All The Beauty Prep Pictures You Haven’t Seen From 2023’s Awards Season

From LED face masks to pin curls, this is how the A-listers get awards-ready...

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by Annie Vischer |
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When it comes to awards shows yes, we're interested in who won what, yes, we avidly scroll through red carpet shots to get an eyeful of the latest designer outfits to make it big this year but, if we're really honest, what we really can't get enough of are those candid behind-the-scenes insights into exactly how the A-listers of the year get ready for their big moment on the red carpet.

Who doesn't love finding out what skincare Margot Robbie uses during her pre-awards-show beauty prep? Is there anything more inspirational ahead of your next make-up spree than discovering exactly which foundation Lily James uses to get that glow? We think not.

Here we dive head first into the finely tuned beauty habits of the A-listers' well-seasoned glam squads with the best behind-the-scenes pictures to date. From Julia Garner's iconic red lip to Jodie Comer's award season skin prep, scroll on down to browse away and see if you don't get inspired to initiate a pamper session...

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Margot Robbie at the Golden Globes 2023

Ahead of the 2023 Golden Globes, make-up artist Pati Dubroff shared a flat lay of the products she used to prep Margot Robbie's skin. The hero products in question? Image Skincare's Vital C Range, a medical grade collection of hydrating and glow-boosting skincare that's packed with multiple forms of vitamin C to help brighten skin. If it gives us a Margot glow, we're in.

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Lily James at the Golden Globes 2023

Makeup artist Nina Park shared her full beauty breakdown for Lily James' Old Hollywood look at the 2023 Golden Globes. Using a full kit of Charlotte Tilbury, Nina revealed that Lily's skin glow was down to a combination of Hollywood Flawless Filter in shade 3, £39, Beautiful Skin Foundation in 5, £39 and Hollywood GlowGlideFace Architect Highlighter in Moonlit Glow, £38. And as for that gorgeous nude lip? Well that's all thanks to Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk, £27. Obsessed.

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Daisy Edgar Jones at the Golden Globes 2023

If you're on the hunt for a go-to signature nude lipstick, let Daisy Edgar Jones' classic dusky pink lip be your inspo. Make-up artist Nina Park used Chanel's Rough Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in the shade Intemporelle, £35 on Daisy ahead of the 2023 Golden Globes and we absolutely adore it.

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Julia Garner at the Critics Choice Awards 2023

We can't get enough of Julia Garner's 2023 Critics Choice Awards beauty look. From her glowing-from-within skin to that red lip, make-up artist Hung Vanngo shared the full lowdown post awards show. Key products he used? First up, he prepped the skin with ultra hydrating skincare in the form of Chanel's N1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum-In-Mist, £67 and N1 de Chanel Revitalizing Rich Cream, £84 before using Chanel Ultimate Radiance Generating Cream Foundatio, £110 to create a really soft coverage. As for that red lip? It's Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Colour in shade 48 Ardente, £35.

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Jodie Comer at the What's On Stage Awards 2023

Make-up artist Alex Babsky shared the skincare prep he used on Jodie Comer ahead of the 2023 What’s On Stage Awards. "Focussing on Jodie’s FABULOUS skin, I prepped with @noblepanacea Radiant Resilience Moisturiser," he revealed. Available at Harvey Nichols, the Noble Panacea Radiant Resilience Moisturiser, £199 is encapsulated into 30 potent doses – to ensure the formula is kept ultra-fresh and the application dose is correct.

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Rachel Brosnahan at the Golden Globes 2020

Mrs. Maisel, aka, Rachel Brosnahan, shared her pre Golden Globes beauty routine for the 2020 awards on Instagram. First up, Brosnahan enjoyed a facial massage from nonother than celebrity facialist, Joanna Vargas. Next, she applied teabags to her eyes – an old trick to de-puff and reduce swelling under eyes, fast.

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Gwyneth Paltrow at the Golden Globes 2020

Ahead of the 2020 Golden Globes, Gwyneth started the day as we'd expect, hitting the CorePower Yoga studio for a morning session before 'getting squashed' by Dr Evans with a back massage. She also had a 'home style face lift' with the Jillian Dempsey Gold Beauty Bar - a 24k gold vibrating bar that lifts, contours and revives skin.

