The 2023 Oscars may be over, but I can’t stop thinking about the looks that graced this year’s champagne carpet. One of the best-dressed stars IMHO? Eva Longoria. The actress wore a plunging, embellished Zuhair Murad gown, which was complemented by her sleek and smokey makeup. Longoria’s entire look was done with customer-loved L’Oreal Paris products, including this viral mascara that’s on sale for just $12 at Amazon. 

L’Oreal’s Telescopic Lift Mascara was the finishing touch to Longoria’s dramatic cat-eye makeup. The product’s innovative brush has two kinds of bristles; one side lifts the lashes and loads on the product, while the other combs out and separates the lashes, together adding up to 5 millimeters of length, according to the brand. Plus, thanks to its ceramide-infused formula, the mascara lasts up to 36 hours and protects the lashes from damage. The washable, red carpet-worthy product is available on Amazon in three deep shades.

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Longoria has been a L’Oreal ambassador for nearly 20 years, so it’s no surprise her Oscars glam was done with the brand’s best-selling products. “Usually when we do a red carpet look, the dress determines the hair and makeup,” Longoria’s makeup artist Elan Bongiorno said in a press release. “This look was no different. We wanted something really modern to match.” And, since the actress went with slicked-back hair, “it had to be about the eyes,” Bongiorno said. The result was “a beautiful, modern cat-eye – not too thick or overwhelming. A nod to Sofia Loren and Old Hollywood, but with a modern twist.” If you’re looking to recreate Longoria’s look at home, the Telescopic mascara is the place to start. 

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Not only is the product celebrity- and makeup-artist-approved, Amazon shoppers are big fans, too. One 65-year-old reviewer said it’s “the absolute best mascara [they] have ever used,” going on to say it lengthens and lifts the lashes as promised. A different customer said the product makes their eyelashes “look long and separated without clumping,” adding that they “wear it to the gym and even in the sauna,” but the mascara “stays put” all day long. Another shopper confirmed, saying the product “doesn’t flake or smudge.” 

Shop the L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Lift Mascara while it’s still on sale for just $12 at Amazon. And, to recreate her entire Oscars look, shop Longoria’s other discounted L’Oreal picks, below, starting at $9. 

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Bolder is better, once again, when it comes to lips in 2023. Though it often feels like a generously lined pucker never went away, this time, it’s not just about injectables and lip pencils getting the job done—it’s all about lip contouring, which is yet another aughts trend making a comeback.

“I think people are looking for ways to enhance their lips without fillers, or if they have them, ways to make them look fuller and more natural,” says J. Brandon Correa, National Makeup Artist, YSL Beauté. Lip contouring is proof of the magic that makeup can deliver. 

“Lips have made a comeback post-pandemic,” says Talia Cich, Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Artist. “Lips have always been a feature that everyone can easily play up or be part of their signature look, so now that we are wearing makeup again, it’s all about lips! Viral lip trends are everywhere, making it fun to try new looks or techniques to achieve your perfect pout. Trends have also been very ’90s-inspired, and now we are seeing a modern approach to that look.”

Read on for everything you need to know about the lip contouring revival, plus how to DIY.

What is Lip Contouring?

In case you didn’t get the memo the first time, lip contouring is a makeup technique that enhances the fullness of the lips. “It’s the use of light and dark shades to create a fuller-looking effect,” Cich says. “Lip contouring can also help to correct lip shape (like unbalanced or downturned) or create a specific lip shape (like round or sharp).”

How to Contour Your Lips

First, start by prepping your lips. Exfoliating and hydrating help to create a smooth base for application and long wear. Cich recommends the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Primer ($16) for nourishing hydration. Next, create a blank canvas by applying a thin layer of concealer—her go-to is Magic Touch Concealer ($29) —in a shade close to your skin tone.

“This helps create a smooth blend and color payoff,” Cich says. “Now, it’s time to create fullness. My favorite product to use is cream bronzer—it glides on with ease, blends seamlessly, and has the perfect shade range for lip contouring. Choose a shade two to three shades deeper than your skin tone (depending on your preference).” 

