The Best 2020 Oscar Beauty Looks

Now that we’ve properly fawned over all the gorgeous gowns that graced the 2020 Oscar red carpet, it’s time to set our sights on all the amazing Oscar beauty looks. Old Hollywood glamour ruled this year’s ceremony with wavy locks and grand updos a la Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh taking center stage. From pearls to headpieces, hair jewelry served as the crowning touch for some of the best ‘dos. And darker roots proved popular for a lot of blond bombshells. When it came to makeup, red lips were the clear favorite. Stars like Margot Robbie, Janelle Monáe and Lucy Boynton all gave us crimson color. Another Oscar beauty trend? Dramatic lashes. Whether you prefer yours full of volume or more on the spidery side, many looks were all about the mascara. Sparkling shadow was also trending in both silver and gold. Full eyebrows framed plenty of faces, making us want to grow out our arches, no matter how long it takes. While there were tons of stunning beauty looks at this year’s ceremony, we had the arduous task of narrowing down the top 10. So without further ado, here are the best Oscar beauty looks that almost upstaged the gowns.

2020 Oscars Beauty

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie’s side-parted wavy locks and strong red lip were Old Hollywood glamour at its finest.

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Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek topped off her gorgeous Gucci gown with a Greek goddess and Brigitte Bardot-inspired updo. Celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Yepez punctuated the daring ‘do with a statement-making silver headpiece.

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Scarlett Johansson

From the golden glitter-accented lids to the glossy soft pink lips and that face-framing tendril, Scarlett Johansson’s Oscar beauty look was glam personified.

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Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe stood out in her hooded blinged-out dress, but her beauty look was just as dazzling. Sparkles and dramatic lashes accented her eyes and that red lip was just the icing on the cake.

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Léa Seydoux

Léa Seydoux’s center-parted strands were brushed behind her ears so we could all get a better look at those amazing diamond earrings. Subtle sparkle on her lids and a glossy pink hue on her lips polished off the look.

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Zazie Beetz

Nexxus style and trends curator Lacy Redway wanted to showcase Zazie Beetz’s natural texture so she braided the star’s hair the night before the ceremony. After unraveling the braids, Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist was used to add flexible hold before pinning Zazie’s strands up in random sections.

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Lucy Boynton

Celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho highlighted Lucy Boynton’s wavy bob with pearl accents for a "French chic meets young Hollywood" vibe.

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Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever kept things more on the minimal side, which made her precise cat eyes even more striking.

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Florence Pugh

Our new style crush sported a knotted updo and rosy makeup to her first Oscars. And her full arches are what brow dreams are made of.

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Mindy Kaling

A natural lip, glistening shadow and dramatic lashes equals one stunning Oscar beauty look.

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