Red Carpet Beauty Awards

Welcome to InStyle’s first-ever Red Carpet Beauty Awards! Much like the biggest award shows of the season recognize excellence in film, TV, and music, we’re honoring the standout beauty products that brought the most show-stopping moments to life.

After reporting on every major show from the Emmys through the Oscars, we chose our absolute favorite looks of the season, interviewed hundreds of artists about the products and tools they used, and curated 24 winners across skincare, makeup, hair, and nails.

While, no, we can’t all be Hollywood stars, we can enjoy the fruits of a bulletproof matte lipstick, an airbrush-like finishing powder, or a hairspray strong enough to lock even the most gravity-defying style into place. We’re talking tried-and-true products and cutting-edge launches that artists depend on in the face of hot flashbulbs and take-no-prisoners HD cameras.