Recreate Beyoncé’s Stunning Makeup Look From the Oscars
Queen B is officially back. Beyoncé kicked off the 2022 Oscars with a live performance of “Be Alive,” nominated for Best Original Song, from King Richard, nominated for Best Picture. The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist opened her performance in a tennis ball-hued dress with a vibrant purple smokey eye, giving a nod to the film that follows the life of Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, and their successful tennis careers.
Professional MUA Rokael Lizama shared on Instagram their creative process as the two decided to do a purple shadow to contrast against the lime green of the dress. Following her performance, Beyoncé was seen in attendance wearing a gorgeous yellow gown from Valentino with a glam so golden it screamed royalty. Recreate Beyoncé’s glamorous looks from the Oscars with our picks below.
The key to Beyoncé’s vibrant violet smokey eye is the perfect purple shadow. Try NARS’ Hardwired Eyeshadow in the shade Lunar. Formulated with a rare combination of high pigment and high shine, this shadow is ensured to amplify the eyes. The formula features an ultra-fine blend of shimmer, glitter, and pearl reflecting light for an eye-catching effect. Lunar glides on smoothly and layers for intensity. Promised to last throughout the night, this is the perfect performance shadow as it is long-wearing and crease-resistant. Shop the perfect purple shadow here for $22.
Looking for an effortless way to recreate the purple look? Try Stila’s Double Dip Suede Shade and Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in the shade Camera Ready. This magnetized duo of liquid shadows features two of the brands’ loved formulas. Their Suede Shade formula comes in a velvety-matte, vibrant purple and their Glitter & Glow Liquid Shadow formula is in a sparkling purple. The perfectly partnered duo is available here for $24.
As Beyoncé performed in sunny California, viewers couldn’t help but be blinded by her luminous highlight sitting on her cheekbones. To achieve this brilliance, shop Dehiya’s Halo Effect Luminizer in the shade Sun. The rose gold multi-purpose luminizing balm features the glow of a highlighter while delivering the feel-good action of an antioxidant-rich treatment. This product fights sun and environmental damage, encourages collagen production, and stimulates cell turnover – all while displaying a dewy, sun-kissed glow. Dehiya’s Halo Effect Luminzer can be found here for $38.
As she moved her way from the stage to the audience, Queen B’s glam transformed from a vibrant purple to a subtle glowy shadow with a sharp wing. Shop Bobbi Brown’s Real Nudes Eye Shadow Palette in Golden Nudes. This five-pan, limited edition palette is packed with nudes to enhance all skin tones. Designed with matte, shimmering, and metallic finishes, you can achieve looks from everyday artistry to smokey, sultry evening looks. Find the perfect palette to recreate B’s golden eye look here for $45.
Complete your look as she did with a sharp liquid liner for a seductive eye. Try Tom Ford’s Eye Defining Pen. The innovative, dual-ended liquid liner allows users to try a fine calligraphy-like tip for precise lining or a brush tip for a classic sultry liner. Formulated in the blackest shade of black, this liner ensures fluid strokes with long-lasting high pigment. For $59, Tom Ford’s Eye Defining Pen can be found here.
