The Best Beauty Tips from the 2025 Awards Season Red Carpet

Mar. 15, 2025

Jessica Gunning, Cynthia Erivo and Naomi Watts at the 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Christopher Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty; Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Christopher Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty

Awards seasonis in full swing and that means red carpets are overflowing with gorgeous looks.Whether you tuned into theGolden Globes,Grammy AwardsorCritics Choice Awardsin recent weeks, chances are you saw a classic red lip, winged liner and skin that glowed from head to toe.When the makeup artists behind these award-worthy looks aren’t with clients, restocking their kits or catching up on some much-needed sleep, they’re sharing their beauty secrets.Below, the best tips we’ve gleaned this season from the pros behind the biggest stars around.

Awards seasonis in full swing and that means red carpets are overflowing with gorgeous looks.

Whether you tuned into theGolden Globes,Grammy AwardsorCritics Choice Awardsin recent weeks, chances are you saw a classic red lip, winged liner and skin that glowed from head to toe.

When the makeup artists behind these award-worthy looks aren’t with clients, restocking their kits or catching up on some much-needed sleep, they’re sharing their beauty secrets.

Below, the best tips we’ve gleaned this season from the pros behind the biggest stars around.

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Goal: Defined Eyes

Kelsea Ballerini at the 2025 Grammy Awards; CoverGirl Eye Enhancer Eye Shadow Palette in Natural Nudes.Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Cover Girl

Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Cover Girl

Buy It!CoverGirl Eye Enhancer Eye Shadow Palette in Natural Nudes, $7.50;amazon.com

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Goal: Glowing Skin

Cynthia Erivo at the 2025 Golden Globes; Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream Ultra Plumping Moisturizer.Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Summer Fridays

Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Summer Fridays

Buy It!Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream Ultra Plumping Moisturizer, $52;summerfridays.com

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Goal: All-Over Radiance

Nikki Glaser at the 2025 Golden Globes; Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist Top Up Spray SPF 50+.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Naked Sundays

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Naked Sundays

Buy It!Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist Top Up Spray SPF 50+, $23;target.com

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Goal: Winged Liner

Kim Gordon at the 2025 Grammy Awards;.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Laura Geller Beauty

Kevin Mazur/Getty; Laura Geller Beauty

Buy It!Laura Geller Beauty INKcredible Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Blackbird, $24;laurageller.com

05of 12Goal: Soft LipsJessica Gunning at the 2025 Golden Globes; Femmue Lip Sleeping Mask.Kevin Mazur/Getty; FemmueJessica Gunning’s makeup artistMélanie Inglessislet a thick coat of this nourishing balm melt into the actress’s lips to hydrate and plump. It was the pro’s first step “as soon as she sat down,” then, when her makeup was near complete, the pro meticulously wiped it off and applied her lipstick.Buy It!Femmue Lip Sleeping Mask, $22;amazon.com

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Goal: Soft Lips

Jessica Gunning at the 2025 Golden Globes; Femmue Lip Sleeping Mask.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Femmue

Kevin Mazur/Getty; Femmue

Jessica Gunning’s makeup artistMélanie Inglessislet a thick coat of this nourishing balm melt into the actress’s lips to hydrate and plump. It was the pro’s first step “as soon as she sat down,” then, when her makeup was near complete, the pro meticulously wiped it off and applied her lipstick.

Buy It!Femmue Lip Sleeping Mask, $22;amazon.com

06of 12Goal: A Dewy ComplexionKeira Knightley at the 2025 Golden Globes; Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum-in-Mist.Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; ChanelKeira Knightley’s makeup artistKate Leefinished the actress’ makeup with a spritz of this serum. “This will bring all the elements of the makeup look together and keep everything looking dewy,” says the pro, whose tip is a reminder there’s more than one way to get glowing.Buy It!Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum-in-Mist, $100;chanel.com

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Goal: A Dewy Complexion

Keira Knightley at the 2025 Golden Globes; Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum-in-Mist.Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Chanel

Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Chanel

Keira Knightley’s makeup artistKate Leefinished the actress’ makeup with a spritz of this serum. “This will bring all the elements of the makeup look together and keep everything looking dewy,” says the pro, whose tip is a reminder there’s more than one way to get glowing.

