Emma Stone's Best Red Carpet Hair and Makeup Looks

Is there any look she can't pull off?

By Christa Joanna Lee, Sarah Wu, Teryn Payne, and Zoë Weiner

May 7, 2018

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If we were only allowed one vote for celebrity best friend, there's no question that Emma Stone would be at the very top of our list. The actress and former Teen Vogue cover star is one of the funniest girls in the biz, and has a live-in-the-moment attitude you can't help but embrace. It could be said that all she does is win.

Speaking of, Emma's long been winning our beauty-loving hearts with her experimentation on the red carpet. The star has gone back and forth between red and blond hair over the years (the latter being her natural hue), but her strands have always retained their preternatural polish. As for her makeup? We can definitely see why Revlon picked her to be a face of their brand. Few non-models can pull off purple and pink eyeshadow—let alone color that goes all the way up to their brows — but she makes it look easy (not to mention fun).

Scroll through to check out her complete beauty evolution.

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April 2006
A 17-year-old Emma poses in bangs, half-up hair, and the same infectious smile that will become her unofficial red carpet trademark.
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April 2007
One year later, and she's updated her look with a side part and loose waves (note: Hair as glossy as Emma's is always a plus. To replicate the super-smooth finish at home, run some shine serum over your strands after you curl them).

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April 2008
Fast forward another year, and she boosts her waves with major volume at the crown. She also dials back her base, keeping the finish super dewy so her freckles show through the makeup.
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May 2008
Let this be a lesson in wearing the same color family on your face, the right way. Emma concentrates the brightest shade of peach on the apples of her cheeks, then lightly applies more muted iterations to her eyes and lips. The finished effect is a healthy, natural springtime flush.

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June 2008
She warms up her base for summer, but wisely doesn't go overboard on the bronzer. Besides a flick of black liner, she keeps the rest of her makeup fairly straightforward (so that the focus is on her chic gold hairpiece and dangly statement earrings).
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January 2009
A new year calls for a new look! Emma obliges by pulling her hair off her face into an elegant updo and piling on the mascara for fanned-out, feathery lashes.

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April 2009
Think of this as a more sophisticated version of beach chic (mist damp hair with surf spray for a similar effect). To dress up the overall look, keep your makeup clean and polished: winged liner, smooth base, and a touch of pink blush.
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July 2009
Emma keeps things casual at Comic-Con with air-dried, wispy bangs. A little black liner and subtle pink gloss add the right amount of balance to ensure that her makeup looks effortless, not unfinished.

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November 2009
Time to add some color! She wears a light lilac shadow all around the eye and manages to make it look fresh. Remember these two things when attempting the colorful shadow wash: Blend it out and select a matte finish for a modern twist.
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March 2010
Things take a turn for the sultry with this bronze smoky eye. We love how she wears it with natural-looking skin (note the freckles) and perfectly-shaped brows.

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September 2010
At the MTV Music Awards, Emma delivers grown-up, subtle glamour, outlining her black cat liner with the same clean shape in gray shadow. Her hair is also looking slightly darker here, thanks in part to the incredibly sleek finish.
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December 2010
Our girl goes full-out, vibrant blonde! The half-up style echoes her 2006 hair, but the sharp, graphic cat eye definitely belongs to a new Emma Stone beauty era.

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January 2011
Her newly blonde strands get the updo treatment at the Golden Globes—all the better to showcase her polished brows and dress-complementing peachy blush.
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February 2011
She opts for slightly piecey strands at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, lending a casual air to her dark teal eye makeup and colorful Chanel frock.

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April 2011
The spot-on application of this bubblegum pink pout is a sign that Emma needs to wear bright lipsticks more often—especially if she's pairing them with bouncy blonde waves and flaw-free skin, as seen here.
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June 2011
She's back to being a redhead for summer, although she chooses a much lighter shade this time around. May we also take a moment to point out that this is a textbook-perfect ecution of the kitten flick? Beginners, always have some makeup remover and q-tips on hand to achieve that coveted clean edge.

