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The Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards, may not be the first event you think of when you picture the glitz and glamour of the award-show season—the Oscars and Golden Globes tend to steal the spotlight—but it certainly has a history of delivering some of the most dazzling red-carpet beauty moments. Last year alone brought us Selena Gomez's red lip/retro bob combo and Pamela Anderson's Veronica Lake waves. So we knew we'd be in for multiple treats once the celebrities started to arrive.

For the first time, stars were given a theme: reimagining Hollywood glamour from the '20s and ‘30s. And as you might expect, some, like Quinta Brunson, truly understood the assignment, while others, like Odessa A'zion, completely ignored it—but in the best way possible.

Here, you'll find all of our favorite hairstyles, makeup looks, and manicures of the Actor Awards, because the actors attending, presenting, and being honored didn't just roll out of bed and stumble in front of the cameras. Plenty of thought and glam-team talent went into the gorgeousness they're giving.

Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson could not have looked more radiant thanks to an anything-but-matte, monochromatic, light pink makeup look by makeup artist Tonya Brewer. “We wanted to give a subtle nod to ‘60s glam with super glowy skin, lots of lash, and a pop of peachy-pink on the cheeks,” she says, referring to Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush in the aptly named Fresh Face. The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink. That glossiness carried over into Hudson's hair, styled by Marcus Francis with lots of wavy volume down the lengths. He used a dollop of Joico JoiWhip foam on the mid length to ends, combing through to distribute the product evenly. “I blew dry the hair with a center part, and used medium-sized hot rollers rolling up from the ends, keeping it flat on the top of her head," he says. "After 20 minutes I took the rollers out and let sit for five minutes before brushing out to smooth and marry the texture together.”

Jenna Ortega

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Jenna Ortega attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Welcome back, Jenna Ortega's eyebrows! After months of being bleached into invisibility, the nominee's brows are back to the same dark brown as her side-parted, loosely wavy hair. Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis used Dior's Diorshow Brow Styler in #03 Brown to help embrace her dark side again. Her polished beauty look—right down to her black nail polish—stood in perfect contrast to her intentionally tattered, nightgown-esque dress.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WWD via Getty Images)Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Emma Stone can make an otherwise casual-looking attempt at partially pulling back a bob look elegant enough to wear with lavender Louis Vuitton. The soft bends of her tendrils frame an equally low-key makeup look featuring natural-looking pink lips and a hint of shimmer around the eyes that echoes the color of her ensemble.

Teyana Taylor

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They say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, and Teyana Taylor knows her signature makeup look needs no notes. Makeup artist Yeika Olivia gave her that softly graphic eye look and glossy ombre lip—featuring L'Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil in shade 201—that stuns every time. “I used the L’Oréal Paris Haute Precision Eyeliner to create a sharp, smoky liner moment that enhances her natural eye shape while keeping the look bold yet refined," Olivia says. She also wore her go-to pixie, cut just a little bit shorter and styled by Edith Donaldson-Wheeler. Her nails exhibited an elevated French manicure, given a hint of gold go with the glamour of the night.

Parker Posey

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Easily the most playful makeup look of the night, Parker Posey's eyes were a gentle explosion of vibrant pastel. “Today’s look on Parker Posey is all about feminine fun and joyful springtime energy," says makeup artist Jo Baker. “We chose a fresh, dewy complexion paired with spiky, statement lashes. A soft wash of pastel lavender is swept across the lids and along the lower lash line, adding a playful pop.” Baker used the Tweezerman Classic Lash Curler to help achieve the retro eye look, and that '60s curl was also seen in her voluminous bob.

Yerin Ha

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Yerin Ha might have been attending one of the biggest nights in Hollywood, but she just inspired our everyday hair and makeup look from here on in. Absolutely flawless in its simplicity, the soft, powdery pink of her cheeks and lips—Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush in Bespoke and Signature Lip Lightweight Lip Blush in Andie—is offset expertly by makeup artist Misha Shahzada with minimalist black, winged liner. Hairstylist Takuya Yamaguchi gave her hair an easy yet polished look with a middle part and a hint of texture. "After adding loose, weightless waves with a curling iron, I finished with Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum to create a light touch of refined, effortless texture—polished in the most understated way," he says.

Kirsten Dunst

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Kirsten Dunst attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Kirsten Dunst has declared that coquette is destined to continue, and who are we to argue? Hairstylist Jenny Cho used Nexxus MVP Styler Multitasking Cream to uplift her hair into a just-loose-enough bun secured with something that has officially surpassed trend status: a black ribbon. Makeup artist Patti Dubroff made her eyes the subtle centerpiece of her glowing makeup look, with a smoky but not overly intense eye.

