These Golden Globes Beauty Looks Just Set the Standard for Award Season

Each January, the Golden Globes kick off award season. (If you're unfamiliar or could use a reminder, I got you. This year's order of award shows is as follows: Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, Emmys, Grammys, SAG Awards, and, finally, Academy Awards). The 2024 Golden Globes nominees include the likes of Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence. You know what that means, right? Yep, killer beauty looks. 

Since this is the first red carpet event of the New Year, it sets the standard for all others that follow. It also sets the standard for beauty trends. Well, it actually dictates beauty trends. Trust me. All you have to do is watch this one award show to get a pretty good idea of what hair and makeup looks will be *it* for 2024. Without further ado, keep scrolling to see the 25 best beauty looks from this year's Golden Globes red carpet.

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Taylor Swift
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We think all Swifties will agree that Taylor Swift does winged eyeliner better than anyone. The old adage is true even when it comes to the Golden Globes red carpet—if it's not broke, don't fix it. 

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Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez glowed on the Golden Globes red carpet with shimmering eyes and matte lips.

Must-have beauty products: Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray ($33) and Control Hairspray ($32)

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Margot Robbie
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Barbie herself, Margot Robbie, complemented her hot pink gown with fresh-faced makeup.

Must-have beauty products: Chanel 31 Le Rouge Satin Lipstick in Rouge Beige ($195) and Chanel Sublimage La Crème Corps et Décolleté ($305)

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Dua Lipa
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We're putting Dua Lipa's "cherry cola" hair color on our 2024 vision boards. 

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Issa Rae
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Issa Rae looked like a goddess with her golden eye shadow and glowing complexion. 

Must-have beauty products: Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize in Star Gold ($35), Eyes to Mesmerize in Chocolate Bronze ($35), and Hollywood Flawless Filter ($49)

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Rachel Brosnahan
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If we could give out an award for best hair, it would go to Rachel Brosnahan and her long, red ribbon. We love it when a celeb incorporates hair accessories into their red-carpet look.

Must-have beauty products: SexyHair Healthy Tri-Wheat Leave-In Conditioner ($22) and Big Root Pump Plus Volumizing Spray Mousse ($23); Bellami 26-Inch Silk Seam Hair Extensions in Dark Brown ($540); Edrée The Méline Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener ($139); Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso ($12)

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Jennifer Lawrence
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After seeing J.Law walk the Golden Globes red carpet, we want hair extensions. 

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America Ferrera
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But then, America Ferrera's sleek bob is making the case for a shorter cut. 

Must-have beauty products: Briogeo Superfoods Avocado + Kiwi Moisture Leave-In Conditioner ($25); Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler ($600)

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Florence Pugh
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Florence Pugh is the queen of edgy red carpet hairstyles. 

Must-have beauty products: Virtue Healing Hair Oil ($45); Virtue 6-in-1 Styling Paste ($40); Valentino Eye2Cheek Eyeshadow and Blush in 04 ($52) and Valentino Rosso Valentino High Pigment Refillable Lipstick in 108A ($45)

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Hailee Steinfeld
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Take it from Hailee Steinfeld. A subtle, monochromatic look never fails. 

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Elizabeth Olsen
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Elizabeth Olsen's pink and red makeup combo was unexpected and eye-catching. 

Must-have beauty products: FaceGym Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Contouring Tool ($66); FaceGym Pure Lift Facial Toning Device ($520); Missha Glow Skin Balm ($27); Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris Precious Hair Care Oil ($115) and Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris The Cream 230 Restorative & Thermo-Protective Hair Cream ($110)

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Hunter Schafer
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Hunter Schafer's makeup reminds us of springtime with flushed cheeks and petal-pink lips. 

Must-have beauty products: OPI Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath ($10)

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Amanda Seyfried
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Bold, plum-colored eye shadow has never looked so good.

