Celebrities' Top Makeup Brands for Red Carpet Events

It may be hard to believe, but the 2024 awards season has finally come to an end. This season of glitz, glamour, memorable speeches, and breathtaking beauty looks concluded with the most prestigious event in Hollywood, The Oscars. As beauty enthusiasts, we paid special attention to the recurring beauty trends throughout the season, from the SAG Awards to the postponed 2023 Emmys, The Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, and of course, The Oscars. Apart from compiling the most stunning beauty looks every night, we couldn't help but notice the dominant makeup brands preferred by our favourite celebrities. After conducting thorough research, we concluded that these six makeup brands were the most commonly seen on the red carpets of award shows.

Chanel Beauty's popularity has skyrocketed, particularly due to its universally flattering lip products. Not surprisingly, the brand is just as beloved by celebrities walking the red carpet. Faces of stars like Issa Rae, Jennifer Aniston, Ayo Edebiri, and Margot Robbie, among others, glowed with Chanel Beauty at several events, including the 2024 SAG Awards, The Emmys, and The Golden Globes. At the Oscars, Lily Gladstone, an Oscar nominee for Killers of the Flower Moon, Gabrielle Union, and Lupita Nyong'o, wore Chanel Beauty, some mixed with wearable glitter for a captivating shimmer.

Another recent social media sensation, Dior Beauty, has also gained celebrity love on the red carpet. The brand's iconic lip oil is known worldwide, and celebrities of all ages, from Ali Wong to Joey King, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Chastain, Rosamund Pike, Jenna Ortega, Natalie Portman, and more have been spotted wearing Dior Beauty.

An unforgettable beauty look from Pat McGrath Labs at the Maison Margiela couture show went viral, positioning the brands at the forefront of beauty conversations. Many celebrities, including Miley Cyrus and Cardi B, frequently don Pat McGrath’s products at red carpet events.

Charlotte Tilbury is an influencer-favourite, known for her Pillow Talk lip products and impeccable contour wands. Also approved by the red carpet are stars like Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, Doja Cat, Lana Del Ray and Kacey Musgraves, who graced this year's awards in Tilbury’s products. Emily Blunt completed her Oscars look this past Sunday with Charlotte lipstick.

The well-loved and affordable L’Oréal Paris brand, renowned for its effective products, also made its mark on the red carpet this year. Celebs such as Aubrey Plaza, Elle Fanning, and Taraji P. Henson turned up in L’Oréal for the big nights. At the 2024 Oscars, Eva Longoria was seen applying L’Oréal Paris skin prep to highlight her glowing skin.

Symbolising elegant and luxurious beauty, Lancôme graced the faces of celebrities such as Lily Gladstone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, stars of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Holdovers. The brand embodies quality in both its product and packaging.

Wondering which specific products from these highly popular brands were used by our favourite celebrities? We've got you covered. Here are some of the most popular products used to create the gorgeous looks on the red carpets.

The Chanel Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue, priced at $48, is quite the standard for red carpet glam. Jennifer Aniston wore this lip duo in the shade Light Rose at the 2024 SAG Awards for a subtle, understated lip look.

The Chanel 31 Le Rouge Satin Lipstick, priced at $195, is a steep investment. However, its status as the best satin lipstick can't be denied. Ayo Edibiri wore the lipstick in shade 2.25 to the 2024 SAG Awards completing her all-Chanel glam look.

For the 2024 Golden Globes, Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie, Ali Wong, Keri Russel, and Brie Larson wore the Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lipstick in shade Rouge Beige.

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The multifaceted and radiant face stick has been a common sight on the red carpet. This year, Ayo Edibiri and Issa Rae showcased the product in shades Transparent and Mermaid Glow respectively. Mermaid Glow was also sported by Gabrielle Union at The Oscars this week.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil 

This lip oil by Dior has become a fashionable choice among the top-tiered celebrities. Seen on the lips of iconic figures like Reese Weatherspoon, it was also adorned by Jennifer Lawrence at the 2024 Oscars in shade #001 Pink.

Dior Forever Skin Correct

Dior complexion products were a significant part of Rosamund Pike's impressive appearance at the 2024 Golden Globes. The glowing complexion hidden behind her black veil was primarily thanks to Dior’s Forever Skin Correct.

Dior Backstage Eye Palette

While Dior products for complexion and lips receive major red carpet attention, their eye products are not to be outshined. For instance, Natalie Portman opted for the brand's remarkable Backstage Eye Palette for her appearance at The Golden Globes this year.

Pat McGrath Labs Mothership I: Subliminal

Dame Pat McGrath is celebrated for her outstanding eyeshadow work. Cardi B, a regular wearer of Pat McGrath eyeshadow looks at award events, opted for cool tones from the Mothership I palette for her royal blue attire at the 2023 Grammys.

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Divine Bronzer 

At the 2024 Grammys, Miley Cyrus made a nightly appearance using her favorite Pat McGrath products. Her high cheekbones, a focal element of her Grammy's look, were accentuated with Skin Fetish Divine Bronzer from the same range.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick 

The latest addition to the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick assembly, the Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick was featured on the red carpet by actress Emma Stone at the SAG Awards this year.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara 

The Pillow Talk line, a highly regarded segment of Charlotte Tilbury's product collection, has also been a frequent red carpet feature. Jessica Chastain wore a full face of Charlotte Tilbury products, featuring the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara, at the Emmy Awards this year.

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat 

Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Lip Cheat pencil, a tried-and-true lip pencil, has become a red carpet favorite. Jessica Chastain wore the popular shade—Pillow Talk—for her Emmy's appearance this year.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush 

The long-lasting and highly pigmented products from L’Oréal Paris’s Infallible line are ideal for the red carpet. (The Infallible 24H Soft Matte Blush was an integral part of Taraji P. Henson's monochromatic, berry look at this year's Emmys).

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

Eva Longoria was seen with a perfectly prepped face with L’Oréal Paris skin products, featuring this hydrating, anti-aging serum known for visibly plumping skin within a week, at The Oscars last week.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick

The 2024 Emmys featured numerous L’Oréal Paris looks, including Aubrey Plaza's bold, cranberry-colored lips achieved with Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick. Consider the shade Worth It for a deep, berry color.

Lancôme’s Hypnôse 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette 

The red carpet look from head to toe can be achieved as demonstrated by Da’Vine Joy Randolph at the 2024 SAG Awards, primarily thanks to Lancôme’s Hypnôse 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette in the shade Bronze Absolu.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation

At this year's SAG Awards, Lily Gladstone wore a full-face of Lancôme, including its Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, helping achieve a perfect, impeccable finish, showing the superiority of Lancôme's complexion products on the red carpet.