Dove Cameron

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Allure cover star Dove Cameron proved dark makeup can read soft with her deep burgundy lips and charcoal liner with lush lashes. Her dark brown, middle-parted hair was tucked behind her ears, flowing in loose, smooth waves to the top of her strapless gown, which matched her simple yet impactful black manicure.

Chase Infiniti

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Chase Infiniti celebrated her first Actor Award nomination by sticking with the night's theme, bringing a flapper-like feel with an incredible, bejeweled Louis Vuitton headpiece that let pincurls peek out the sides and the rest of her hair flow out the back. Hairstylist Coree Moreno made sure it stayed perfect all night with L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray. Makeup artist Amber Dreadon prepped her seemingly poreless skin with Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream before giving her a fresh-faced look that works for truly any occasion, including the Fara Homidi Essential Eye Compact in Trio No. 61 and a blend of Smudge & Contour Lip Pencils topped off with Glass Lip Plumping Oil in Pomme.

Demi Moore

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Demi Moore is already a walking work of art, but her sculptural updo took her gorgeousness to a new level. Seemingly mere moments after giving her a head-turning bob for fashion week, hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos did his magic to create a low, knotted look only possible with her famous length. In what may seem like an unexpected makeup move for an otherwise dark look, makeup artist Raoul Alejandre brightened things up with peachy pink on Moore's lips and cheeks.

Odessa A'zion

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Of course Odessa A'zion can make messy and makeup-free look as red-carpet-worthy as any full-beat look with nary a hair out of place. The nominee's curls were piled atop her head in an apparent tribute to chaotic good, and her seemingly bare skin and mascara-less lashes make us want to really lock into our skin-care routine.

Quinta Brunson

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“There once was a girl with a curl right in the middle of her forehead”—and that girl, namely Quinta Brunson, could not have looked more exquisite. A tribute to beauty trends of the past, the multi-hyphenate's hair and makeup felt simultaneously 1920s and 2020s. Her warm, softly smudgy eye shadow was understated enough to really let her dimensional red lip steal the spotlight.

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Natural deodorant, it’s you, not me. I just can’t do this anymore.

As a sweaty person, I need stability. I need to feel protected. I need something that puts as much work into the relationship as I do. Unfortunately, over the last decade, I haven’t gotten any of that from you. In fact, I’m walking away with 10 years' worth of sweat stains, body-odor baggage, and that phantom feeling of underarm drippage. I’ve had enough.

TL;DR: I’m breaking up with my natural deodorant—and going back to antiperspirant.

First, what’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

Growing up, I didn’t know the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. They were used interchangeably in my house (and still are today), even though they are completely different products. A refresher: “Deodorants help with odor, usually by reducing bacteria or masking scent,” says Joyce Park, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in California. “Antiperspirants actually reduce sweat, which, in turn, reduces odor because there’s less moisture for bacteria to break down.”

Unlike deodorants, antiperspirants are made with aluminum and undergo much more testing before hitting shelves. “They’re considered over-the-counter [drugs] and have stricter regulations and formulation guidelines than deodorants,” says cosmetic chemist Amanda Lam.

The aluminum salts in the formula (usually aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum zirconium) reduce sweat by temporarily blocking the opening of the sweat duct, Lam explains: “When you apply it to slightly damp skin, the aluminum dissolves and interacts with proteins in your sweat to form a plug near the surface of the duct,” temporarily stopping the sweat.

“Traditional antiperspirants will typically include other adsorbents like silica, talc, and starch to boost sweat reduction and are anhydrous,” Lam says. “They may also include various silicones to improve feel and glide on the skin.”

Deodorants are also anhydrous (sans water), but they are made without aluminum. “They can also contain absorbents (typically plant-derived starches) and will usually contain something like zinc ricinoleate, which is an odor neutralizer,” Lam adds. “Deos typically feature a blend of natural waxes, butters, and oils rather than silicones. Kind of like one giant lip balm with some starch in it.”

A giant lip balm certainly sounds more fun, but I had used antiperspirant for most of my life. One of my first favorites was the now-discontinued Secret Scent Expressions Va-Va Vanilla, which, as you can imagine, was a sweet-smelling, solid stick, practically made for a 12-year-old girl. It was also incredibly effective at stopping the puberty-induced sweat and odor of said 12-year-old girl (hi, that’s me).

