🏆 The Oscars Beauty Brief: 5 Things You Need to Know

The “Golden” Glow: Zoe Saldaña’s secret was a 24K gold-plated microneedling Golden Facial 48 hours before the show.
Tech is King: LYMA Laser PRO was the tool of choice for Gwyneth Paltrow’s triumphant red-carpet return.
The $27 Viral Hero: K-Beauty brand D’Alba and their White Truffle Double Serum provided the “glass skin” base for Kirsten Dunst.
90s Nostalgia: From Emma Stone’s side-parted “flippy” bob to Sarah Pidgeon’s Calvin Klein minimalist shimmer.
The “New” Nude & Red: Jessie Buckley’s winning look used Chanel to create a “diffused” red lip, while the rest of the carpet leaned into monochromatic lilacs and peaches.

Happy Monday!

Who stayed up late to watch the Oscars? Well it wasn’t too late for me as I am on American EST time so I managed to catch quite a bit of the red carpet. And when I woke up this morning, The Beauty Ed®’s WhatsApp was on fire.

One of the first things to be discussed was the intentionality behind the styling this year. “Sarah Pidgeon was wearing Calvin Klein, which I thought was such a clever nod to Love Story!” Paloma typed.

Sarah Pidgeon on the Oscars red carpet wearing a shimmering silver sequined Calvin Klein Collection gown with delicate spaghetti straps and a deconstructed neckline, carrying a clutch shaped like a CK One perfume bottle. — A full-circle fashion moment. 🪐 Sarah Pidgeon in custom **Calvin Klein Collection** - a stunning nod to her *Love Story* character, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who famously worked for the house.

Paloma also caught a viral moment for Jessie Buckley: “The pink and red combo was gorgeous - someone online said she looked like a beautiful bottle of Glossier You!” Honestly, once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

Jessie Buckley at the 2026 Oscars wearing a custom Chanel gown featuring a bold blood-red satin-backed leather shawl top and a voluminous rose-pink chiffon skirt with a long train. — The "Glossier You" comparison was spot on! 🧴💖 **Jessie Buckley** celebrating her historic Best Actress win in a custom **Chanel** by Matthieu Blazy.

Gia was all about the fashion drama of the night, specifically Barbie Ferreira in custom GapStudio by Zac Posen. “The structured corset and the dramatic bow crafted from sleeves radiated major Wuthering Heights vibes,” Gia commented. It was inventive, bold, and exactly what we want from a red carpet.

The Tech Behind the Glow: Gwyneth’s LYMA Secret

I couldn’t believe that it has been 11 years since we saw Gwyneth Paltrow at the Academy Awards! She took a safe, albeit glamorous bet with her Armani Privé classic cut dress and diamond necklace combo, but that effortless vibe looked undoubtedly stylish and glowy!

I also know that her makeup artist, Georgie Eisdell, prepped her skin using (Goop skincare of course) and the LYMA Laser PRO - an expensive piece of kit that I’ve actually been testing out (review to come soon). It’s great for giving skin that instant rested, ‘lit from within’ look and it clearly worked on Gwyneth!

flat-lay photo of Georgie Eisdell's skincare kit for the 2026 Oscars featuring the LYMA Laser PRO alongside Goop Beauty products: Youth-Boost Peptide Serum, All-in-One — The blueprint for Gwyneth’s glow. 🧬 A mix of high-tech LYMA and Goop Beauty essentials that Georgie Eisdell used to prep that flawless Armani Privé base.

The “Golden” Ticket: Zoe Saldaña’s Pre-Oscar Prep

My contacts also shared that the treatment of the night involved gold (obvs) and needles (also obvs ha ha).

Zoe Saldaña visited Mariana Vergara (Sofia Vergara’s cousin) 24 hours before the show, for her signature Golden Facial. It uses 24K gold-plated needles (thinner than a human hair) to deliver a bespoke cocktail of ingredients - exosomes, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins - directly into the skin. Mariana told me that it’s the ultimate pre-event treatment because it shrinks pores and boosts hydration with zero downtime.

A close-up of Zoe Saldaña at the 2026 Oscars wearing a lingerie-inspired black lace Saint Laurent gown and a statement Cartier High Jewelry necklace featuring rubies and diamonds. — ✨ Zoe Saldaña dazzled in **Saint Laurent** and that knockout **Cartier** ruby necklace. This is the 48-hour "Golden Facial" effect in full swing - not a pore in sight!

The Most Popular Products of the Night

Beyond the high-tech facials and gadgets, these were the most popular products found in almost every artist’s kit this year:

The Viral Glow: D’Alba White Truffle Double Serum was the breakout star. At just £22/$27, it was the secret behind Kirsten Dunst’s incredible glow.
The Hair Hero: The ghd Chronos was the most-used hair tool for those “retro blowouts” and 90s waves we saw on everyone from Emma Stone to Kate Hudson.
The Statement Lip: While nudes are usually popular, Rouge Dior (specifically shade #846) stole the show on Rose Byrne and Jessie Buckley for a full-colour, “lived-in” red.
The 90s Eye: Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Spices was the go-to for that soft, smoky definition seen on Teyana Taylor.

Did you have any fav looks of the night? Let us know in the comments 💌

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