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The 17 Best Hair & Makeup Looks From the 2020 Oscars

It's not just about the suits and dresses.

The Oscars ceremony has officially started, following a star-studded red carpet. And while the first gongs are being awarded, we’re taking a few minutes to zoom in on some of the night’s most breathtaking hair and makeup looks.

Here’s whose looks we loved tonight:

Penelope Cruz

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The glowing skin, the glittering eye, the muted lip – there’s nothing not to love about this.

Saoirse Ronan

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I’m feeling everything about this from the fringe to the subtle flick and the tiny hair accessory.

Cynthia Erivo

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One word: LASHES. Five more words: Into everything going on here.

Margot Robbie

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Yet another Pati Dubroff red carpet masterpiece.

Sandra Oh

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I need to know what highlighter this is ASAP.

Florence Pugh

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Really feeling this top knot/braid situation. Also the makeup is A+.

Janelle Monae

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Oh OK Janelle, just coming through with this fire look. Also the next time someone tells you that you’re wearing too many sparkles, show them this.

Chrissy Metz

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Living for these mermaid waves on Chrissy. Also love that her lip is perfectly matched to her dress.

Billie Eilish

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The mani is obviously stellar, but Billie’s matching cheek/lip colour and inner eye highlight are also worth noting.

Minday Kaling

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A classic smokey eye and side part is always a red carpet winner and Mindy Kaling pulls it off perfectly.

Laura Dern

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Look up radiant in a dictionary and this photo of Laura Dern will appear.

Caitriona Balfe

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I would wear this look to work, to brunch, to the grocery, literally everywhere. I love it that much.

America Ferrera

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This is TRULY stunning. She looks flawless.

Regina King

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Honestly, does Regina ever not look incred on a red carpet? Answer: no.

Scarlett Johansson

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Loved the dress, love the makeup even more. Filing this under ‘date night beauty inspo’.

Zazie Beetz

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Lucy Boynton

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I’m a sucker for a hair accessory ad a red lip so naturally, I am obsessed with this.

This half-up, half-down look is all kinds of excellent. Also the smokey eye is a beauty.

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