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While the gowns brought the drama, the beauty direction at the 98th Oscars embraced a more intentional restraint. From radiant complexions to soft-focus eyes, here are the looks that defined the night.
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Anne Hathaway
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, and Anne Hathaway just gave us the view of the century. She balanced the smoked eyes’ intensity with a soft, flushed cheek and a high-shine glossy lip. It was almost siren-like made sophisticated for the Academy.
Teyana Taylor
Teyana brought the edge with a razor-sharp graphic liner, framed perfectly by structured brows. The standout? Her ’90s-inspired ombré lip—a seamless transition from deep brown liner to a high-shine pink center that tied the whole “Modern Glam” look together.
Zendaya
Zendaya leaned into a warm, chocolate-hued palette to complement her Louis Vuitton gown. With a tawny brown eye and a red-brown pout, she displayed monochromatic magic on the Oscar stage.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone glowed in a “skin-first” look—undone yet polished. With just a hint of a natural flush and a plush pink lip, her beauty was framed by perfectly feathered brows and a light touch of mascara. Simple, natural, and utterly elegant.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning was the definition of “Clean Girl” beauty: a slick bun, groomed brows, and a signature swipe of terracotta on the lips. A light hand on the blush allowed her delicate freckles to take center stage, proving that sometimes, less is significantly more.
McKenna Grace
The young McKenna Grace made a romantic statement in pink. While her gown provided the color, the beat provided the sophistication—specifically that shimmering eye against velvet-matte skin. Her romantic updo kept the look youthful yet red-carpet-ready.
Chase Infiniti
Matching the lavender of her gown, Chase Infiniti opted for a soft wash of color across the lids. Paired with glossy pink lips and a warm, sun-kissed blush, the look felt fresh, youthful, and effortlessly chic.
Audrey Nuna
Known for pushing boundaries, Audrey Nuna took a more pared-back approach for the Oscars. With radiant skin, a trend-forward lower blush placement, and dark nude lips, it was a restrained take on high-fashion glam that felt incredibly current.
Rose Bryne
Sculpted, bronzed, and finished with a classic red lip—Rose Byrne was the epitome of grace. By keeping her hair in a clean, tight bun, she gave the spotlight to her makeup, and the bold red lip didn’t disappoint.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra was aglow with shimmering eyelids that caught the light beautifully against her white gown. Warm bronzed tones defined the perimeter of her face, while a gentle sweep of her hair finished the look with a soft, romantic touch.
Heavy glam has given way to intentional, glowing beauty. At the 98th Oscars, Hollywood’s elite proved that soft-focus makeup and radiant skin are the ultimate power moves—a lesson in elegance for anyone seeking inspiration from the red carpet.
Featured Image and Photos: MTV, ONLY NATURAL DIAMONDS, ERNESTO CASILLAS (via Instagram), EXTRA TV (via X), BVLGARI
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