Best Oscar Hair & Makeup

Gwyneth Paltrow oscars 2012 soft, nude makeup

Gwyneth Paltrow’s soft, nude makeup

Full disclosure: normally we are not big Gwyneth Paltrow fans. Her red carpet looks sometimes leave us a little confused. But this time she was stunning. Her sleek white dress fit perfectly, and her cape was a different silhouette and actually looked both chic and cozy, not an easy feat.

Plus, her makeup was paired perfectly. To try the look, swipe black eyeliner along your top lashline only and pair it with a pinky-nude lip gloss. Make sure to aim for a nude shade that’s one or two shades darker than your natural lip color so you don’t look washed out. One to try: Nars Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in Odalisque, $26, says Nars makeup artist Leslie Lopez, who created Paltrow’s look.