37 best Oscars 2023 beauty looks we're obsessed with
Get excited! Few events unite the great and good of the acting world like the Oscars, but alongside serving up some jaw-dropping outfits, the Oscars beauty looks have given us some of the most iconic glam moments of all time. Who can forget Audrey Hepburn's 1954 choppy fringe, Halle Berry's sexy 2002 pixie crop, or Zendaya's waist-length locs in 2015.
Since it's the most prestigious red carpet event on the film calendar, we're expecting the A-list attendees to go glitz when it comes to their hair and makeup. And, if the best beauty looks from the Golden Globes and SAG Awards are anything to go by, bobs are back (courtesy of Jenna Ortega, Angela Bassett and Zendaya) and pastel eyeshadow is in (from white and pale pink, to lilac).
This year, graphic updos led the pack with Halle Bailey and Ashley Graham both rocking intricate braided buns, and Black Panther's Danai Gurira pulling off the most incredible, gravity-defying vertical updo. Rihanna gave us a cute spiky top knot, Florence Pugh served up a reverse ponytail, and sleek chignons were everywhere.
Ana De Armas celebrated her best actress nomination with a pretty, sparkly pink eyeshadow and fellow nominee, Angela Bassett co-ordinated a tonal lilac eye and lip look with her regal violet gown. Meanwhile, Florence Pugh gave us a modern Audrey look with a cute, cropped fringe and her signature straight, groomed brows, but remixed it with a reverse ponytail.
Check out the best 2023 Oscars beauty looks below…
Arturo HolmesAngela Bassett
Angela complimented her phenomenal royal purple gown with a soft tonal mauve makeup look.
Mike CoppolaAna De Armas
Ana kept her strands simple and opted to make her shimmering pink eyeshadow the show-stopper.
Arturo HolmesRihanna
Rihanna's spiky graphic bun and statement red lip stole the show.
Arturo HolmesFlorence Pugh
Florence referenced screen icon, Audrey Hepburn with her cute cropped fringe and straight, groomed brows, but updated it with a reverse ponytail and soft smoky eye.
Kevin MazurDanai Gurira
Danai defied gravity with a next level XXL updo, haloed by a slim diamante hair bracelet. She kept her makeup classic with a red lip and smoky eye.
Kevin MazurHalle Bailey
Halle's braided updo, fluttery lashes and glowing skin looked stunning.
Arturo HolmesAshley Graham
Ashley gave us an intricate braided updo and a sleek, sharp winged liner.
Arturo HolmesLady Gaga
Lady Gaga gave us a different look with slicked back, dark blonde hair, a vinyl red lip and jet black liner.
FREDERIC J. BROWNEmily Blunt
Emily opted for a simple centre parting, complete with a dinky ballerina bun at the back and glowing skin.
Mike CoppolaSalma Hayek
Salma Hayek's mermaid waves and soft smoky eye were a modern take on classics.
Mike CoppolaJanelle Monae
Janelle referenced the silver from her choker in delicate silver detailing throughout her hair, then gave us the sleekest winged liner and glossy nude lip.
Allen J. SchabenSabrina Elba
Sabrina Elba's complexion was next-level glowy and she tucked her nape-length cropped hair behind her ears.
Mike CoppolaCara Delevingne
Cara went for old-school Hollywood glam with a sleek side-parted chignon, fresh skin and fluttery lashes.
FREDERIC J. BROWNNicole Kidman
Nicole leant into the goth-glam trend with long barely-waved hair and cool-toned smoky eyes.
Arturo HolmesKate Hudson
We want to know what illuminator Kate Hudson is using because her skin looked freshhhhh.
Arturo HolmesJessica Chastain
Jessica gave us Hollywood waves and a crisp, creamy red lip.
FREDERIC J. BROWNStephanie Hsu
Stephanie also chose deep side-parted Hollywood waves and a shimmery champagne eye look.
Arturo HolmesTems
Tems committed to her bridal look (complete with veil) with a stand-out white glitz eyeshadow.
Arturo HolmesMichelle Yeoh
Michelle's deep side-parted hair channeled old-school Hollywood.
Allen J. SchabenZoe Saldana
Zoe's updated her simple centre-parted strands with a cool ear tuck and fresh, glowy makeup.
Kevin MazurAriana Debose
Ari kept things classic with a cool chignon and a sheer smoky eye.
Jesse GrantSofia Carson
Sofia Carson also offered up a side-parted chignon.
Gilbert FloresMalala Yousafzai
Malala brought Hollywood red to the champagne carpet with a classic red lip.
Mike CoppolaMindy Kaling
Mindy matched the oscars statuette with a golden underliner, paired with a vampy deep red lip.
Arturo HolmesLauren Ridloff
Lauren went for a timeless red lip and winged liner situation.
Gilbert FloresWinnie Harlow
Winnie's curly updo and minimal makeup kept things cool.
Kevin MazurSigourney Weaver
Sigourney debuted a new, shorter bob for the occasion.
Kevin MazurAllison Williams
Allison's simple tucket updo and barely there makeup was a lesson in minimalism.
FREDERIC J. BROWNEva Longoria
Eva matched her showstopping silver gown to her shimmery silver eyeshadow and completed her look with wet look hair.
Mike CoppolaSandra Oh
Sandra Oh's cute choppy fringe references some iconic throwback Oscars beauty looks, plus the Tinkerbell bun keeps things cute.
Arturo HolmesJessie Buckley
Jessie mixed things up with a punky red cropped bob and stained pink lips.
Arturo HolmesElizabeth Olsen
Elizabeth let her bold red lip do all the talking.
Arturo HolmesMichelle Williams
Michelle paired her cute pixie cut with a creamy red lip.
Mike CoppolaCate Blanchett
Cate chose a loose romantic updo for the occasion with a peachy pink lipstick.
Arturo HolmesJennifer Connelly
Jennifer's slick-backed bun and lightly defined eyes made a soft statement.
Arturo HolmesPhoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe kept it classic with a red lip.
FREDERIC J. BROWNAndie MacDowell
Andie celebrated her grey strands with a loose updo and mixed up her eye makeup with an electric blue liner.
