Many top professionals instead opted for budget-friendly picks, including CND Beauty’s Vinylux Nail Lacquer and Joico’s JoiMist Protective Finishing Spray, to round out the most coveted celebrity looks from Hollywood’s biggest night. Looking for more proof? We’ve rounded up a few of the key products stars wore to the 2025 Oscars worth adding to your at-home rotation, from Elle Fanning’s $15 hairspray to Ariana Grande’s wallet-friendly eyeshadow palette. Read on for some of the best beauty products under $25 you may or may not have spotted at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.
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We instantly fell in love with singer-songwriter and actor Ariana Grande’s petal pink makeup on the Oscars red carpet, created by celebrity artist Michael Anthony, and inspired by her role as Glinda in Wicked. The monochromatic look was largely anchored by this $25 matte and shimmery eyeshadow palate from Grande’s brand, r.e.m. Beauty.
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Fenty Hair global stylist Ursula Stephen applied the brand’s hair-thickening edge control gel with her fingers to keep supermodel Anok Yai’s natural hair wig looking as sleek as possible at the Oscars.
After curling Emilia Pérez star Selena Gomez’s hair ahead of the red carpet, celebrity stylist Renato Campora used Joico’s Power Spray Fast-Dry finishing spray along with their JoiMist Protective finishing spray to lock the style in place while minimizing frizz. “I was inspired by the silhouette of the dress and jewelry,” Campora said of the look. “Channeling the timeless elegance of Hollywood glamour movie star. A deep side part and polished pin curls exuded sophistication and elegance.”
If you’re looking for a new lip liner recommendation, consider this Demi Moore-approved shade from Charlotte Tilbury. Celebrity artist Sofia Tilbury used the brand’s viral Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk Medium as the base color for the star’s red carpet look.
Celebrity stylist Bob Recine used the Nexxus Volumizing Foam mousse on Miley Cyrus’s hair from root to tip to perfect her Jessica Rabbit-inspired Oscars waves. He also used the foam to slick Cyrus’s hair into an upswept, V-shaped pony at the crown of her head later that night for after-parties.
When it came to singer Coco Jones’s red carpet glam, celebrity artist Diana Sin was largely inspired by the idea of fresh-faced makeup. “Soft smokey eyes using nudes and hints of pink on her cheeks and glimmering lips!” the artist said in a statement. “I wanted to keep it soft and clean for [the night’s] look.” Jones wore a full face of Revlon favorites for the occasion, including this versatile flex concealer.
Actor and comedian Amy Poehler’s hairstylist Kylee Heath used this volumizing powder to give the star’s hair extra lift and a subtle tease for the red carpet.
Vanessa Hudgens’s Eyeliner
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“Inspired by the gown’s black feathers, we kept the makeup soft and neutral effortlessly sophisticated and perfectly balanced,” celebrity artist Jen Tioseco said of actor Vanessa Hudgens’s sophisticated after-party glam. Next to her dewy skin and nude lip, the star’s bold eyeliner look, courtesy of this pigmented pencil, stood out on Vanity Fair’s red carpet.
A Complete Unknown star Elle Fanning’s Oscars updo was held in place all night thanks to a few spritzes of this extra strong hold hairspray from L’Oréal Paris. “Elle’s incredible couture Givenchy dress brought to mind the golden years of Hollywood, so we wanted to create something that would look as beautiful in the years to come as it did tonight,” celebrity stylist Jenda Alcorn says of the star’s glamorous hair look.
It’s hard to beat a red carpet-approved leave-in conditioner, especially one that’s priced under $10. For modern-day off-duty ’90s supermodel-inspired hair styling, celebrity stylist Sami Knight used Monday Haircare’s budget-friendly Moisture Leave-In Conditioner on Emma Chamberlain’s damp hair for added hydration and heat protection. Once dry, it was also used to tousle the star’s hair for a lived-in look for after-parties and beyond.
Each essential used in actor Lily-Rose Depp’s Oscars hair look—from Tresemmé’s extra hold mousse that was used on her wet hair to this refreshing vanilla- and sandalwood-scented fragrance spray—is priced under $25. The mist was used on Depp’s hair right before she hit the red carpet for extra shine.
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