Buy It!Chanel N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum-in-Mist, $100;chanel.com

07of 12Goal: Flawless SkinDemi Moore at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards; Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Christian DiorDemi Moore’s makeup artistRokael Lizamamixed this foundation stick withDior Capture Day Crèmeon her skin because “the combination allows the foundation to sheer out slightly, making it blend seamlessly into the skin while still providing that signature blurring effect on pores and fine lines,” he says. To get her look, apply the foundation stick directly onto the skin, then use a soft fiber fluffy brush (in circular motions) to buff on a small amount of the cream.Buy It!Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick, $52;dior.com

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Goal: Flawless Skin

Demi Moore at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards; Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Christian Dior

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Christian Dior

Demi Moore’s makeup artistRokael Lizamamixed this foundation stick withDior Capture Day Crèmeon her skin because “the combination allows the foundation to sheer out slightly, making it blend seamlessly into the skin while still providing that signature blurring effect on pores and fine lines,” he says. To get her look, apply the foundation stick directly onto the skin, then use a soft fiber fluffy brush (in circular motions) to buff on a small amount of the cream.

Buy It!Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick, $52;dior.com

08of 12Goal: A Long-Lasting LookMeg Ryan at the 2025 Oscars; G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum.Frazer Harrison/WireImage; G.M. CollinMeg Ryan’s makeup artistJo Strettellapplies serum with a foundation brush on clients' skin, rather than using her fingers. Here’s why: “The warmth of your fingertips can melt a product. That’s fine for a heavy cream, but with something so lightweight, you don’t want to make it too warm.” Her formula of choice for the movie icon’s skincare prep was G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum. “I really like the texture, it soaks into skin.” After buffing it on in circular motions, she skipped moisturizer because the product is just that effective, and, to ensure there wasn’t so much product on her skin that it compromised the makeup.Buy It!G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum, $125;amazon.com

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Goal: A Long-Lasting Look

Meg Ryan at the 2025 Oscars; G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum.Frazer Harrison/WireImage; G.M. Collin

Frazer Harrison/WireImage; G.M. Collin

Meg Ryan’s makeup artistJo Strettellapplies serum with a foundation brush on clients' skin, rather than using her fingers. Here’s why: “The warmth of your fingertips can melt a product. That’s fine for a heavy cream, but with something so lightweight, you don’t want to make it too warm.” Her formula of choice for the movie icon’s skincare prep was G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum. “I really like the texture, it soaks into skin.” After buffing it on in circular motions, she skipped moisturizer because the product is just that effective, and, to ensure there wasn’t so much product on her skin that it compromised the makeup.

Buy It!G.M. Collin Bota-Peptides Serum, $125;amazon.com

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Goal: Sculpted Skin

Buy It!Augustinus Bader The Hydrogel Face Mask, $180 (for six);augustinusbader.com

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Goal: A Perfect Base

Chrissy Teigen at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party; Curél Japanese Skincare Makeup Cleansing Oil.Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic; Curel

Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic; Curel

Buy It!Curél Japanese Skincare Makeup Cleansing Oil, $15;amazon.com

11of 12Goal: Glossy CheeksNaomi Watts at the 2025 Golden Globes; Le Rouge Français Pasiphaé.Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; LE ROUGE FRANCAISNaomi Watts’ makeup artistMary Wilesdabbed a drop of thislip oil on the actress’ cheeks rather than using a traditional highlighter. She explains that with some shimmery products, “the particles are too big, so it’s too much of a highlight, whereas this is more of a natural highlight that just creates that sort of natural glow [on] the skin.”Buy It!Le Rouge Français Pasiphaé, $32;lerougefrancais.com

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Goal: Glossy Cheeks

Naomi Watts at the 2025 Golden Globes; Le Rouge Français Pasiphaé.Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; LE ROUGE FRANCAIS

Earl Gibson III/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; LE ROUGE FRANCAIS

Naomi Watts’ makeup artistMary Wilesdabbed a drop of thislip oil on the actress’ cheeks rather than using a traditional highlighter. She explains that with some shimmery products, “the particles are too big, so it’s too much of a highlight, whereas this is more of a natural highlight that just creates that sort of natural glow [on] the skin.”

Buy It!Le Rouge Français Pasiphaé, $32;lerougefrancais.com

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Goal: Demure Cheeks

Michelle Yeoh at the Critics Choice Awards; Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush in Fresh Faced and Universal Pink.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Beauty Pie

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Beauty Pie

Buy It!Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush in Fresh Faced and Universal Pink, $25 each;beautypie.com

source: people.com