Must-have beauty products: Lancôme Hypnôse 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette in Reflet D Amethyste ($65) and Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara ($30)

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Emma Stone
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Emma Stone just cosigned the flipped-ends trend for 2024, and we're here for it. 

Must-have beauty products: Roz Milk Hair Serum ($52), Santa Lucia Styling Oil ($45), and Root Lift Spray ($42); Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation ($49) and Glowgasm Face Palette ($75)

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Cailee Spaeny
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When we saw Cailee Spaeny, all we could think about was the TikTok-viral coquette aesthetic

Must-have beauty products: Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dry Crème ($11); Kristin Ess Style Assist Blow Dry Mist ($15); L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Foundation ($13); L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Matte Concealer ($13); L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Blush in Confident Pink ($13) and GHD Chronos Styler 1-Inch Flat Iron ($329)

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Quinta Brunson
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Quinta Brunson's glow is unreal—not to mention her full, fluttery lashes. 

Must-have beauty products: Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Lashes in Little Black Dress ($6); Kiss Impress Press-On Falsies in Voluminous ($15) and Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Serum Foundation ($34) 

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Carey Mulligan
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Carey Mulligan is proof that the skin-first trend will continue on into 2024. Her complexion was fresh and dewy and now we feel like we need to reach for a sheet mask...

Must-have beauty products: Briogeo Farewell Frizz Rosehip, Argan & Coconut Hair Oil ($30); Addiction Tokyo The Mascara Intense Lashes 001 Black River ($28) and Addiction Tokyo The Lipstick Extreme Shine in 004 Share Silence ($30)

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Elle Fanning
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Elle Fanning is another celeb who opted for classic glamour, combining a swipe of black liquid eyeliner along her upper lash line with a neutral-pink lip color. It's a winning combination.

Must-have beauty products: L'Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion in Fair ($14) and Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Tropical Coral ($7)

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Emily Blunt
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Emily Blunt's bronzed makeup look made us feel like summer isn't too far away. 

Must-have beauty products: Chanel Les BeigesHealthy Glow Bronzing Cream ($60); Chanel 31 Le Rouge Satin Lipstick in Rouge Beige ($195) and Chanel Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle ($445)

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Ariana Greenblatt
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Ariana Greenblatt's sultry look came together with charcoal-lined eyes and tousled hair.

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Allison Williams
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Allison Williams also got the sultry-makeup memo. Her smokey eye and nude lip combo was a modern take on a foolproof 90s formula. 

Must-have beauty products: Maybelline Color Tattoo Longwear Multi-Use Eye Shadow Stix in I Am Determined ($7) and Maybelline TattooStudio Smokey Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Smokey Black, Smokey Grey, and Smokey Brown ($10)

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Ayo Edebiri
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Ayo Edebiri's short and shiny bob feels so fresh and youthful. 

Must-have beauty products: Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Full Coverage Waterproof Liquid Concealer ($27); Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer ($26); Maui Moisture Frizz-Free + Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioning Mist ($10) and Maui Moisture Lightweight Curls + Flaxseed Edge Control ($8)

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Greta Gerwig
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A pop of radiant coral-colored blush was the stand-out element of Barbie director Greta Gerwig's Golden Globes look, which was created by makeup artist Molly Stern. 

Must-have beauty products: Le Domaine The Serum ($275); Le Domaine The Fluid Cream ($242); Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm in Peach Lotus ($29) and Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush in Desert Orchid and Divine Rose ($39) 

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Julia Garner
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Julia Garner's striking silver inner-eye highlight is so good. It's a simple yet effective element. 

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Gillian Anderson
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We loved Gillian Anderson's voluminous, blown-back hairstyle.

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Kate Beckinsale
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This is your sign to wear a 1960s-inspired ponytail to your next event. It feels fresh, yet polished, especially when you add a small black bow to it, like Kate Beckinsale. 

Must-have beauty products: Unite Hair 7Seconds Detangler ($38) and Unite Hair Boosta Volumizing Spray ($33)

Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.