After a year of, frankly, stressful films and TV—case in point:
Joker
,
The Irishman
,
Marriage Story
,
Harriet
,
Killing Eve
,
Unbelievable
—we were relieved to see that the stars embraced a softer approach to their beauty looks for
. Demure, feminine nudes were the go-to makeup this season, with blush shadows and creamy nude lipsticks appearing on everyone from
and Dakota Fanning to Michelle Williams and Saoirse Ronan. But because this is the Golden Globes—and a touch of drama is required—megawatt lashes made their presence known on many an actress (Kate McKinnon’s were especially fluttery and fun). A classic smoky eye proved it’s always a red carpet staple thanks to Cynthia Erivo, Shailene Woodley, and
.
Disheveled, barely-there finger waves felt especially California chic on Merritt Weaver and Kirsten Dunst, while a no-nonsense chignon kept the hair swept back and elegantly out of the way. A close crop felt like a breath of fresh air, with Zoe Kravitz and Olivia Coleman debuting a few of our favorites, while Tiffany Haddish and Zoey Deutch embraced the slicked-back trend from the S/S
’
20 runways. Overall, the hair and makeup felt like it served simply to highlight the natural beauty of the wearer, rather than fighting for attention. And if a comfortable, wearable look that helps you feel at ease is what we can look forward to this awards season, then we are 100 percent on board.