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We’re Calling It Now: These Products Will Light Up the Red Carpet This Awards Season
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Awards season is a magical time for Hollywood. After months of press junkets and long set days away from family, stars get the opportunity to take a break for one night. Of course, the stakes feel high (an award is on the line), and the night comes with a bit of pressure (those speeches never look easy), but these red carpet events are not to be missed. While celebs come for the flutes of Champagne, hand-stitched couture, and the chance to reconnect with peers, we watch for one other reason: the beauty.
In preparation for a big night, celebs often call up their entourage of makeup artists, hairstylists, and nail artists to create a look so memorable that it's even more newsworthy than the host's opening monologue. In order to do so, they enlist some of the most trusted products on the market. While we're only at the start of the season, we're calling it now: these products will be consistent winners — and all over the red carpet.
Ahead, we've rounded up our predictions for some of the most-used products this awards season. Bonus: every single one works even better off the red carpet.
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L’Oréal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hair Spray
There's a reason that the L'Oréal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hair Spray ($15) has been a favorite among celebrities for ages: it holds, like, really holds. Award shows sound exhausting, but this hairspray never tires of keeping an A-list updo in place for hours.
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Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Trustworthy bases on the red carpet need to do a few things. They need to move with skin without creasing, offer coverage that doesn't budge for hours, and provide a bit of hydration, and the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 ($42) manages to do all three.
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FaceGym Face Ball Tension Release Tool
Celebrity makeup artists often give their clients facials before starting on their makeup. The
FaceGym Face Ball Tension Release Tool ($22) is a pro favorite for its ability to warm up the face and release muscle tension. It can also help to reduce puffiness around the eyes, which is crucial if you're going to nail a step-and-repeat photo moment.
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ghd Curve 1.25” Soft Curling Iron
Put your own twist on the classic Hollywood wave by using the ghd Curve 1.25" Soft Curling Iron ($199), which automatically warms to the perfect temperature in order for you to work effortlessly. Expect it to be a favorite among hairstylists who want to spice up their client's bob.
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Maui Moisture Flexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousse
Have you ever wondered how celebrities's hairstyles look so effortless but manage to stay in place for hours? The secret: Maui Moisture Flexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousse ($7). If you have curly hair, this mousse will help add shine to your style without flaking. Better still, it actually hydrates while it works, so your hair doesn't have to suffer for a red carpet-worthy look.
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Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Snap-On Finger Diffuser
The secret to getting natural curls to look bouncy all night long: the Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Snap-On Finger Diffuser ($16). This hair pro favorite is not only a perfect prep tool when blow-drying hair, but it's also the underrated finishing touch many use to seal in a look for hours.
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SolaWave Wand
It's not really a red carpet unless a celebrity's glam squad enlisted some seriously high-tech beauty tools. This year's go-to: SolaWave Wand ($149). This sleek tool combines a few skin-care treatments, like microcurrent and red light therapy, to not only boost your natural glow, but also help amplify the benefits of your favorite topicals.
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OPI Nail Polish in I’m Really an Actress
The name alone makes this OPI Nail Polish ($10) a perfect fit for the red carpet, but it's the iridescent glimmer in this red shade that will have stars coming back for more.
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BYBI Eye Plump Overnight Eye Cream
Concealers can often sink into lines as the night goes on, so prepping skin with a product like the BYBI Eye Plump Overnight Eye Cream ($24) can help prevent this. Formulated with plumping bakuchiol, this eye cream can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines while also helping eyes appear more awake even if the show doesn't end until midnight.
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