is nominated for Best Picture and 12 other awards. Celebrity hairstylist Coree Moreno used Briogeo styling products and Bellami hair extensions to achieve the look.

“For the Oscars, the inspiration for Chase's makeup look was to be whimsical, light and effortlessly youthful," says celebrity makeup artist Amber Dreadon. "Softly diffused eyes with a nod to the shade of the dress and delicate definition kept the look ethereal and romantic, while subtly sculpted features and a pillowy, natural lip added just the right touch of polish. The overall effect felt dreamy and weightless, enhancing Chase’s natural beauty.” To prep the actress's skin, Dreadon used NuFACE Trinity+ to "gently sculpt and awaken Chase’s complexion ahead of makeup application, enhancing natural definition and creating a smooth, radiant canvas."

Felicity Jones

The British actress chose a minimal makeup look, letting her natural beauty, smooth skin and butter-yellow Prada gown steal the show. Celebrity makeup artist Shayna Goldberg prepped Jones's skin with skinbetter science products, including the Trio Luxe Moisture Treatment, which is beloved by dermatologists and makes a great hydrated base for makeup.

"We wanted to ensure Felicity’s butter-yellow dress was complemented by her makeup look; something simple and soft that gave her a warm glow," says Gold. "The look balances warmth and definition to create a healthy, lit-from-within radiance that feels both elevated and wearable."

Julia Aks

The writer, director and actress is nominated tonight for her short film, Jane Austen's Period Drama. We love the blunt bangs and bob, which is very on trend, highlighted cheekbones (celebrity makeup artist Elise Gehrke nailed it) and gold statement earring paired with a gold statement gown. Gorgeous!