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November 2011
She's particularly skilled at wearing eyeshadow all the way up to her brows without letting it overpower her face. This is a prime example, and it works because of the way the color slopes in from the outer corners and seamlessly diffuses into her skin.
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January 2012
Smoky eyes don't have to come solely in shades of gray and black; this purple-tinged version is a gorgeous way to incorporate color into a classic nighttime look. Keep the darkest shades (black, for instance) at the outer corner, and create a gradient toward the inner corner. Bonus points if you can match your makeup to your dress, as Emma does.

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February 2012
Her cat eye and pink lip at the Academy Awards are the perfect pared-down combo for her vibrant Giambattista Valli gown. Her hair is perpetually glossy, but the hyper-slick version seen here deserves an Oscar of its own.
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March 2012
One month later, she's back to blonde. Her hair isn't the only thing that gets lightened-up for spring, as evidenced by her pastel blue eye makeup and pale pink lips.

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June 2012
She plays up her eyes with purple once again at the Tokyo premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man. This edition features a cool gradient from lavender to lilac, lending some additional dimension to the look.
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June 2012
No matter what hair color she's rocking, Emma always does sleek and chic like a pro. Another thing she always nails? An angled smoky eye with peachy lips.

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June 2012
This red carpet moment in Paris is a complete change from her usual, brighter look—and we're completely in love. The cascading finger waves are every bit as dramatic as her shimmery eyeshadow and vampy lip. Put it together, and you have beauty perfection.
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October 2012
These wispy bangs fall into her eyes at just the right length. And speaking of eyes, hers were definitely made for the emphasized lower lashes of mod-inspired makeup.

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February 2013
We're rejoicing at the return of the bright pink lip, made even more awesome by that fanned-out topknot—sort of like a sock bun sliced in half.
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April 2014
Here's a modern riff on Old Hollywood glamour. She keeps the signature waves, but noticeably softens them while toning down her makeup—until it comes to that intense, fuchsia statement lip.

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April 2014
If you ever want to get your bangs out of your face, take a cue from Emma and use the braid-and-pin approach. The rest of the hair is slightly tousled and textured, creating a boho vibe that pairs well with her makeup's peachy color palette.
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April 2014
This look is all soft edges and subtle colors, but it still makes a big impact. She accessorizes her retro waves with a single, visible bobby pin and shades in her eyes with a wash of silvery-blue shadow.

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May 2014
This Met Gala moment remains one of our favorite looks. The casual, five-strand side-braid is an incredibly fresh way to accent her bronzy eyes and creamy pink lips.
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July 2014
This breezy blowout is part polished, part second-day hair and 100% perfect. (You can find out how to get it here.) As usual, Emma makes color look wearable even when sporting one shade of purple and two shades of pink (light on the eyes and bright on the lips).

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August 2014
Emma kept cool—and cute—in the summer heat with this twisty updo that brushed her long bob away from her neck. Her makeup was minimal, but not without interest: chunky lashes and soft pink lipstick took the look up a notch.
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October 2014
Emma played up her green eyes with a surprising wash of emerald eyeshadow. Black liner and touches of gray added tons of dimension to her look.

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October 2014
Emma let her cute summer freckles show through her sheer, dewy foundation and an apricot blush on the apples of her cheeks. Her shiny blowout was pulled back to one side to showcase an outfit-matching olive eyeshadow.
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January 2015
The Annual Golden Globes red carpet featured Emma at her best: rumpled waves curled away from her face, a subdued smoky eye with mile long lashes and, of course, red lipstick.

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January 2015
This mic-drop makeup moment from the Screen Actors Guild Awards is all thanks to perfect skin and the best matte orange-y red lipstick we've ever seen. Emma shows us how a date night-worthy ponytail is done by adding a sophisticated, deep side part and obliterating any trace of flyaways.
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February 2015
Emma continues lipstick domination with this glossy bright pink number she swiped on before the Oscars Nominee luncheon. Shimmery, silvery eyeshadow, a hint of black liner and rumpled waves easily transition from day to night.

