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Behind the the scenes at the Oscars

The best in backstage beauty revealed

By Jordyn Christensen

Beauty Crew Contributor / May 26 2017

While the red carpet is home to some of the most incredible beauty looks, we often forget about the hours of work that it takes celebrity glam squads.

Take a look at our favourite backstage beauty moments in the lead up to the Academy Awards red carpet, the viewing parties, and, of course, the after parties.

Emma Roberts

Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury shared this snap of Emma getting her makeup done before she hit the red carpet. Tilbury captioned the image ‘The ultimate Glow Bombshell @emmaroberts wearing my modern Matte Revolution Red Carpet Red lip for tonight’s Oscars!!”

Naomie Harris

Actress Naomie Harris shared this candid image with the caption: “Food and laughter with my hair and makeup peeps @peterluxhair @makeupbymario before hitting the red carpet!”

Olivia Culpo

Model Olivia Culpo shares her getting ready process and credits her makeup artist Sir John, as well as hairstylist Justine Marjan.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra captured this hilarious pre-red carpet face mask moment with the caption: “Oscars prep! Twinning with @mubinarattonsey @patidubroff @lacyredway here we go”

Emma Stone

Emma Stone’s makeup artist, Rachel Goodwin shares: “Painting some brick lips on this goddess tonight. #emmastone you couldn’t be more beautiful if you tried. Audacious Lipstick in Mona by NARS #narsissist #mua #beauty #oscars”

Lea Michele

Hairstylist Sarah Potempa shared Lea Michele’s selfie moment with the caption: “Prepping with the gorgeous @Leamichele for the Oscar party tonight w/ @laurenandersen! Loving that Hawaiii glow #topknot #oscarhair #leamichele”

Isla Fisher

A homegrown favourite, Isla Fisher posted this image with the caption: “Polishing the turd, thanks @sabrinabmakeup @cwoodhair”. We knew we loved her for a reason.

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel shared this selfie on her Instagram mid-way through her hair being done with the caption: “#oscarsglamsquad aka my magicians @karayoshimotobua @hairbyadir”

Salma Hayek

Charlotte Tilbury was a busy lady on Oscars day! Besides taking care of Emma Roberts’ gorgeous red carpet look, she shared this image of the finishing makeup touches for Salma Hayek. She captioned it: “Loved seeing you last night @salmahayek!!!!! You looked SO mesmering in the #dolcevita look with your very own, sumptuous #secretsalma #HotLips lipstick!!!”

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst’s hairstylist, Adir Abergel, posted this image with the caption: “Capturing a final moment with my sweet Kirsten Dunst. We went with deconstructed texture into effortless chignon. #hairbyadir #oscarsbyadir #oscars2017 #kirstendunst

Nina Dobrev

The Vampire Diaries star took over Vanity Fair's Instagram account and posted this pre-after-party red carpet shot: "Ready to walk the carpet!!! Just kidding. Riawna still has to do my hair. @Riawna #Before #GlamSquad

Jordyn Christensen

From Kylie Jenner's latest lip kit launch to cutting edge skincare technology, Jordyn has covered all things beauty for titles including BEAUTYcrew, marie claire and beautyheaven. Her words also appear in Harper's Bazaar and Collective Hub.