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Scarlett Johansson at the Golden Globes 2020

Nominated for her role in the dramatic film 'Marriage Story' at the Golden Globes 2020, Scarlett Johansson looked red-carpet ready thanks to celebrity makeup artist, Frankie Boyd. Boyd revealed the secret to Scarlett's enviable glow lay in the skincare must-haves he used to prep her skin from The Inkey List. Boyd prepped the skin first with the Hyaluronic Acid before applying the Caffeine Eye Cream. Then, he massaged the List Hemp into skin for a hydration hit to prep the skin for makeup. Coming in at under £10 a pot, it's all worth a try, right?

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Naomi Watts at the Golden Globes 2020

Naomi Watts pulled out all the beauty stops ahead of the Golden Globes 2020 red carpet event posting a video on her Instagram stories having her cheeks massaged courtesy of again, the Jillian Dempsey Gold Beauty Bar- which seems to be a must-have tool this season.

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Laura Dern at the BAFTAs 2020

Up for Best Supporting Actress at the BAFTA's 2020 for her role in Netflix' Marriage Story, Laura Dern proved that there's magic in an old British mainstay as she indulged mid-make-up prep for the BAFTAs. Definitely a cut above you're average sheet mask we'd say!

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Jennifer Aniston at the Emmy Awards 2020

Jennifer Aniston took to Instagram to show us all exactly how she preps for an awards shot, even a mostly virtual one! It turns out Champagne and sheet masks are a 'thing' and we're obsessed. Add in the fact she has hair stylist to the stars Chris McMillan in charge of her 'do' and it's clear Jennifer Aniston has locked down pre-awards beauty preparations.

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Amanda Seyfried at the Golden Globes 2021

Amanda Seyfried took to Instagram to showcase her beauty prep for the Golden Globes 2021. The renowned Renato Campora was on hair duty (see above his incredible pin curling skills in action) and Genevieve Herr was in charge of makeup.Renato Campora, Fekkai Artistic Director: "I prepped Amanda's hair with the FEKKAI Brilliant Gloss Perfecting Crème throughout the lengths of the hair and at the root the Kenra Nitro Memory Crème. Blow dry hair with round brush to prep the foundation of the style. Once dry, I created a side part – starting from the top I used 1.5 inch curling iron. I pinned the curls and let them cool for 10 minutes. I brushed the curls out with a multi-bristle brush until the curls were opened up. To finish, I sprayed the FEKKAI Full Blown Volume Texturizing Spray and a bit of Kenra Artformation Spray hairspray for long lasting voluminous curls.'

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Amanda Seyfried at the Golden Globes 2021

Hair stylist to the stars Renato Campora took to his own Instagram page to write ''The beautiful @mingey getting ready for the #goldenglobes. I was inspired by 1940's Hollywood and wanted to create a classic & iconic Hollywood look. @fekkai #fekkai #fekkaipartner' of Amanda Seyfried's look.

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Amanda Seyfried at the Golden Globes 2021

Meanwhile it was makeup artist Genevieve Herr who was in charge of Amanda Seyfried's beautiful makeup look for the Golden Globes 2021. That's one brown smoky eye and nude lip combo to go please!

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Cynthia Erivo at the Golden Globes 2021

You can always rely on Cynthia Erivo to showcase a stunning beauty look at awards shows and the 78th Golden Globes Awards was no exception. Cynthia took to her Instagram stories to give an insight into her Golden Globes awards prep routine. Makeup artist to the stars Terrell Mullin gave Cynthia her nude lip and neon purple eyeliner combo and applied those eye-catching lashes.

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Kaley Cuoco at the Golden Globes 2021

Kaley Cuoco showcased her glam routine ahead of the Golden Globes 2021. Her skin prep involved an LED face mask to get her complexion glowing. None other than CurrentBody's Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, £265, to be precise. As for her makeup? That was all Charlotte Tilbury. Shop the Grazia beauty team's favourite Charlotte Tilbury buys right here.

