When it comes to red carpet beauty, Chanel never misses. Hood gets the inside Academy Awards scoop from the makeup artists behind the stunning, Old Hollywood-inspired looks of Lily-Rose Depp, Margaret Qualley, Halle Berry, Lupita Nyong’o, and Emily Mortimer.

At a star-studded event where elegance reigned supreme, these leading ladies captivated with beauty looks crafted using Chanel makeup. From Depp’s sultry, dark-rimmed eyes to Qualley’s effortless French-girl glow, Berry’s luminous, monochromatic finish, Nyong’o’s ‘90s-inspired radiance, and Mortimer’s soft, understated glamour, each look was a masterclass in modern elegance. Hood speaks exclusively with their makeup artists to uncover the inspirations, techniques, and must-have Chanel products behind their red carpet magic.

Lily-Rose Depp

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHANEL MAKEUP ARTIST NINA PARK

What were your sources of inspiration for her look?
With her beautiful black lace CHANEL Couture gown, Lily-Rose wanted to lean into Old Hollywood glam. Her hair reflected that inspiration, so I wanted the makeup to speak to the dress. I kept it modern with a graphic, dark-rimmed eye that defined the eyes with depth. The cheeks were kept soft and natural, to balance the bold eye, and everything was finished with Lily-Rose’s go-to lip look.

Any clever tips?
For longer-lasting eyeliner, I used a Q-tip to gently clean the waterline before makeup application. This simple step helped to create a clean space, prevented smudging, and ensured the eyeliner stayed put.

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Skin

CHANEL Sublimage Le Sérum

Available on CHANEL.com in March 2025

CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle Ultimate Cream

CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Yeux Ultimate Eye Cream

CHANEL Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Ultimate Radiance-Enhancing Priming Moisturizer

CHANEL Le Lift Firming - Anti-Wrinkle Flash Eye Revitalizer

Margaret Qualley

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHANEL MAKEUP ARTIST tyron macchausen

What were your sources of inspiration for her look?
I was inspired by Margaret’s stunning black, velvet gown and I wanted to create a makeup look that exuded both effortless glamour and felt timeless – very “French girl chic” à la Inès de La Fressange meets Jane Birkin.

Any clever tips?
After a light facial massage, I prepped Margaret’s skin with the CHANEL Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream Illuminating Hydrating Fluid and then applied CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Yeux Ultimate Eye Cream around the delicate area of the eyes.

Next was the complexion. I used the CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B20 and B30 and applied the lighter shade onto the center of the face, for a lit-from-within effect. Then, I added hint of CHANEL Joues Contraste Intense Cream-to-Powder Blush in Rose Radiant onto the apples of the cheeks for a flushed, fresh-faced look.

For the eye look, I applied CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Ébène onto the inside of the upper waterline, followed by two coats of CHANEL Le Volume de CHANEL Mascara in Noir. Next, I added wash of the two lighter shades of CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Clair-Obscur all over the lid, for added dimension, as well as a dab of CHANEL Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Transparent onto to the center of the lid, for extra glow.

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Skin

CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Yeux Ultimate Eye Cream

CHANEL Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream Illuminating Hydrating Fluid

Face

CHANEL Jeux de Lumières Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette

CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B20 and B30

CHANEL Joues Contraste Intense Cream-to-Powder Blush in Rose Radiant

Eyes

CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in Clair-Obscur

CHANEL Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Transparent

CHANEL Le Volume de CHANEL Mascara in Noir

CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Ébène

Brows

CHANEL Stylo Sourcils Haute Précision Microfine Defining Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Profond

CHANEL Le Gel Sourcils Longwear Eyebrow Gel in Transparent

Lips

CHANEL Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Soft Rose

CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Pivoine

Emily Mortimer

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHANEL MAKEUP ARTIST KATE LEE

What tips do you have about this look?

To lock in an extra layer of moisture on the skin, I misted Emily’s face before applying her skincare. I could also suggest using this mist to lightly to refresh the makeup look throughout the evening.

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Skin

CHANEL Sublimage L’Essence Lumière Ultimate Light-Revealing Concentrate

CHANEL Sublimage Le Sérum Yeux Ultimate Eye Serum – Regenerates and Illuminates

CHANEL Sublimage La Brume Intense Revitalizing Mist

CHANEL Sublimage Le Soin Perfecteur Ultimate Radiance-Enhancing Priming Moisturizer

Face

CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint in Medium Light

CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in BD21

CHANEL Joues Contraste Intense Cream-to-Powder Blush in Beige Éclatant

Eyes

CHANEL Stylo Ombre et Contour Eyeshadow – Liner – Khôl in Contour Clair

CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow in Bois Noir

CHANEL Inimitable Volume-Length-Curl-Separation in Noir Black

CHANEL Calligraphie de CHANEL Longwear Intense Cream Eyeliner in Hyperblack

Brows

CHANEL Stylo Sourcils Haute Précision Microfine Defining Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Profond

CHANEL Le Gel Sourcils Longwear Eyebrow Gel in Transparent

Lips

CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Rose Naturel

CHANEL Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Pink Nude

Available on CHANEL.com in March 2025

LUPITA NYONG’O

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHANEL MAKEUP ARTIST NICK BAROSE

What were your sources of inspiration for her look?

To complement Lupita’s CHANEL Haute Couture gown, which was adorned with beautiful, iridescent pearl details, I drew my inspiration from the ultra-glamorous 90’s CHANEL runway shows. I worked to play up both the eyes and the lips, for extra drama. Since the overall look was monochromatic pearls, I also added pops of color, with pearlized highlight, into the makeup look.

Any clever tips?
To add a pop of colour onto the high points of the cheeks, I blended the richly pigmented CHANEL Joues Contraste Intense Cream-to-Powder Blush in Grenat Profond onto the tops of the cheekbones and ran the product towards the ears. Additionally, to provide an extra “pop” to the eyeshadow look, as well as to ensure a long-lasting wear, I first applied CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Top Coat in Blanc Perle onto the eyelids.

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Skin

CHANEL Sublimage Le Sérum

Available on CHANEL.com in March 2025

CHANEL Sublimage La Crème Yeux Ultimate Eye Cream

Face

CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear in BR152

CHANEL Joues Contraste Intense Cream-to-Powder Blush in Grenat Profond

CHANEL Jeux de Lumières Multi-Use Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette

Eyes

CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Longwearing Eyeshadow in Menthe à L’eau

CHANEL Ombre Essentielle Multi-Use Top Coat in Blanc Perle

CHANEL Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Noir Black

CHANEL Le Liner de CHANEL Liquid Eyeliner High Precision Longwear in Noir Profond

CHANEL Le Volume de CHANEL Mascara in Noir

Brows

CHANEL Stylo Sourcils Haute Précision Microfine Defining Eyebrow Pencil in Ébène

Lips

CHANEL Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Milky Blueberry

CHANEL Rouge Coco Baume Shine Hydrating Beautifying Tinted Lip Balm – Buildable Colour in Charming Lilac

CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil in Prune Noire

Halle Berry

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHANEL MAKEUP ARTIST HUNG VANNGO

What were your sources of inspiration for her look?
Halle wore a metallic, laser-cut mirrored gown, so I was inspired by James Bond. I aimed to create a modern take on the Bond girl.

Any insider tips?
For a more cohesive makeup look, I added a touch of CHANEL Joues Contraste Intense Cream-to-Powder Blush in Grenat Profond onto both the cheeks and the crease of the eyelids.