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Next, apply bronzer—Cich recommends this Cream Bronzer ($35)—around the perimeter of the lips using a small flat brush. She also loves the A2 Pro Brush ($18) because it hugs the lip shape and stays precise. For a fuller-looking pout, overline above the cupid’s bow and across the center of the bottom lip.

“This accentuates the center of the lips for a pouty look,” Cich says. “Keep the corners closer to your natural lip line. Don’t worry about being perfect. It’s a cream product that easily blends and has buildable intensity.” Gently blend the edges of the contour with a beauty sponge or brush. Set it with powder for an extra long-lasting effect. Next, line and define lips using lip liner. Slightly line above your natural lip line to create volume or focus exactly where you want more fullness. Use the side of the pencil to shade inward from the corners.

For a more pronounced cupid’s bow, draw an “X” with the liner. For next-level contour, you can use a deeper shade of lip liner in the corners. Now, you can fill your lips with lipstick in a shade that best fits your look. For a contoured look, try using a deeper shade of lip liner and a lighter shade of lipstick. 

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The use of light and dark helps to create volume. Apply lipstick to the center of the lip and blend the edges. “For even more pout, you can highlight the center of the lip with Magic Touch Concealer,” Cich says. “I also like to add highlighter to the cupid’s bow to accentuate the lips even more. Finish by applying a lip gloss to the center of the lip for high shine that is the perfect finishing touch for creating fuller-looking lips.” 

Short on time? Try a quicker lip contour. Correa suggests using a lip pencil (or his favorite hack: a deeper matte lipstick such as YSL Beauté Slim Velvet, $45) and filling in the counter corners of the lip, top and bottom, leaving the center of the lip open. “Now, apply a lighter shade of lipstick that has a soft shine or gloss—such as Candy Glaze ($39) or Rouge Volupte Shine ($43)—directly on top, starting in the center,” he says. “This will blend the deeper shade and create a beautiful contour.” 

Lip Contouring Mistakes to Avoid

For a flawless finish, keep a few common mishaps in mind. A major one is not blending enough since you want the shadow to look natural, like it blends into the skin. “Also, blend the lip liner, so it doesn’t look too intense in contrast to the lipstick,” Cich says. “Another mistake could be choosing the right shade that is most flattering on you. Choose a shade that best compliments your skin tone (not too cool or warm) and a shade that is your ideal depth of shade (light to dark). If you like a more natural look, opt for a lighter shade. If you like a little more drama, bump up a shade.”

Just be sure not to go too deep with your hue! “The idea is to mimic shadows on the lips, and if you go too dark, it can get muddled and messy,” Correa says. “For a soft natural look, select lips shades that are about one to two shades apart from each other. For more of a dramatic, bold statement, select shades that are three to four shades apart.” 

One more thing: Don’t go too shiny or flat. “Juxtaposing texture in this technique is important—if you use all matte or all shine, you will lose dimension,” Correa says.

Red carpet season comes to an end with what is arguably the most glamorous award show of them all: The Oscars. 

Hosted in sunny Los Angeles, California, the 95th Academy Awards is gearing up to be one of the biggest shows in Oscars history — and of course, the beauty looks have to meet the moment. We’re talking classic updos, red lips galore, callbacks to Old Hollywood glam, and a few risks here and there on all our favorite stars. 

From Elizabeth Olsen to Vanessa Hudgens, here are the best beauty looks from the 2023 Oscars red carpet. This is a night of beauty that we won’t be forgetting anytime soon. 

1. Vanessa Hudgens

Hudgens went Old Hollywood glam. Styled by Danielle Priano using the Hidden Crown Deep Brown (#1b) 18-inch original clip-in extensions for added length and Big SexyHair Spray & Stay Intense Hold Hairspray, she wore a structured loop at the top of her head. To match her vintage Chanel gown, she wore a delicate black ribbon around her bun tied nicely into a bow. She kept her makeup minimal, with a nude lip and subtle smokey shadow all over her lids.

2. Ashley Graham

Graham elevated the classic updo with an abstract and intricately woven braided top knot. Celebrity makeup artist Ivan Nunez kept the makeup simple with the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Brazilian Tan 672, a ’90s nude glossy lip, and thick winged liner.