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Gal Gadot Golden at the Globes 2021

Makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani took to Instagram to showcase Gal Galdot's Golden Globes makeover. Here we have a beautiful view of the overall look - crazy glowing skin, a classic red lip, soft eyes and a rosy red flush - what's not to love?

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Gal Gadot Golden at the Globes 2021

Makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani used a beautiful combination of Dior makeup, Kat Burkin skincare and the CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, £265, to achieve Gal's Golden Globes beauty look.

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Gal Gadot at the Golden Globes 2021

Makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani used a beautiful combination of Dior makeup, Kat Burkin skincare and the CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, £265, to achieve Gal's Golden Globes beauty look.

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Renee Zellweger at the Golden Globes 2021

Makeup artist Dana Michelle Harmel took to Instagram stories to show exactly how Renée Zellweger's Golden Globes 2021 beauty prep was done. Star of the show? The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, £265, of course! Dana wrote 'Doing the GG's right...I like to put a #shiseido mask under my #currentbodyskin mask for an ultimate wowza!'.

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Margot Robbie at the Oscars 2021

Margot Robbie's go-to make-up artist Patti du Broff was by her side once more ahead of the Oscars 2021. Patti said on her Instagram that the look was 'all about a bronzey sunshine glow' and relied mostly on Chanel Beauty products to achieve the effect. Where do we sign up?

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Tiara Thomas at the Oscars 2021

Tiara Thomas provided one of the most stunning beauty looks on the red carpet for the Oscars 2021 and it was all down to LA based make-up artist Kevin Wade.

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Reese Witherspoon at the Oscars 2021

Make-up artist Tracey Levy was in charge of Reese Witherspoon's beautiful Oscars 2021 look and put heavy emphasis on great skincare products when she took to Instagram to showcase her kit. Front and centre were skincare products from the Biossance range, the brand Reese Witherspoon has partnered up with this year.

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Carey Mulligan at the Oscars 2021

Carey Mulligan's make-up artist Georgie Eisdell took to Instagram to spotlight the glam squad process ahead of Carey's much anticipated appearance at the Oscars 2021. Using mostly Chanel products Georgie achieved a barely-there make-up look that complemented Carey's show-stopping outfit and pulled back hair perfectly.

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Simone Ashley at the BAFTAs 2022

Hair stylist Peter Lux - using Amika hair products - and Simone's now go-to make-up artist Valeria Ferreira were in charge of her BAFTA 2022 beauty look, one that had to level up to her statement pink Valentino ensemble. Shop the £19.50 liner that Valeria singled out for the look here - when it comes to longevity and pigment pay-off, this one's a game changer.

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Sienna Miller at the BAFTAs 2022

Sienna's longtime friend and go-to make-up pro, make-up artist Wendy Rowe was in charge of the star's BAFTA 2022 look and used a specific shade of statement red to achieve her red lip. Shop the £27 buy here.

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Lashana Lynch at the BAFTAs 2022

If you've ever wondered how detailed the make-up look prep is ahead of a big awards show, take a look at make-up artist Alex Babsky's full-in potrait of Lashana Lynch - a gallery-worthy likeness labelled with every pre-planned product and shade conceivable.

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Mila Kunis at the Oscars 2022

Hair stylist Chad Wood heat styled and sprayed in a set of glimmering Hollywood waves for the star ahead of 2022's Oscars, while make-up artist Tracey Levy used Pat McGrath Labs to create a rosy make-up look and 111Skin to prep Mila's complexion. Find out which £20 sheet mask Tracey used to soothe, calm and de-puff on the night right here, and shop it too.

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Zendaya ất the Oscars 2022

Hair stylist Antoinette Hill shared a step-by-step guide to prepping Zendaya's hair for the Oscars on her Instagram Stories. See each stage, and shop the high street hot brush Antoinette used to pack in the volume right here.

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Lily James at the Oscars 2022

Make-up artist to the stars Hung Vanngo seriously upped the ante when he created the glowing make-up look that Lily James paired with her glimmering pink Versace dress at the Oscars 2022. You can shop the £41 make-up palette behind it right here.

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