All the Dazzling Oscars Beauty Looks That Knocked Our Socks Off

by Katie Berohn

It's the moment we've all been waiting for" The 95th annual Academy Awards. As always, we were gearing up for a star-studded affair, and boy were we presented with a glamorous fashion feast. While we're always looking forward to seeing floor-sweeping gowns and sparkling jewellery, we were extra excited for all of the hair, makeup, and nail moments that are sure to be showstoppers.

We're excited to see what trends take centre stage at this year's Academy Awards. Will there be nods to the goth aesthetic we saw taking over this season's runways? Will bold lips rule the night? Will hair stay classic or skew dramatic? 

Follow along with us to keep tabs on all of the beauty looks that blew us away this year. Keep reading for our absolute favourite hair and makeup looks from this year's Oscars that are instant classics. 

 
Cara Delevingne

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Delevingne's monochromatic makeup perfectly pairs a smoky eye with a neutral lip, but we also can't get enough of her deeply side-parted, slicked-back hair. 

Lady Gaga

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In true Gaga fashion, she brings the drama with a bold, glossy red lip and elongated smokey eyes. 

Ana de Armas

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Glittery eye shadow gives de Armas's otherwise classic look a bit of edge. 

Florence Pugh

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Pugh's makeup is simple, but her baby bangs are showstopping.

Janelle Monáe

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The silver accents woven into Monáe's braids add the perfect futuristic touch to her otherwise classic beauty look.  

Eva Longoria

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Longoria is bringing mermaidcore to the red carpet by sporting the wet look. 

Jessica Chastain

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You can always count on Chastain to channel Old Hollywood glamour, and her classic red lip and soft waves do just that. 

Elizabeth Olsen

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Olsen opted for classic glamour with a bold red lip and a sleek updo. 

Vanessa Hudgens

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Hudgens looks sun-kissed while sporting the chicest slicked-back bun. 

Ashley Graham

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Graham's sculptural braided style is a showstopper. 

Angela Bassett

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Bassett's lilac eye and neutral lip work perfectly with her bombshell curls. 

Allison Williams

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Williams's blush-toned makeup is sweet and subtle. 

Winnie Harlow

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Harlow's messy updo is the perfect contrast to her glossy, ultra-defined lips. 

Mindy Kaling

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Kaling's beauty look is all about the lashes. 

Halle Bailey

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We will be thinking about Bailey's sculptural hair moment all week long. 

Danai Gurira

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If "most fun hair" were a category, we think Gurira would take home the Oscar. 

Emily Blunt

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Blunt's soft updo and petal-pink velvet-finish lips are a sweet pairing. 

Michelle Yeoh

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Yeoh's hair accessories make her look absolutely ethereal. 

Halle Berry

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With super-smoked-out eyes and a dramatic updo, Berry is bringing the heat to the carpet. 

Salma Hayek

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Hayek's beachy waves and dusty-rose lips are so flattering. 

Kate Hudson

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Hudson showed up with the most gorgeous bombshell curls and glowy skin. 

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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear US. 

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