These Are The Most Stunning Beauty Looks From The 2023 Oscars
The highly anticipated Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, lived up to their reputation as the biggest night in Hollywood’s calendar. As expected, the red carpet (which actually was a champagne-hued carpet this year) was a spectacle of glitz and glamour, with stunning gowns that were works of art in themselves. But it wasn’t just the fashion that impressed, the hair and make-up looks were also deserving of admiration.
From head-turning intricate up-dos to bold and colourful make-up choices, the beauty looks at the Oscars 2023 were a sight to behold. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the top beauty looks that are sure to be remembered for years to come.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga might have gone make-up free on stage while performing, but for the red carpet she brought the drama she’s known for, combining luminous red lips with pink cheeks and striking smoky eyes.
Jessica Chastain
Always one to watch for red carpet beauty inspiration, Jessica Chastain styled her hair in her signature screen siren waves, and injected colour with a true red-toned lipstick.
Andie MacDowell
Andie MacDowell wore her curly hair styled in a soft up-do with wispy flyaways adding some whimsical romance. Her pretty make-up combined indigo eye make-up with pink lipstick, injecting some playful glamour into the look.
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh too added a black ribbon to her architectural up-do which made a statement with its micro fringe. Her monochromatic dusty pink make-up was both sultry and sophisticated.
Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira’s towering hair stole the show, which represented an ode to African women. Her make-up featured two beauty classics: smokey eyes and red lips.
Rihanna
Like always, Riri didn’t disappoint us on the red carpet. She looked stunning in bronzed skin, oxblood red lips, poppy blush, and matching nails. She completed the look with a loose top knot.
Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson’s on-trend milky-nude nails balanced out her strong cat eyeliner—not to mention her wrapped bouffant, which gave the entire ensemble a regal vibe. And get this: the updo was created by hairstylist Caile Noble, using only Dove hair products, all under $30.
Tems
Nigerian artist Tems stunned on her first Oscars red carpet in an angelic white gown and pearlescent eyeshadow. The singer-songwriter, whose track ‘Lift Me Up’ was nominated for Best Original Song, brought the siren eyes trend to life with a sultry half-lash on both eyes.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone took a cue from Audrey Hepburn’s classic bun and paired it with black winged eyeliner, brown lids and brown kohl-lined lower lashes with mascara for a doll-like gaze. The Oscar presenter tied together her 1950s-inspired glam with lighter-than-usual brows, soft blush and muted, nude lips.
Michelle Yeoh
The Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh looked absolutely ethereal for the Oscars ceremony, pairing a white gown with baby pink make-up and a diamond headband dripping with teardrop jewels.
Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne was a picture of elegance and old Hollywood glam in her Elie Saab ball gown with a sleek low bun and romantic make-up featuring subtle pops of pink. But in true Delevingne fashion, the look was balanced with a siren eye (created by make-up artist Hung Vanngo) and a serpent choker.
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham’s intricate braided up-do was complemented by her graphic eyeliner, mirroring the angles present in her hair. The model wore a twisted chignon with slicked side bangs created by hairstylist Mashal Afzalzada using exclusively Living Proof products.
Vanessa Hudgens
Bringing us more inspiration for the hair bow trend, Vanessa Hudgens wore a black ribbon tied around a slick looped up-do. Her make-up featured a palette of muted neutrals in line with her monochromatic ‘60s-esque Chanel dress.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey’s stunning up-do was tight from the front and voluminous from the back, perfect for princess-y Dolce & Gabbana gown that nodded to Ariel – the character she plays in Little Mermaid.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling’s mauve lip breathed new life into the muted colour. The full and flirty lashes, neat half-up half-down hair, and dark eyeliner pull the whole look together for a simple yet glamorous moment.
Ana De Armas
Ana de Armas, who was nominated for her heartbreaking portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Netflix’s Blonde, wore rose gold shimmer on her eyelids and paired the look with sleek brown hair styled by Jenny Cho using René Furterer products. To get the look, her make-up artist used Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad in Rose & Shine, plus a combo of Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Crème Lipstick in Irresistible and Renegade on the lips.
