The 2022 Academy Awards were, ahem, eventful, to say the least. But we’re just here for the beauty – and what a beautiful display of gorgeous gowns and fierce hair and makeup! Throwback natural 90s glam, architectural updos and monochromatic eyeshadows reigned supreme. Here are some of our favourites…

Lupita Nyong’o

This ever-radiant beauty played up her glowing skin with subtle metallic copper shadow and a muted red lip, while letting her living-art structural updo take centre stage.

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Credit: Instagram/ lupitanyongo

Jessica Chastain

Glamazon meets mermaid in Jessica’s mesmerizing “laidback glam” look. We love her shimmery eye with those gorgeous full lashes.

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Zendaya

Can this powerhouse put a foot wrong? We’re loving her soft glam vibe, ethereal hair and glossy lip.

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Lily James

Lily James was pretty in pink at this year’s Oscars, rocking 90s glam makeup and boudoir-meets-bombshell big hair.

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Demi Singleton

A waist-length fishtail braid accessorised with crystals was the icing on the cake for this powerful, pretty, head-turning look. Simply stunning.

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Credit: Instagram / demisingleton

Chloe Bailey

Gravity-defying hair and monochromatic purple eyeshadow. Need we say more? Our fave look of the night!

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Credit: Instagram / chloebailey
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