Oscars beauty look breakdown: Best red carpet glam

Chase Infiniti

The American actor arrived on the red carpet with a mermaid-inspired look , complete with doe-eye makeup and thin dreadlocks that pulled everything together. The pastel pink palette felt dreamy, ethereal and perfectly Oscars.

The base:

To recreate a fresh look like hers, the base needs to be lightweight , sheer and matte. Reach for the L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Tinted Serum Foundation and set it lightly with the KIKO Milano Matte Fusion Pressed Powder Compact using PAC’s Powder Brush - 245. Finish the base with a sweep of the NARS Mini Powder Blush in Orgasm Edge-778 on the sides of the cheekbones, blending upwards for a softly lifted, sculpted effect.

The eyes:

The eyes take centre stage in this look. Start with a light pastel purple shadow on the lids, followed by a deeper tone on the outer corners to create a soft gradient. You can reach for KIKO Milano’s Bright Duo Eyeshadow - 13 Light Mauve / Rosy Gray for this. Sweep the FENTY BEAUTY Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - 05 Caramel Cutie just above the gradient for added warmth and depth.

Once the lids are done, use the Ruby's Organics Smoked Kohl in Black to create a soft liner along the upper lash line. Finish with a volumising Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in Black on the top and bottom lashes. To nail the doe-eye effect, highlight the inner corners of your eyes with the Charmacy Milano Star Bomb Eyeshadow No. 002. Place a touch of it under the wing as well, for a sharper finish. For the brows, keep them simple and fanned out with the Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Mini - 4.5 Neutral Deep Brown.

The lips:

The lips here are simple yet plumping. Start by prepping them with Sebamed’s Lip Care Defense for a smooth, chap-free base. Follow with the Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Gloss in Kiss for a juicy, tinted finish with a natural plumping effect. Skip the lip liner here—we want the finish to feel soft and lived-in.

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Teyana Taylor

The singer-songwriter is known for her bold makeup moments and here’s another one that didn’t disappoint. With striking eye makeup paired with high-shine lips and a bob that perfectly highlights her soft waves, this look caught our attention for all the right reasons.

The base:

For nice evening soirées, a snatched base is a must. Start with a full-coverage foundation like the M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation to create an even canvas. Then, opt for a soft, sombre blush placed on the high points of your cheekbones. Finish with some bronzer right below the blush placement and blend it outwards for a sculpted effect.

The eyes:

Start by sweeping an eggshell-toned shade across the upper lid using the PAC On the Go Glam Eyeshadow Palette in Nude. Next, go in with the Renee Cosmetics Pointy End Sketch Pen Eyeliner in Black to create a dramatic wing that extends towards the tail of your brows. Sweep the liner from the inner to the outer corner of your upper lid. Repeat a similar motion on the lower lash line, but don’t let the two wings meet at the end—keep them slightly separated for a sharp effect. Complete the dramatic eye look with the Huda Beauty False Lashes - 28 Hoodie for a siren-eye finish. For the arched brows , fill them in with the Etude Drawing Eyebrow in 01 Dark Brown and lock them in place with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Deluxe Mini Volumizing Tinted Brow Gel - Dark Brown.

The lips:

For the high-shine ombré lips, start by slightly overlining the lips with the Huda Beauty Lip Contour Stain - Rich Brown. Blend the liner inwards for a soft, diffused effect. Leave the centre of the lips bare and finish with the Sheglam Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil in Loco For Coco for a mirror-like shine.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

The global star showed up in a soft-focus base and a side-parted, puffed wet-hair style . The overall look felt like quiet luxury with a subtle royal touch.

The eyes:

Create a halo effect on the lids using a silver shimmer shadow—Makeup Revolution’s Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow in Silver works beautifully here. For a subtle wing, glide a liner across the upper lash line. To achieve fanned-out lashes like hers, start with a lash curler—reach for the Vega Premium Eye Lash Curler. Follow it up with a lengthening mascara like the Lancome Lash Idole Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara in Black for lifted, fluttery lashes.

The lips:

To keep the focus on the eyes, the lips stay neutral. Go for a peach-toned cream lipstick like KIRO’s Lush Moist Matte Lipstick in Dusky Peach 03 and add a subtle dab of the Essence Gimme Glow Luminous Highlighter - 20 Lovely Rose at the centre of the lips for a softly plumped, glowy effect.

The hair:

The hairstyle leans quite retro. For a similar look, section the front part of your hair and use Gatsby Japan's No. 1 Meta Rubber Wax Hard to create a sculpted, wet-wave effect. Set it in place with a finishing hold spray like the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Session Label The Flexible Hair Spray. For the rest of the hair, style it with the Alan Truman Soft Pink Tourmaline Ceramic Straightener AT-104 for a sleek, smooth finish.

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Mckenna Grace

If Barbie had an Oscars look, this would be it. With sheer, pink-toned makeup and baby-pink lips that perfectly complemented Grace's ensemble, we’re completely heart-eyes for this dreamy moment.

