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beauty superlatives
February 23, 2015

The Best, Worst, and Weirdest Oscars Beauty Looks

By Ashley Weatherford and Kathleen Hou

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The beauty looks at tonight’s Oscars were largely safe. Nude lipsticks, radiant cheeks, and enough loose curls to go around. Still, there were a few standouts: Margo Robbie channeled Scarface, Keira Knightley’s hair was exceptionally shiny, and Jennifer Lopez looked like she needed some Claritin. Click through the slideshow below for our picks for the evening’s best, worst, and strangest looks in the beauty department.

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Most in Need of Visine: Jennifer Lopez  The perma-young star showed up at the Oscars with the red version of the smoky eye: the allergy eye. Can... Most in Need of Visine: Jennifer Lopez  The perma-young star showed up at the Oscars with the red version of the smoky eye: the allergy eye. Can’t someone give her a clutch with enough room for Claritin? Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Most Consistent: Lupita Nyong'o  As always, a flawlessly dewy human with makeup by Nick Barose.  Photo: Steve Granitz/Getty Images
Most in Need of a Trim: Jared Leto  Although we were excited to see Leto with his hair down, we couldn’t help but notice those ends are looking ... Most in Need of a Trim: Jared Leto  Although we were excited to see Leto with his hair down, we couldn’t help but notice those ends are looking a tad ratty from all that balayage. Time for a trim, Jared. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Most Woodland-Princess-Like: Keira Knightley The fairy godmother of hair-growth and pre-natal vitamins. Her hair is by Ben Skervin for ghd and Fe... Most Woodland-Princess-Like: Keira Knightley The fairy godmother of hair-growth and pre-natal vitamins. Her hair is by Ben Skervin for ghd and Fekkai.  Photo: Steve Granitz/Getty Images
Most Questionable Accessory: Lady Gaga  She appears to have no qualms about that feathery scrunchie.  Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Most Over the Nude Beauty Trend: Chrissy Teigen We thank Chrissy for bringing a much-needed dose of vamp (her lip color is Maybelline Color Sensa... Most Over the Nude Beauty Trend: Chrissy Teigen We thank Chrissy for bringing a much-needed dose of vamp (her lip color is Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color in Divine Wine) to a night of very safe beauty choices. Perfect for Instagram videos like this.  Photo: Jeff Vespa/Getty Images
The Person With the Hardest-Working Lashes: Kerry Washington Like little centipedes all glitzed up for their big night.  Photo: Ethan Mille... The Person With the Hardest-Working Lashes: Kerry Washington Like little centipedes all glitzed up for their big night.  Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Best Roller-Set Champion: Solange Knowles It’s like Beyoncé’s mom bob, but on steroids. Also snaps for that kicky red lip to match. Photo:... Best Roller-Set Champion: Solange Knowles It’s like Beyoncé’s mom bob, but on steroids. Also snaps for that kicky red lip to match. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Best Pixie-Cut Grow-Out: Jennifer Hudson Plus a golden smoky eye is a look we can happily get behind.  Photo: Steve Granitz/Getty Images
Most Michelle Pfeiffer–Like Margot Robbie and her hair and matte lips are ready for the remake of Scarface. (Her lip color is Hourglass's Opaque ... Most Michelle Pfeiffer–Like Margot Robbie and her hair and matte lips are ready for the remake of Scarface. (Her lip color is Hourglass's Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Raven.) Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Best Accessory: Behati Prinsloo We are talking about that polished, swept-back bun — not Adam Levine.  Photo: VALERIE MACON/Getty Images
Most Blah: Paltrow, Aniston, and Witherspoon Meh, meh, and more meh.  Photo: Getty Images
Best Lipstick: Dakota Johnson Complementing her dress without being too matchy-matchy. Her lips are lined with Chanel Beauty's Le Crayon Lev... Best Lipstick: Dakota Johnson Complementing her dress without being too matchy-matchy. Her lips are lined with Chanel Beauty's Le Crayon Levres in Capucine and Rouge Coco in Gabrielle.  Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Most in Need of Nothing at All: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson To us (or maybe just one of us), you are perfect. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Image... Most in Need of Nothing at All: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson To us (or maybe just one of us), you are perfect. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
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