Dawn Siler: Golden Globes 2020: The Best Skin, Hair and Makeup on the Red Carpet

Last night's Golden Globes marked the official start of the 2020 awards season—and all the inspiring beauty looks that come with it!

As always, the vibe is less serious than the Oscars, giving the celebrity attendees and their glam squads a chance to play. This time, that meant lots of flippy bobs and lobs, flushed cheeks and flashes of metallics.

Here are the must-see hair and makeup close-ups from the big night:

Zoey Deutch

Bobs were a key hair trend on this red carpet, and Zoey's slicked-back, flipped-out version was the best. It gives her jumpsuit a playful vibe (an updo would've been too serious), and the auburn is an exact match to her eye colour. With such a vibrant yellow, the understated, pretty makeup was the right choice.

Zoey is wearing: Eye mask • Face mist • Moisturizer • Mattifying moisturizer • Foundation in Shea • Concealer in 2 • Powder • Bronzer in Bronze • Blush in Turtle • Highlighter • Eyeshadow in Sylvie • Eyeshadow in Nutmeg (available spring 2020) • Eyeshadow in Rhinoceros and Elephant • Liquid liner • Mascara in Black • Brow pencil in Oak Brown • Brow gel • Lip balm • Lip liner in Nuance • Lipstick in Sweet Pea

Kerry Washington

Love or hate her "boob chain," you can't deny that Kerry's skin looks fantastic. With the creamy, warm red lipstick, silver eyeshadow and chic side-parted bob, I think it's one of her best beauty looks in memory.

Kerry is wearing: Moisturizer • Foundation in Cocoa • Concealer in Mocha • Blush in Vibrant • Eyeshadow in Desert Rose • Primer (over eyeshadow) • Eyeliner in Jet Black • Mascara in Black • False lashes

Lucy Boynton

Lucy always does something interesting with her makeup, and this bedazzled winged eyeliner is no exception. I think it looked better in motion than it photographs—and the same goes for her skin! Unfortunately, the silver dress is casting a greyish hue on her complexion. But she gets points for creativity, at least.

Lucy is wearing: Moisturizer • Foundation • Moisturizer (as highlighter) • Illuminating powder • Eyeshadow in Desert Wind • Lipstick in Merry Rose

Zoë Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz Golden Globe Awards 2020 — Zoë Kravitz at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.

Could Zoë be any more stunning?! I love that her pixie cut is back—all the better to show off her glorious skin and enviable bone structure. As usual, the makeup has a "cool girl" feel, with a velvety red lip, subtle tightlining, freckles and bold brows. Here's her skincare routine, in case you're wondering.

Zoë is wearing: Serum • Primer • Mattifier • Foundation in B40 • Concealer in 4.5 • Blush in Nude Blouse • Eyeshadow • Eyeliner in Black • Mascara in Black • Brow gel in Brun Naturel • Brow pencil in Brun Granite • Lip liner in Prune • Lip stain in Black Red Code and Red Tribe

Margot Robbie

Margot went for a casual, beachy vibe... maybe too casual, though? I do love the pop of purple along her upper lash lines, and the "your lips, only better" hue of lipstick. But it's underwhelming compared to her previous red carpet makeup looks, and the loose hair with an inch of visible roots doesn't seem appropriate for this event.

Margot is wearing: Eye mask • Moisturizer • Foundation in 30 Beige • Blush in Vibration • Eyeshadow in Contour Clair and Pure Flesh • Eyeshadow in Pourpre Brun • Eyeliner in Blanc Graphique • Mascara in Noir • Lipstick in Contraste

Ana de Armas

Ana kept things classic, but it's far from boring. I love the bright cherry red lipstick on her complexion, with matching flushed cheeks. To frame her eyes, all she needs are arched brows, long lashes and just a little soft shading. The ponytail feels more youthful than an updo.

Ana is wearing: Face mist • Moisturizer • Foundation • Lipstick in 402

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu carried the warm tones of her dress into her makeup palette. That orangey-red lipstick is incredible (and notice the way it's applied, in a perfect curvy shape). I also like the warm shimmer all the way from her lash lines to brows.

Gugu is wearing: Moisturizer • Primer • Foundation • Eyeshadow in Green Iron, Fusion and Sunset • False lashes in A.8 and A.10 • Lipstick in Red Fire

Salma Hayek

Although Salma's hair and makeup were overshadowed by what's going on below the neck, I do think this is one of her best beauty looks. The berry lipstick and shimmering pinky-copper eyeshadow are gorgeous with her colouring, and the liner and lashes emphasize her eye shape beautifully. The long waves are okay, although they're not the most current style.

Salma is wearing: Moisturizer • Foundation in 8 Warm and 9 Cool • Colour corrector in Medium • Concealer in 5 Medium • Eyeshadow in Pillow Talk • Eyeliner in Pillow Talk • Lip liner in Medium • Lipstick in Medium

Taylor Swift

Taylor is embracing a more feminine red carpet style lately, which suits her better than the punk and disco looks she's dabbled with in the past. I especially find this loose updo so pretty. Her skin also looks great, and the soft makeup is fine... I just wish she'd tone down the lashes.