The base:

Keep the base as light as possible by mixing the Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow All in One Tinted Moisturizer with M.A.C Mini Strobe Cream - Pinklite for a soft, glowy finish . The base makeup here relies heavily on blush. Sweep the Make Up For Ever Artist Face Powder Blush in B220 Joyful Pink generously across the cheeks for a red-apple effect and place a touch on the bridge of the nose as well to create a soft, sun-kissed flush.

The eyes:

Use a pink shimmer eyeshadow like the Too Faced Disco Crush Highlighter in Mystic Pink across the lids, making sure to add a hint on the inner corners too for extra brightness. Reach for thick, outer-corner false lashes to create a volumised, subtly winged effect. Finish with a coat of mascara on the lower lashes for a more open-eye look.

The hair:

The actor wore a playful space-bun hairstyle with curtain bangs in the front. To recreate, apply finishing wax stick to the back of your hair to smooth it down, then section the hair into two parts and twist each into a mini bun. Secure both buns in place. For the curtain bangs, style them with the Tash Hair Va Va Volume Blow Brush, curling them slightly inwards for a soft, voluminous finish. Set the entire look with a hold spray.

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Zendaya

We kept our eyes peeled for the moment Zendaya dropped her look and honestly, it was worth the wait. She stepped out in a sundown-inspired glam, built around a golden-brown palette. The look was paired with a sleek, one-sided bob that kept the overall look clean and polished.

The base:

Her MUA opted for a soft-focus base with snatched cheekbones and that’s exactly what we’re recreating. Start with the L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder as your base, followed by FENTY BEAUTY’s Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick - Espresso on the high points of the face like the cheekbones, sides of the nose and forehead. Blend it upwards for a naturally lifted finish. Complete the base with a glowing PIXI On-The-Glow Blush - Fleur, placed subtly just above the contour for a seamless flush.

The eyes:

For eyes like hers, sweep a warm brown shade from KIKO Milano’s High Pigment Eyeshadow - 27 Matte Brown Mahogany across the lids and blend it outwards so it softly diffuses across the upper lid. Apply the same brown shade lightly along the lower lash line as well, and complete the look with a subtle stroke of eyeliner. Finish with a generous coat of mascara.

The lips:

A warm-toned look calls for a brown lip liner . Start by lining your lips with the Smashbox Be Legendary Line & Prime Pencil - Dark Brown and softly blend it inwards. Then apply the Lakme Cushion Matte Lipstick in Mauve Spice, followed by a thick layer of clear gloss to complete the shiny lip combo.

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Isha Ambani

With a glowy base and sharp eyes, Isha Ambani made her first appearance at the Oscars this year. She kept her beauty look clean and subtle, pairing it with a vintage Valentino outfit.

The eyes:

Sweep a light golden shimmer like the Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow in Gold across the lids. Then, use a liner pen to create wings at the outer corners of your eyes and softly smoke them out with a PAC Eyeshadow Blending Brush - 208. Reach for some false lashes and place them at the outer corners for a fanned-out lash. For the brows, keep them bold but natural by filling in sparse areas and setting them in place with a brow gel.

The lips:

Since the focus is on the eyes and the glowing base, opt for a lipstick shade that’s close to your natural lip colour. Go for a nude-pink cream lipstick like Mamaearth’s Moisture Matte Longstay Lipstick in 01 Carnation Nude and add a touch of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Glow Kit - Multi-Color on the cupid’s bow and the centre of your lower lip.

The décolletage:

Isha leaned into an overall glowy glam, so skipping a radiant body finish wasn't an option. Reach for Sol de Janeiro’s Glowmotions Glow Oil in Rio Sunset and apply a generous amount along the collarbones, neck and shoulders for a soft, luminous sheen.

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Mikey Madison

Madison kept her Oscars look simple yet striking, pairing a minimal eye with softly feathered brows. With subtle red tones dominating the palette, the actor delivered a lit-from-within glow that could be spotted from a mile away.

The base:

The base makeup was kept fresh and minimal, with just a subtle sweep of crimson blush like Oulac’s Blush Mono Frost in F10/Tangerine Tango. To recreate the look, place it towards the outer cheekbones to create a softly snatched flush.

The lips:

With crimson lips currently trending, the actor embraced the statement shade to pull the entire look together. Reach for KIRO’s Non-stop Airy Matte Liquid Lip in Ladybird Red 01 for a high-shine, creamy finish just like hers.

The hair:

The hair was neatly styled with a soft, side-parted wave in the front. Use Alan Truman’s The Waver on the front section of the hair, then comb it out with the Bronson Professional Wet And Dry Hair Detangler Hair Brush to soften the texture into a more natural beachy wave. Set the style in place with a hold spray.

