And Now, All the Breathtaking Beauty Looks Spotted on the Emmys Red Carpet

If there's one thing all Who What Wear beauty editors have in common, it's that we all revere the Emmy Awards as the epitome of style. Of course, the 2024 Emmys are gearing up to be a show to remember, with television's biggest night celebrating its 75th anniversary. The event has been long awaited, and if the past couple of star-studded red carpets have been any indication of what we can expect, we're fully prepared to be amazed.

What's more, the first few red carpet events of the New Year possess the unique ability to dictate the beauty trends we'll be seeing for the remaining 351 days of the year, so we'll be paying extremely close attention to the stunning standouts. Ready to see which looks caught our eye this time around? Keep scrolling to discover the 28 best beauty looks from this year's Emmys red carpet. We'll be reporting on our favorite looks throughout the evening, so don't click away!

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Selena Gomez
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Gomez's vampy lips, smokey eyes, and contoured cheeks are reminiscent of Old Hollywood glamour.

Beauty products used: Lashify LED Control Kit ($185) and Bold Black Core Gossamer Collection ($16)PLA "You Can't Tell Anyone" Gel Polish ($13) and Black Gel Liner ($10)

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Quinta Brunson
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Brunson is pretty in pink with vibrant tones of magenta from her eyes to her cheeks. (And clearly, so is her dress.)

Beauty products used: Beautyblender Always On Radiant Skin Tint ($29) and Soft Focus Gemstone Setting Powder ($32)

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Ayo Edebiri
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The Bear star's luminous skin and flushed cheeks add softness to her otherwise structured look (e.g., her incredibly chic leather dress).

Beauty products used: Maui Moisture Flexible Hold + Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousse ($8); Olivia Garden SuperHP High Performance Professional Hair Dryer ($300)

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Sarah Snook
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Succession actress Sarah Snook exudes the golden age of Hollywood with a monochromatic look that includes a smoky brown/taupe eye, a bronzed glow, and a red "just-bitten" lip.

Beauty products used: Monika Blunder Liquid Flush Cheek Tint Blush in Wien ($28) and Botanical Lip Tint Lip Balm in Sommer ($26)

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Jenna Ortega
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The Wednesday star looks elegant a mauve lip that matches perfectly with her textured Dior dress.

Beauty products used: Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in #976 Daisy Plum ($49) and Rosy Glow Blush in #001 Pink ($40)

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Issa Rae
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Rae looks downright ethereal with glossy chocolate lips (one of the biggest trends of 2024), flirty lashes, and an ultra-glowy complexion. 

Beauty products used: Chanel Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Ultimate Radiance-Enhancing Priming Moisturizer ($275) and 31 Le Rouge Satin Lipstick in Rouge Beige ($195); Eylure Lonon Underlash Salon Lash Extensions Kit ($25) and Luxe Silk Marquise ($15)

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Camila Morrone
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Morrone stuns in a bronzed and glowy barely there makeup look featuring flushed cheeks, mauve lips, and feathered eyebrows.

Beauty products used: Drybar Southern Belle Volume-Boosting Mousse ($29) and Southern Belle Volume-Boosting Root Lifter ($29)

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Riley Keough
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Clearly, bow hair accessories are another trend we'll be seeing beyond the New Year. We'll be taking notes from Keough and wearing ours with ponytails.

Beauty products used: Chanel Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Ultimate Radiance-Enhancing Priming Moisturizer ($275) and Chanel 31 Le Rouge Satin Lipstick in Rouge Croisière ($195); Pureology Style + Protect Weightless Hair Mousse ($32) and Pureology Style + Protect Instant Levitation Mist ($32)

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Elizabeth Debicki
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The Crown actress Elizabeth Debicki looks like royalty with sleek strands, rosy lips, and a warm wash of color on the cheeks.

Beauty products used: Guerlain Terracotta Light Healthy Glow Bronze in 01 Light Warm ($59) and KissKiss Bee Glow Tinted Lip Balm in Lavender Glow ($40); Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Heat Styling Spray ($32)

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Suki Waterhouse
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Waterhouse's cool-girl, windswept, textured tresses are what dreams are made of.

Beauty products used: Naked Sundays 100% Mineral Collagen Glow Perfecting Priming Lotion SPF50+ ($34) and CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Glow Serum Drops ($35); Kiss The New Natural Lashes in Pearl Earring

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Meghann Fahy
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Still not sold on Pantone's color of the year? Peach is the perfect way to brighten any makeup look, as proven by White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy.

Beauty products used: Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream ($96) and The Face Oil ($97)

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Rachel Brosnahan
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Vampy makeup is in and we're drawing major inspiration from Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan. 

