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Oscar Beauty: 9 Women Who Took Home the Award for Best Beauty

There weren't many of us present, but these Black women showed up and showed out at the 2016 Oscars and Oscar parties.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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The Smoke Effect

Robin Robert’s edgy smokey eye contrasts nicely against the elegance of her embellished neckline.

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Keep it Clean

Tracey E. Edmonds gives us serious skin envy. Our advice: Perfect your base then perk up your eyes with lengthy falsies and your favorite kohl.

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Eclectic Glam

Andra Day is a master of rockabilly glam. Love the lashes, love the liner, love the 50’s inspired waves— love it all!

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Dynamic Beauty Duo

Glowing skin was the foundation of this gorgeous mother-daughter duo beauty look. Whoopi and her daughter look stunning.

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Fifty Shades of Blue

Yaima Ramos matches her eye makeup with her gown at the Oscar party in Madrid, opting for a dramatic smokey eyes with different shades of blue.

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Edgy Chic

Kerry Washington compliments her leather ensemble with kohl-lined eyes and an equally edgy updo.

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Simple and Pretty

Yara Shahidi sports the perfect look for your child’s next formal: blushed cheeks, pink lips and smudged liner. 

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Back to Basics

Lala Anthony arrives at Elton John’s Oscar Party giving a lesson in beauty 101: flawless skin and glossy lips are the formula for a winning beauty look.

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Bombshell Beauty

Mariah Carey sports her signature golden waves at Elton John’s Oscar Party.

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