As exciting a year it’s been for the big screen, there was plenty to watch from the comfort of our homes too—Season 3 of Euphoria, for one, but also Love Story and The Pitt, to name a few. Celebrating it all is the Emmy Awards, where everybody’s favourite personalities and faces gathered to crown the most outstanding series in each category, but also the actors, writers and directors who made it all possible.
And it wouldn’t be a Hollywood affair without the glamour. Classic waves and red lips made their appearance with modern twists; updos took on an edgier dimension with a few tweaks. There were moments where a rosy blush amped up the romance; at other times, the no-blush blush trend made a surprisingly fierce statement. The kiss curl—perhaps the hottest red carpet trend this year—served as the perfect finishing touch. Not to be neglected were the shoulders and décolletage, which were equally adorned with body shimmers and oils. Regardless of who you were rooting for this year at the 2026 Emmys, we can all agree on one thing: the beauty looks never fail to enchant us.
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Sarah Pidgeon
The Love Story actress and Vogue Singapore September cover star left her honeyed locks loose and wavy to graze the open back of her lilac gown.
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Zendaya
To complement the Euphoria star’s darling new pixie cut, make-up artist Ernesto Casillas accentuated the highest points of her face with frosted highlights and blurred pink blush.
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Cailee Spaeny
Sometimes a red lip is all you need. Vogue Singapore’s ‘Retrofuture’ cover girl paired hers with cascading waves and a light coat of mascara.
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Chase Infiniti
While a glowy complexion might be instinctive for red carpets, Chase Infiniti’s make-up artist Amber D is making sure she glows everywhere else too. The Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Oil Mist imparted hydration and shine in equal measure.
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Ayo Edebiri
Smokey eyes belong on the red carpet, as Ayo Edebiri demonstrates. Celebrity make-up artist Dee gave her peepers a soft wash of brown, before tapping on a touch of silver in the inner corners and browbones for extra luminosity. Consider that singular kiss curl sitting front and centre on her forehead the artful finish to her colour-blocked look.
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Nicole Kidman
Just in case you needed affirmation: wispy bangs are here to stay. The Practical Magic 2 actress’ face-framing layers were parted to reveal flushed cheeks and lips.
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Florence Pugh
This isn’t just an ordinary updo. Florence Pugh’s signature blonde locks were piled high in a chic tousle, with straightened ends left out to create a mussed, spiky effect.
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Julia Garner
Making a compelling case for anti-blush blush is Julia Garner. She wore her platinum blonde curls pushed back, further keeping her sculpted cheekbones in full view.
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Brenda Song
The picture of fresh-faced beauty, the actress’ eyes were played up with falsies and frosted tear ducts to match the shimmery bodice of her gown.
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Grace Gummer
The unbothered low ponytail is perfected by Grace Gummer, who wore hers loose with face-framing tendrils for a romantic vibe.
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Supriya Ganesh
The Pitt star let her glowy complexion speak for itself, save for a berry-stained pout and diffused brown eyeshadow.