Reese Witherspoon

I may be in the minority here, but I thought Reese's cute little bob (slicked-back and flipped-out, just like Zoe's) gave her a very fresh and youthful vibe. But I don't feel the same way about the makeup. The brown eyeshadow seems too warm and intense for her, and it's way too concentrated underneath her eyes (to the point where it's creating dark shadows). I want to see her wear some bright colours!

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka went Hollywood glam from head to toe. We've got the vintage waves, the red lipstick, the bold brows and the long lashes. She looks amazing, but I can't help but feel like it's too classic—it's missing that one edgy or unexpected element to make it fresh. (Like at the 2017 Golden Globes, for example!)

Priyanka is wearing: Highlighter in Golden • Eyeshadow in Statuesque • Eyeshadow in Taboo • Eyeshadow in Dark • Liquid liner • Mascara • Lip liner in Major Red • Lipstick in Vendetta, Elson 2 and Obsessed!

Sienna Miller

I love Sienna, but this has to be one of her most disappointing red carpet ensembles, starting with the colour of her dress. It washes her out, and the makeup does nothing to counteract that. Her hair also has an air-dried texture that makes the dress seem like a beach cover-up. I'm all for low-key beauty, but I think this was the wrong move.

Naomi Watts

I'm so happy Naomi is still rocking this short blonde bob, dressing it up for this occasion with some smooth waves. She always does red lipstick and a bold brow, but why switch things up when it suits her so well. Let's also take a moment to appreciate seeing what a real 51-year-old's skin looks like, without injectables!

Sofia Vergara

Sofia went with her usual—a lipstick in the berry family, with smoky eyes, big brows and long waves. It honestly never changes, except for minor variations on the lip and eye colours. I feel like she could have a lot more fun with her look, and I wouldn't mind seeing a lighter touch overall.

Dakota Fanning

While I'm not crazy about the Disney princess dress, the delicate purple and pink are good colours for Dakota's fair skin and light hair. I can't fault the makeup application, but I feel like she could've done something different with her hair.

Kirsten Dunst

Unlike Dakota, Kirsten accented her pastel dress with an unexpectedly bold choice of lipstick. I love pink and red together, so I'm a fan. Pink eyeshadow, long lashes, flushed cheeks and side-swept bangs round out the look. I think this all really works for her.

Scarlett Johansson

I love Scarlett in red, and she is one of the few people who can pull off such an unforgiving hairstyle. But if you're going to do that, your skin finish really needs to be flawless, and this isn't. The concealer or foundation through her mid-face is a full shade lighter and whiter. I love the eye makeup, though!

Michelle Williams

Okay, I'll say it—I think Michelle's hair looks like a helmet. I love the bob, and I appreciate the fresh bleach job, but the styling was so much better at the Emmys. At least the makeup is on point, and doesn't overwhelm her super pale skin.

Saoirse Ronan

To go with her slinky, '70s-inspired dress, Saorise pared back her makeup to barely-there neutrals. The key detail is the shimmery beige shadow up to her brows. I don't mind it, but overall, she looks a little washed-out. I'm also not a fan of the volume near her part, and would've preferred a sleek updo.

Winnie Harlow

Winnie looks so glamorous, but it's not the most modern take on glamour, is it? The most interesting part is the pop of royal blue underneath each pupil, but it gets lost in the dark and heavy eyeshadow, false lashes and drawn-on brows. I'd also love to see her with shorter hair.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer basically wore the same black dress with the same hair and makeup we've been seeing for well over a decade. The hair especially is doing her no favours, what with the thin, shattered ends. Imagine how she'd look in a chic blunt cut! The makeup is boring, but not terrible.

Gwyneth Paltrow

What do you wear with a sheer brown dress that evokes the poop emoji? 💩 Gwyneth went with a simple beauty look of straight hair, sheer pink blush and lip colour, and extra-long lashes. I can't even fault anything because the outfit is clearly the biggest crime.

Jennifer Lopez

With her complexion and bone structure (not to mention her figure!), it's seriously baffling that this is what Jennifer chose to wear. The foundation and bronzer are the cakiest I've seen, to the point where it looks like a mask. And she's hiding such great skin under there! The smoky eyes are equally heavy (especially with top and bottom false lashes), and the braided updo is over-the-top. It's all too much, even for JLo!

Who had your favourite (and least favourite) beauty look on this red carpet?

Golden Globes 2020: The Best Skin, Hair and Makeup on the Red Carpet syndicated from The Skincare Edit
January 6, 2020 at 04:19PM

Dawn Siler

Monday, January 6, 2020

Golden Globes 2020: The Best Skin, Hair and Makeup on the Red Carpet