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See the drop-dead gorgeous looks and get everything you need to DIY the best in beauty from the 2014 Oscars
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Makeup: Olivia Wilde
Celebrity makeup artist Melanie Inglessis gave the Revlon Brand Ambassador and mom-to-be a 60s-style cat eye that complemented her Brigitte Bardot-inspired updo and black Valentino gown. "We wanted the look to be simple and classic," says Inglessis. "I created a very precise eye that makes a statement but still works well with her fresh skin and light peach lips."

To get the look, she prepped skin with Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer and mixed Revlon PhotoReady Makeup liquid foundation with Skinlights Face Illuminator for a dewy glow. For the cat eye, Inglessis used Revlon ColorStay ShadowLinks in Taupe and lined the eyes with Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Black and Liquid Liner Blackest Black before applying Lash Potion Mascara. She kept the lips simple with Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Complex and Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Cognito.

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Makeup: Camila Alves
Glowing skin and bold brows were the cornerstones of Alves's natural makeup look. After prepping the skin with VBeauté Anti-Wrinkle Protecting Serum and Nourishing Repair Eye Cream, Celebrity makeup artist Patrick de Fontbrune applied Votre Vu Attentive Crème du Jour with a brush for extra hydration before dabbing on Votre Vu Love Me Deux tinted moisturizer. "Camila has perfect skin so the Love Me Deux provided just enough coverage," he says. To make her naturally full brows look even better, he penciled them in with Votre Vu Arch de Triumphe in Dark Brown.

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Hair: Cate Blanchett
Celebrity hairstylist Robert Vetica used Vidal Sassoon Pro Series to achieve the Best Actress winner's Old Hollywood waves. He prepped the hair with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse before creating a low side part and blow drying. Then he used Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Heat Protect & Shine Spray and a curling iron to create the waves. After the waves cooled, he brushed them out and locked them in place with hairspray.

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Hair: Kate Hudson
Celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan worked with Living Proof to give Hudson what he calls "Veronica Lake meets Jerry Hall" waves. McMillan started by applying Living Proof Prime Style Extender to wet hair before blowing out with a round brush. "The product was our most important tool for creating a look that would last the whole night," he said. Once dry, he created a strong side part and applied Living Proof Satin to the ends for a polished shine. For the loose waves, he used a 1-inch curling iron on the ends, brushing through them with a Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Brush for a more effortless look, and finished with Living Proof Flex Shaping Hairspray.

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Hair: Charlize Theron
Celebrity Hairstylist Enzo Angileri used Wella Professionals to give Theron's classic pixie a modern look. Angileri worked Wella Professionals Natural Volume Mousse into wet hair from root to tip before blow drying on medium heat and flattening hair to the head with a brush. Once almost dry, he applied a few drops of Wella Professionals Oil Reflections to add red carpet worthy shine. To finish, he misted hair with Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray to set the hair and prevent flyaways.

The Oscars are always filled with glamorous celebrity moments, and this year was no exception. The designer gowns, tear-jerking acceptance speeches and host Ellen DeGeneres's celeb selfie that broke the record for number of retweets (and briefly broke Twitter!) were just a few highlights. But as always, it was the beauty looks we couldn't get enough of -- and we'll be turning to them for inspiration for months to come. Since we could never pick just one, we gathered our celeb favorites in hair, makeup and nails at the 2014 Academy Awards, and included expert tips and get-the-look details.

Still want more pictures from the red carpet? We rounded up our top head-to-toe Oscars moments here.
BY DAWN DAVIS, MARISSA DESANTIS | MAR 3, 2014 | SHARES
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