3. Elizabeth Olsen

An oldie but a goodie. You can never go wrong with a deep red lip. Take a cue from Olsen, who wore the red carpet. Celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend then used the PHYTO 7 Moisturizing Day Cream throughout her hair and swept it up in a slicked-back updo.

4. Jamie Lee Curtis

Curtis’s signature silver hair shines bright with white highlights in her layered pixie cut. Speaking of shining bright, Celebrity Makeup Artist Grace Ahn used the Anastasia Beverly Hills use Primrose Palette for a shimmer over her eyelids and a glossy lip.

5. Cara Delevingne

Celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano went the classic updo route for Delevingne, using the Healthy SexyHair Active Recovery Repairing Blow Dry Foam to slick hair back into a tight low bun. Delevingne skin is also just glowing on its own as Hung Vanngo used the NakedBeauty MD Damask Rose Revitalizing Gold-Infused Hydrogel Eye Mask. 

6. Halle Bailey

Looking very much like a Disney princess, Bailey braided her natural curls along the crown of her head before letting them cascade down and be wrapped in a stunning low bun. 

7. Eva Longoria

Making wet hair look ultra glam, Longoria wore hers slicked back and down past her shoulders. She then went sultry with a mix of silver and black for a bold smokey eye. 

8. Florence Pugh

Pugh wore a geometric flipped bun to the red carpet. The black velvet bow adds a nice finishing touch to the inventive hairstyle.

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Fan Bingbing

The epitome of Old Hollywood Glam, Bingbing wore a classic red lip and her hair styled in a retro ‘50s pinup-esque do. 

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Angela Bassett

Wearing regal purple, Bassett matched her Moschino gown with mauve shadow and a matte lip for a soft and bright makeup look. Celebrity makeup artist D’Andre Michael used the Chanel Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Rouge Noir to line lips and fiiled in with the Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in Intuitive. Her curls are feathered out for maximum volume. 

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Stephanie Hsu

Hsu wore subtle blush and a deep pink lip to match her bubble pink Valentino gown. Her hair, done by Brian Fisher with FEKKAI, has soft waves for a romantic look. 

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Danai Gurira

To say Gurira stunned with her Oscars look is an understatement. She wore her hair in a super tall structural updo with a white silver band for an accent hair accessory.  

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Jessica Chastain

Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle matched the shimmer of Chastain’s dress with bright glitter shadow from Charlotte Tilbury and a staple red lip. For hair, celebrity stylist Renato Campora gave Chastain’s signature red hair glam waves using Hair Ritual by Sisley Paris. 

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Michelle Yeoh

Celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak styled Yeoh’s hair using FEKKAI products for those effortless waves. As a nice finishing touch, Yeoh wore a statement jeweled head piece. 

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Cate Blanchett

Celebrity hairstylist Robert Vetica used the Better Not Younger Lift Me Up Hair Thickener to give Blanchett’s hair lift and texture for her angelic braided updo. 

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Ana de Armas

De Armas went subtle with a mix of the new Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick in Irresistible and Renegade for a hybrid mauve and Bordeaux shade topped with a gloss for a shiny finish. 

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Janelle Monáe

Monáe rarely disappoints on the red carpet, and this year’s Oscars were no exception. They wore their hair slicked and braided into a bun with silver string woven throughout. Celebrity hairstylist Nikki Nelms used the Bumble and bumble Semisumo to secure the cornrows and added the Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil at the base before weaving the metallic piece. They then paired a nude lip with a winged liner for another classic makeup look. 

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Lady Gaga

Dark with a rocker edge, Gaga wore thick black liner to define the shape of her eyes and matched it with a bold red lip. 

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Halle Berry

Berry’s skin always naturally glows and for this award season, it was prepped with the Currentbody LED Face Mask. Celebrity makeup artist Jorge Monroy used Charlotte Tilbury’s shimmer shadow to match the jeweled flowers on Berry’s gorgeous gown and for that 60’s and ’70s disco vibes. Celebrity hairstylist Sara Seward curled Berry’s hair in ’40s finger wave curls using Virtue Lab’s Healing Oil.