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We loved the polished ease of Academy Award winner Zoe Saldaña’s bronzed make-up look, courtesy of celebrity artist Vera Steimberg for Armani Beauty. “It’s always an amazing collaboration between the team and Zoe to create a look and a story that goes with the dress,” Steimberg shared. “That being said, we wanted to keep Zoe’s natural beauty and enhance her eyes and skin, and stay with natural tones with a touch of the colour of the dress.” The star’s shiny, bouncy waves were crafted by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.
Wicked star and Rem Beauty founder Ariana Grande’s monochromatic pink eyeshadow, blush and glossy lips were the perfect match for her Glinda-approved strapless Schiaparelli gown. Her make-up look was created by celebrity artist Michael Anthony.
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Championing the statement pixie cut, we’re still not over Emma Stone’s elevated short style, also coiffed by Roszak. Not to mention her radiant, award-worthy glow that lit up the Oscars red carpet.
Elle Fanning’s soft yet impactful Oscars make-up combined a rosy flush with bold cat-eye liner for a hint of vintage flare. Her voluminous, centre-parted updo – created by hairstylist Jenda Alcorn – was the cherry on top of a stunning beauty look. There wasn’t a hair out of place thanks to L’Oréal Paris Elnett hairspray (Extra Strong, because if any night calls for hold, it’s Oscars night).
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Celebrity hairstylist Vernon François echoed the elevated pearl details of Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscars gown with the addition of a few accents to the star’s coiffed updo.
Her make-up was perfected by celebrity artist Nick Barose for Chanel. “To complement Lupita’s Chanel haute couture gown, which was adorned with beautiful, iridescent pearl details, I drew my inspiration from the ultra-glamorous ’90s Chanel runway shows,” Barose says. “I worked to play up both the eyes and the lips, for extra drama. Since the overall look was monochromatic pearls, I also added pops of colour, with pearlised highlights, into the make-up look.”
If you’re in search of a masterclass in effortless glamour, look no further than Academy Award nominee Demi Moore’s red-carpet look. The actresses’ signature waist-length blow-dry, executed by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, set the stage for her fresh-faced make-up look, created by celebrity artist Sofia Tilbury for Charlotte Tilbury and kept in place with a hydrating setting spray.
“Demi wore a beautiful Armani Privé dress. So for her hair, I wanted it to be glamorous, but at the same time powerful — like Demi’s personality,” Giannetos said in a statement about the look. “My reference was an iconic shoot Demi did for the cover of Vogue in the early 2000s, shot by Mario Testino.”
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We’re not sure what we loved most about Emilia Pérez star and Rare Beauty founder Selena Gomez’s radiant Oscars beauty look: her glossy, side-parted retro bob, crafted by Renato Campora for Joico and Dyson Beauty, or her soft yet glamorous red-carpet make-up. Her nude nails were prepped and painted by Tom Bachik for CND.
“I was inspired by the silhouette of the dress and jewellery,” Campora said. “I was channelling the timeless elegance of a Hollywood movie star. A deep side parting and polished pin curls exuded sophistication and elegance.”
Former Academy Award winner Halle Berry was a vision at the 2025 Oscars in a sleek, side-parted bob with a playful flip that perfectly offset her dramatic mirrored Christian Siriano gown. Her make-up, by Hung Vanngo for Chanel, looked lit-from-within thanks to clever use of caramel hues and radiant skin prep.
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The star of The Substance wore a show-stopping rolled updo by Anna Cofone to the 2025 Oscars that played nicely off her black Chanel column gown, further proving that the Grecian tiara wasn’t the only sculptural hairstyle in Qualley’s repertoire.
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Supermodel Anok Yai stunned on the red carpet with glowing skin, a spiky, shiny pixie cut styled by Ursula Stephen, and one of the best beauty accessories of all: a high-wattage smile.
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Can we have a moment for Lisa’s bookmark-worthy voluminous high ponytail, structured suit and fluffy fringe?
Along with a striking ombré hair look and high-arched brows, singer-songwriter Doja Cat added extra pizzazz to the Oscars red carpet in a vintage cheetah-print Balmain gown.
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Rachel Zegler’s bouncy, brushed-out curls will live rent-free in our minds for months to come. We also loved the star’s sultry Oscars make-up, created by celebrity artist Allan Avendano for Dior Beauty.
Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus brought rock-star glam to this year’s ceremony with bleached brows and retro-inspired waves, created by stylist Bob Recine.
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The Wicked star’s fluttery lashes and bold eyeliner, by make-up artist Joanna Simkin for Clinique, were the perfect graphic beauty choice to complement the dramatic proportions of her dark-green velvet Louis Vuitton gown. The star’s Wicked-themed nails were created by artist Mycah Dior for OPI.
Another of our favourite neat updos of the night, Best Supporting Actress nominee Felicity Jones wore hers centre-parted and slicked back, courtesy of celebrity stylist Bridget Brager for Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris and FHI Heat. A pre-event Barbara Sturm facial ensured a glowing canvas for a clean, classic make-up look.
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