Academy Awards 2010: Best Makeup

Hollywood beauties strutted the red carpet with flawless skin and glossy lips during this year’s Oscars. Click through for our favorite makeup moments of the night. Try a celebrity-inspired look now with our free Instant Makeup Makeover Tool!

By Ariana Finlayson

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sandra bullock at the 2010 oscars
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Sandra Bullock

The Blind Side actress won in our book for pulling off a stunning fuchsia lipstick and silver-rimmed eyes.
amanda seyfried at the 2010 oscars
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Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried complemented her porcelain complexion with sparking eyes and a pretty pink lip.
queen latifah at the 2010 oscars
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Queen Latifah

Violet shadows look great against brown eyes and dark skin tones like Queen Latifah's.
charlize theron at the 2010 oscars
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Charlize Theron

We need to know Charlize Theron's trick to her impeccable patent red lip — it's positively perfect.
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Anna Kendrick

Flawless skin and light peach blush were a dynamic duo on this Up in the Air starlet.
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Zoe Saldana

Sculpted brows are having a moment this season, as seen here on the Avatar star.
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Elizabeth Banks

The best accessory for Elizabeth Banks's Versace gown was her major set of lashes.
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Mariska Hargitay

The Law and Order actress sported a navy blue smoky eye, a great alternative to the norm.
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Miley Cyrus

Champagne eye shadow and glossy lips pulled a youthful yet sophisticated look together for Miley Cyrus.
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Vera Farmiga

One sign that spring is here: Pretty nude manicures were spotted all over the red carpet. Among the stars sporting the trend were Sandra Bullock, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Vera Farmiga, pictured here.
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