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L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Tinted Serum Foundation - 4-5 Medium (30 ml)

KIKO Milano Matte Fusion Pressed Powder Compact - 02 Tan (12 g)

PAC Powder Brush - 245 (1Pc)

NARS Mini Powder Blush - Orgasm Edge-778 (2.5 g)

KIKO Milano Bright Duo Eyeshadow - 13 Light Mauve / Rosy Gray (1.8 g)

FENTY BEAUTY Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - 05 Caramel Cutie (6.23 g)

Ruby's Organics Smoked Kohl - Black (0.35g)

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - Black (8ml)

Charmacy Milano Star bomb eyeshadow No. 002 - (3.2gm)

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Mini - 4.5 Neutral Deep Brown (1.5g)

Sebamed Lip Care Defense (4.8g)

Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Gloss - Kiss (4.6ml)

M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation - NC20 (30 ml)

PAC On the Go Glam Eyeshadow Palette - Nude (18 g)

Renee Cosmetics Pointy End Sketch Pen Eyeliner - Black (1.5 ml)

Huda Beauty False Lashes - 28 Hoodie

ETUDE HOUSE Drawing Eyebrow - 01 Dark Brown (0.25g)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Deluxe Mini Volumizing Tinted Brow Gel - Dark Brown (2.1 ml)

Huda Beauty Lip Contour Stain - Rich Brown (1 ml)

Sheglam Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil - Loco For Coco (5 g)

Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)

Lancome Lash Idole Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara - Black (8.5 ml)

Vega Premium Eye Lash Curler (EC-02) (42 g)

KIRO Lush Moist Matte Lipstick - Dusky Peach 03 (4.2g)

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Tinted Serum Foundation - 4-5 Medium (30 ml)

KIKO Milano Matte Fusion Pressed Powder Compact - 02 Tan (12 g)

PAC Powder Brush - 245 (1Pc)

NARS Mini Powder Blush - Orgasm Edge-778 (2.5 g)

KIKO Milano Bright Duo Eyeshadow - 13 Light Mauve / Rosy Gray (1.8 g)

FENTY BEAUTY Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - 05 Caramel Cutie (6.23 g)

Ruby's Organics Smoked Kohl - Black (0.35g)

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - Black (8ml)

Charmacy Milano Star bomb eyeshadow No. 002 - (3.2gm)

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Mini - 4.5 Neutral Deep Brown (1.5g)

Sebamed Lip Care Defense (4.8g)

Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Gloss - Kiss (4.6ml)

M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation - NC20 (30 ml)

PAC On the Go Glam Eyeshadow Palette - Nude (18 g)

Renee Cosmetics Pointy End Sketch Pen Eyeliner - Black (1.5 ml)

Huda Beauty False Lashes - 28 Hoodie

ETUDE HOUSE Drawing Eyebrow - 01 Dark Brown (0.25g)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Deluxe Mini Volumizing Tinted Brow Gel - Dark Brown (2.1 ml)

Huda Beauty Lip Contour Stain - Rich Brown (1 ml)

Sheglam Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil - Loco For Coco (5 g)

Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)

Lancome Lash Idole Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara - Black (8.5 ml)

Vega Premium Eye Lash Curler (EC-02) (42 g)

KIRO Lush Moist Matte Lipstick - Dusky Peach 03 (4.2g)

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L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Tinted Serum Foundation - 4-5 Medium (30 ml)

KIKO Milano Matte Fusion Pressed Powder Compact - 02 Tan (12 g)

PAC Powder Brush - 245 (1Pc)

NARS Mini Powder Blush - Orgasm Edge-778 (2.5 g)

KIKO Milano Bright Duo Eyeshadow - 13 Light Mauve / Rosy Gray (1.8 g)

FENTY BEAUTY Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - 05 Caramel Cutie (6.23 g)

Ruby's Organics Smoked Kohl - Black (0.35g)

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - Black (8ml)

Charmacy Milano Star bomb eyeshadow No. 002 - (3.2gm)

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Mini - 4.5 Neutral Deep Brown (1.5g)

Sebamed Lip Care Defense (4.8g)

Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Gloss - Kiss (4.6ml)

M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation - NC20 (30 ml)

PAC On the Go Glam Eyeshadow Palette - Nude (18 g)

Renee Cosmetics Pointy End Sketch Pen Eyeliner - Black (1.5 ml)

Huda Beauty False Lashes - 28 Hoodie

ETUDE HOUSE Drawing Eyebrow - 01 Dark Brown (0.25g)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Deluxe Mini Volumizing Tinted Brow Gel - Dark Brown (2.1 ml)

Huda Beauty Lip Contour Stain - Rich Brown (1 ml)

Sheglam Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil - Loco For Coco (5 g)

Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)

Lancome Lash Idole Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara - Black (8.5 ml)

Vega Premium Eye Lash Curler (EC-02) (42 g)

KIRO Lush Moist Matte Lipstick - Dusky Peach 03 (4.2g)

Chase Infiniti

The base:

The eyes:

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