Every year, the entire WWW team keeps a close eye on both the beauty and fashion looks coming down the Oscars red carpet. We on the beauty team especially look forward to every spectacular hair and makeup moment—this year’s carpet wasn’t lacking in either. A particular beauty look that stood out was Ashley Graham’s sweeping updo and winged liner paired with a custom Alberta Ferretti dress.
Luckily for us, I was fortunate enough to get a complete breakdown of her glamorous hair and makeup look from stylist Mashal Afzalzada and makeup artist Ivan Nunez. You’ll also be jazzed to know that every product used for Graham’s dramatic look is under $20 and from a familiar-favorite drugstore brand! Keep scrolling and find out which one.
When describing the look, Nunez said, “We wanted to go for a classic Hollywood glamour look with a twist. I was heavily inspired by the sharp graphic lines of the gown! So I gave her a beautiful, sharp, smoked out liner moment.”
Nunez started with this radiance-boosting foundation from Revlon as a base.
To brighten up Graham’s under eye area, Nunez then went in with this hydrating concealer.
To give Graham a sun-kissed glow, Nunez then applied this bronzer with crystal-like pigments and pearls that create a flattering glow without too much glitter.
To set the look, he then went in with the translucent setting powder.
For a touch of color on the cheeks, Nunez dusted on this soft powder blush.
This liquid eyeliner was used to create her stunning dramatic wing.
On the eyes, Nunez went for the ColorStay Day to Night Eyeshadow Palette in Moonlit, an eye shadow quad with four highly pigmented shimmer shades.
Graham is also wearing this volume-boosting mascara which (with daily use) will help darken bare lashes over time. Best of all, it does this without clumping, smudging, or flaking.
I’m so grateful Nunez shared this gorgeous lip shade with us. I’m definitely snagging since it’s only $6.
Layering this juicy gloss over the lipstick was the cherry on top of a perfect look.
Afzalzada started Graham’s hair by prepping with the Living Proof Smooth Styling Spray before blow drying to smooth the hair and prevent static or flyaways.
Next, she sprayed Living Proof’s Style Lab Control Hairspray section by section for a firm hold as she slicked the hair into different ponytails.
After applying the Vanishing Oil, she twisted the hair into multiple sections and then pinned them in a chignon shape. She then finished the look with a bit more of the Control Hairspray.