Beauty products used: Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek Duo in Apricot & Golden ($32) and Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Intense Black ($24); FHI Heat Platform Signature 1” Tourmaline Ceramic Professional Styling Iron ($101)

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Aubrey Plaza
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Here's another glowy look we're obsessed with from Aubrey Plaza featuring bronzed cheeks, raspberry red lips, and bright eyes. 

Beauty products used: L'Oréal Paris Tru Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer in 902 Light ($17) and Voluminous Panorama Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara in Blackest Black ($13); Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme ($30) and No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil ($30)

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Lizzy Caplan
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Actress Lizzy Caplan shows us how a bright red lip should be done (and why you should seriously consider curtain bangs).

Beauty products used: Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in More Brick ($7) and Color Sensational Lip Liner in Plum Passion ($8); Phyto Phytovolume Volumizing Blow-Dry Spray ($30) and 7 Moisturizing Day Cream Leave-In Conditioner ($29)

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Ali Wong
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If you're on the hunt for a fresh makeup look to wear with large-framed glasses, look no further than Wong's timeless red carpet look.

Beauty products used: Dior Diorshow 5 Couleurs in #279 Denim ($65) and Rouge Dior Couture Color Lipstick in #300 Nude Style ($49)

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Ariana DeBose
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DeBose is bronzed and beautiful in a makeup look featuring glossy mauve lips and smoky winged-out eyes.

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Jasmin Savoy Brown
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Brown gives major Greek goddess vibes with peach blush swept from her cheeks to her temples and petal-pink lips.

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Lisa Ann Walter
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Walter's look is a throwback to the swinging '60s with a high ponytail featuring a pretty black bow detail and peachy makeup.

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Simona Tabasco
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The White Lotus star has us excited for spring days ahead by pairing her layered, floral dress with a pop of fuchsia on the lips.

Beauty products used: Baszicare Roseus Floral Hydrating Toner ($110) and Vivax Deluge Lift Moisturizer ($375); Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum ($30) and No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil ($30)

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Jessica Chastain
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Chastain brings on the glitz and glam with a warm eye look, a wash of color on the cheeks, and powder-pink lips.

Beauty products used: Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Sophisticate ($55); Sisley Paris Hair Rituel The Invisible Hold Hairspray ($105)

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Amber Ruffin
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Lavender is the name of the game for comedian Amber Ruffin, who wears an elegant pastel eye look to complement her silk-draped dress. It's a youthful and vibrant look we can't wait to re-create.

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Laverne Cox
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We can't stop thinking about Cox's blue-toned smoky eye and sun-kissed complexion. Her tousled blonde ponytail couldn't have gone better with the makeup look.

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Claire Danes
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Danes's bright-pink lips and glamorous bob pair perfectly with her retro-inspired, bejeweled dress.

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Joy Sunday
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Wednesday star Joy Sunday is absolutely glowing in this shot of her bold pink lips and flirty lashes.

Beauty products used: Lancôme L'absolu Rouge Intimatte Soft Matte Lipstick in #440 Got Me Blushing ($35) and Hypnose 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette in #65 Taupe Craze ($65)

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Zuri Hall
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Hall sports fresh-faced, neutral makeup featuring bronze eye shadow, peach-toned blush, and glossy lips as she poses for the cameras.

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Kathryn Hahn
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Hahn looks radiant with berry-toned lips and mauve blush on the apples of her cheeks.

Beauty products used: Yon-Ka Creme 28 Hydratant Douceur ($53) and The Glow Stick in The Sun I Can Touch and Feel The Heat, See The Light ($33)

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Natasha Lyonne
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To say we're obsessed with this edgy, metal-inspired look would be a major understatement. Lyonne's voluminous, fiery red look stunning with her shimmering silver eyeshadow. 

Beauty products used: Kiss Lash Couture Lash Extension Kit ($12); Typology Resurfacing Lip Peel ($29) and 9-Ingredient Face Moisturizer ($37)

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Sophie Nélisse
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Feathered brows have been on our radar for a while, so we're loving Nélisse's! They frame her copper-toned smoky eye, allowing them to take center stage and complement the pouty pink lips.

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Courtney Eaton
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Yellowjackets star Courtney Eaton's barely-there makeup look allows her gorgeous natural features to shine through with a mauve lip, flushed cheeks, and minimalist wing.

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Emma Brooks McAllister
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McAllister's dewy skin, minimalistic eye makeup, and slicked-back hair are proof that TikTok's viral "clean girl" aesthetic will still be going strong well into 2024.

Maya Thomas
Assistant Beauty Editor
Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's assistant beauty editor based just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.