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The 12 Best Beauty Looks From The 2016 Oscars

All the hair and makeup you need to see from the red carpet, plus tips on how to recreate the looks.

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All the hair and makeup you need to see from the red carpet, plus tips on how to recreate the looks.

1

Rooney Mara

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"I wanted to bridge the gap between her dramatic, dark hair color and her pale skin, and to use shades that would make her eyes pop," said makeup artist Kate Lee. "I chose a grey-violet tone on the eyes, and a deep Bordeaux, brick-red lip that could kick up the blue of her eye color."

The Kit: Powder Blush in Rose Pètale, Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir, Aqua Crayon Lip Colour Stick in Cinnamon, Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in La Sensuelle, all by Chanel.

2

Lady Gaga

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"After I saw the iconic white Brandon Maxwell creation I got inspired by photographers like Helmet Newton and Guy Bourdin," said Gaga's makeup artist Sarah Tanno, who gave the singer a warm monochromatic look.

The Kit: Phyto-Ombre Glow in Pearl and Silver, Phyto 4 Ombre in Dream, So Intense Mascara in Deep Black, Phyto-Levres Perfect in Coral, Hydrating Long Lasting Lipstick in L13 Petal, Phyto-Blush Eclat in Peach, all by Sisley.

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Olivia Munn

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Makeup artist Patrick Ta cocktailed two lip shades to create a gown-matching Crush Orange color.

The Kit: Quadra Eyeshadow in Tissé de Ombre de Lune, Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour in Excentrique and Pimpante, all by Chanel.

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5

Margot Robbie

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Margot Robbie's makeup pro Tyron Machhausen offset the actress's gilded gown with a lowkey makeup look. "As if she just came off the beach and threw on an amazing gown meets classic American fashion model Margaux Hemmingway," said Machhausen. "Sunkissed, glowing and beautiful skin."

The Kit: Skin Illuminating Powder Duo and Cream Colour for Eyes, both by Tom Ford; Kevyn Aucoin Essential Mascara; Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Sensual. Total Results High Amplify Foam Volumizer and Total Results High Amplify Hairspray, both by Matrix.

6

Olivia Wilde

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The Kit: ColorStay 16 Hour Eye Shadow Quad in Decadent, PhotoReady Eye Art in Burnished Bling, ColorStay Liner in Black drawn, Super Lustrous Lipstick in Champagne on Ice, all by Revlon.

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Priyanka Chopra

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Makeup artist Stephanie Brooke Barnes gave Priyanka Chopra mega lashes and Bordeaux lips.

The Kit: Shimmer Bloc in Peach Mosaic, Second Skin Cheek Colour in Spiced Cider, Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara in Black Onyx Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Cocoa Pout, Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Seduction, all by Laura Mercier; Ardell Lashes in Short.

8

Alicia Vikander

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Best Actress winner Alicia Vikander goes virtually barefaced for her big night. For her evening glow, makeup artist Kelly Cornwell prepped skin with Exotic Cream Moisturizing Mask.

9

Daisy Ridley

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Hairstylist Robert Vetica gave Daisy Ridley "a 1920's flapper vibe, but didn't want to be literal with hair down," he explained. "Can I say that it's badass? That's how I feel about it!"

The Kit: Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil, Quadra Eyeshadow in Tissé Smoky, Precision Lip Definer in Scarlet, Rouge Coco Stylo Complete Care Lipshine in Histoire, all by Chanel. Olivia Garden Style-Up Teasing Brush.

10

Saoirse Ronan

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Hairstylist Adir Abergel gave Saoirse Ronan a soft tumble of loose waves.

The Kit: Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in MysterioLuxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse and Luxurious Volume Forever Full Hairspray, both by John Frieda; velcro rollers.

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11

Cate Blanchett

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The Kit: Rouge d'Armani and Eyes to Kill Solo eyeshadow both by Giorgio Armani; Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara.

12

Jennifer Lawrence

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The Kit: Diorshow Art Pen Intense Professional Felt-Tip Eyeliner, Diorblush Sculpt Professional Contouring Powder Blush, Diorshow Mascara, and Rouge Dior Lipstick in Miss.

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