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February 2015
Sometimes it's the simplest tweaks that truly make all the difference. Her eye makeup situation was neutral and work-appropriate on the top and party on the bottom with a pop of bold purplish navy eyeliner smudged out on the lower lashline. We love the way the little switch up managed to instantly brighten her eyes.
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February 2015
At the 2015 Oscars, Emma mastered classic with a twist: eyeliner that's slightly thicker than usual, a rosier shade of red lipstick and Old Hollywood S-waves with cool-girl texture in all the right places.

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May 2015
At the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, the star perked up her porcelain complexion with lined eyes, a subtle touch of blush and petal pink lips. Beachy waves pulled back into a haphazard updo lend to her effortless vibe.
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May 2015
Later in the week, Emma commits to the less-is-more approach by going lighter than usual on shadow and liner and lets her gorgeous green eyes do all the talking. Matte skin, just-bitten lips, and a sleek French twist complete the look.

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May 2015
We can't decide what we love more: Emma's shimmery honey highlights, the sparkly wash of sheer gold over her lids, or the pearly pink lipgloss and strategic matching liner that make her lips look decidedly plush.
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July 2015
Artfully-placed smudges of teal liner send our attention straight to Emma’s pretty blue peepers. Paired with face-framing wisps of hair, there’s no doubt that all eyes were on her.

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October 2015
Matching her makeup to her hair color, Emma opts for copper-toned liner and naturally tinted lips. With her hair swept back into a sophisticated twist, she’s ready to command the red carpet.
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May 2016
Va-va-voom! Emma took a trip to the dark side for the annual Met Gala with a silky, curled auburn ‘do. As if that weren’t enough, the star took the drama one chic step further with sparkly eyeshadow and full, brushed-up brows.

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August 2016
Emma went for super soft makeup while promoting her new film La La Land at the Venice Film Festival. With a fresh face, light pink lips, and a tiny braided updo, she looked totally ethereal.
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September 2016
Who says redheads can’t wear red? This bright pink lipstick was practically made for Emma.

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September 2016
No one does minimal makeup quite like Emma. The star showed off her new shoulder-length hair at a Hollywood charity event with black mascara, lip balm, and the tiniest amount of blush.
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September 2016
We love the fresh, clean vibe Emma’s been going for these days. This headband and black liner combo is one of her very best yet.

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October 2016
Continuing to promote La La Land in style, the actress paired a cool side parted ‘do with a dark pink lip in LA. Is this fall beauty at its best, or what?
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November 2016
Emma arrived the 8th Annual Governors Awards wearing her 'do in loose beach waves with a dusty rose lip and slightly smudged liner.

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November 2016
At the the StyleMakers awards, she wore blush all the way up to her brows (and on her cheeks, too), putting a cool spin on pastel lids.
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November 2016
She opted for a tomato-red lip and clean skin here, pairing it with gray eyeliner for a shade shift on the usual black-liner and cool-toned red combo.

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December 2016
The actress ditched her beach wave bob for an elegant updo for her "La La Land" appearance in California. Her blue eyeliner subtly echoed her outfit of the same shade.
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December 2016
Yellow is definitely Emma's color and her strawberry lip looks amazing against her radiant complexion here.

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January 2018
Emma wore a smoky eye and pulled her hair back in an updo at the Golden Globes this year, which she attended alongside activist Billie Jean King, as they both wore black in support of the #TimesUp movement.
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January 11, 2018
What better way to bring the heat to a winter event (in this case, the Marie Claire Image Makers Awards in January 2018) than with warm makeup tones? Emma goes monochrome in her red hair, red shadow and red lip, which makes her green eyes look even more piercing.

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March 2, 2018
Emma goes full Shirley Temple in defined, bouncy red curls, but keeps things looking glam and ultra-modern modern with a severe cat-eye and metallic silver shadow on her lids.
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March 4, 2018
At the 2018 Oscars, Emma’s matchy-matchy makeup goes down as one of the best looks of the year. She accentuates her red silk tuxedo jacket with a metallic red eye and lip, and keeps her hair in a sleek side part.

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May 7, 2018
For the 2018 Met Gala, Emma proved red hair and gold makeup are a match made in heaven. Her side part, loose curls, and shadow all the way up to her brows were a combination we want to copy immediately.