The Oscars 2026 Makeup Looks We’re Saving for Inspo
From luminous skin to the classic red lip, these are the red carpet looks worth recreating.
While we’re still swooning over the recently wrapped 98th Academy Awards, it’s time to pause and save the best makeup looks for inspo. And yes, we mean the best of them, from luminous skin that glows like a spotlight to classic red lips that never fail to turn heads.
And no, you don’t need an event as fancy or as star-studded as the Oscars to pull these off. Think of this as your cheat sheet for your next night out, dinner date, or even just any event where you just want to feel extra.
Charithra Chandran
Bridgerton breakout star Charithra Chandran understood the assignment— and then some. In real Diamond of the Season style, she stepped out looking elegant and cool. The focus was a deep, sultry smoky eye that did all the talking, balanced with softly sculpted blush that subtly contoured her face. Her lips stayed in that perfect brown-caramel zone, effortless, flattering, and the kind of shade you keep reaching for. It was giving ‘polished,’ but not trying too hard, thanks to her makeup artist Kenneth Soh.
Anne Hathaway
If there’s one person you can always count on for timeless glam, it’s Anne Hathaway. Her makeup, done by Hung Vanngo, was basically a masterclass in warm-toned harmony. Think coral blush and lips that just work together, with a soft sheen that keeps everything fresh. Her eyes carried that same warmth with pink-toned shadows, tying the whole look together.
And we need to talk about the hair–half up, half down, with a poof? Yes, a poof. If Andy Sachs says it’s back, then who are we to argue?
EJAE
KPop Demon Hunters singer EJAE kept things fresh and minimal in a way that still felt red carpet-ready. Her makeup artist Kevin Cheah leaned into that clean, refreshing and luminous glow we all dream about, paired with soft pink tones on the cheeks and lips. But the real game changer? A sleek black cat eye that added just the right amount of edge. It’s proof that sometimes, you really don’t need to do the most to stand out.
Ariana Greenblatt
Ariana Greenblatt’s look was all about looking “radiant and effortless,” according to her makeup artist for the night Jennifer Luney Tioseco. The kind where people ask what your skincare routine is even though it’s mostly just really good makeup. Her cheeks and lips had this rosy, healthy flush that complemented her curls so beautifully, while her eyes stayed softly defined. She finished it off with a glossy nude lip, which was very on brand with her cool girl vibe.
Wunmi Mosaku
Sinners actress and Oscars nominee Wunmi Mosaku might have had one of the most eye-catching looks of the night, thanks to her makeup artist Uzo. Emphasis on the eye, which was a metallic blue-to-gray shimmer in the inner corners that tied in perfectly with her green sparkly gown. It was bold, yes, but still incredibly refined, and I’m definitely taking notes. Her glowing skin and glossy nude lips kept things grounded, letting her eyes take center stage.
Rose Byrne
No red carpet roundup is ever complete without a classic red lip, and Rose Byrne, who earned her first-ever Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for If I Had Legs I’d Kick, delivered exactly that. Paired with a strapless black Dior gown, her makeup look done by Hung Vanngo was the definition of timeless elegance, finished with sleek, slicked-back hair styled into a low bun.
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The 98th Academy Awards featured standout beauty moments including Charithra Chandran’s deep smoky eye, Anne Hathaway’s warm coral look by Hung Vanngo, Wunmi Mosaku’s metallic blue-gray eye, EJAE’s clean cat eye, and Rose Byrne’s classic red lip in a timeless black Dior pairing.
Charithra Chandran wore a deep, sultry smoky eye balanced with softly sculpted blush and a brown-caramel lip, created by makeup artist Kenneth Soh. The look struck a balance between polished and effortless, consistent with her red carpet aesthetic.
Anne Hathaway’s Oscars makeup was done by Hung Vanngo, who created a warm-toned harmony of coral blush, coral lips, and pink-toned eye shadows — a cohesive, fresh look centered on warm sheen and color alignment across the face.
Wunmi Mosaku wore a metallic blue-to-gray shimmer concentrated in the inner corners of her eyes, complementing her green sparkly gown. Makeup artist Uzo kept her skin glowing and lips in a glossy nude, anchoring the bold eye while maintaining overall refinement.
The 2026 Oscars red carpet highlighted several recreatable trends: warm coral lip-and-blush pairings, deep smoky eyes with neutral lips, sleek cat eyes on a minimal base, metallic inner corner accents, and the enduringly classic red lip against black formalwear.