Why I decided to switch to using a natural deodorant:

Before I quit antiperspirant a decade ago, I was struggling with yearslong underarm irritation (itchy inflammation). It wasn’t chronic, but it was constant. “Aluminum salts can be irritating for some people, especially right after shaving,” says Dr. Park. “Fragrance is still a big trigger. More often, it’s a combination of friction, occlusion, shaving, and individual skin biology.”

Also, I worked out all the time, would shave frequently (much too frequently, compared to my current once-a-week razor date), and loved anything with added fragrance. (The sweeter, the better!) Little did I know that I was likely experiencing my now-diagnosed fragrance allergy. These days, too much of it (worn anywhere on my body), and I break out in hives. Fun! All this to say, there was a lot that went into my decision to give up antiperspirant.

In 2016, during the clean beauty boom, I finally kicked antiperspirant to the curb. I’d just joined the Allure team, and we were talking more about what our definition of “clean” was. (Based on our reporting, the topic was introduced around 2010, but didn’t pick up steam until a few years later. It wasn’t until 2019 that Allure recognized the market with its official Clean Best of Beauty seal, which is still prominent today.) During this time, many common, well-known ingredients became our enemies. So, sulfates were stripped from shampoo formulas, parabens were no longer primarily seen as product-extending preservatives (which they are), and conversations about aluminum salts being linked to breast cancer swirled and spiraled. (The breast-cancer link has since been debunked many times over, but more on that later.)

Aluminum-free deodorant, colloquially known as “natural deodorant,” began to flourish. Brands like Lavanila, Schmidt’s, Native, and Kopari dominated the market. Though they did not invent the category, they can definitely be considered a catalyst for the growth of it, especially with representation on shelves in mass retailers like Target, Walmart, and drugstore chains.

As a beauty editor, it was (and still is) my job to try new products, and at the time, there were so! many! deodorants! I was inundated with them in all formats: sticks, mists, and even creams. But the one common thread with all these deos? No aluminum.

The sweat-stopping, often controversial ingredient certainly had a reputation back then (see above), but experts say there has been no hard data to suggest there’s a connection between the aluminum salts in antiperspirant and the development of breast cancer. “This is one of those myths that has had a very long life online—I still get asked this question in my clinic,” says Dr. Park.

"This is one of those myths that has had a very long life online."

“We do not have good evidence showing that aluminum-containing antiperspirants cause breast cancer,” Dr. Park continues. “The theoretical concern came from the fact that aluminum can be detected in breast tissue, and that sweat glands sit near the breast, but detectable does not equal dangerous. Correlation does not equal causation.”

Ten years later, the rumor mill has died down a bit, and, at least for me, antiperspirant no longer feels like a scary option when compared with deodorant. Of course, no one really has to choose between the two—wear one, wear none, wear both, do you!—but they are often pegged against each other in the market.

Why I decided to switch back to using antiperspirants:

Yes, I’m pitting them against each other again, but flipping and reversing it. I’m crawling back to my antiperspirant ex for a few reasons.

First, I’m a heavy sweater.

Quite frankly, the sensation of moisture pouring from my underarms and trickling down my torso has given me the heebie-jeebies one too many times. Now that I’ve upped my gym time, I also have to be cognizant of how my profuse sweating impacts the people around me. I don’t want to fling it onto someone else as I run and jump in my Barry’s classes. They deserve better. I deserve better.

My armpits are “getting used” to natural formulas more quickly.

I’m most excited to leave behind the sensation of waking up one morning, after months of wear, to discover my deo doesn’t want to do its job anymore. It’s like my body would get used to the formula, and then immediately decide it was over it. I’d start to smell just as bad as I did before I started using it.

Obviously, that’s not the way it works; the body doesn’t build a “tolerance,” explains cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos. “The amount and type of sweat and microbial populations can change just enough that the product no longer fits your biology,” she says. “When the bacterial community changes, a deodorant that once worked well may no longer be as effective. It might seem like your body ‘getting used to’ the product, but it’s really microbial drift, not physiological adaptation.”

It could also be due to olfactory fatigue, which, Dobos says, is when you “become so used to the scent of your deodorant that you no longer smell it, making you more sensitive to any breakthrough body odor.” For me, it was most likely the first option—which literally and figuratively stunk.

My rashes didn’t go away.

The underarm irritation I experience every time I wear deodorant is just as uncomfortable as the rashes I got from using aluminum. I was tossing out a natural-deo tube every couple of months, which is superfluous, especially in this economy. “Many natural deodorants rely on essential oils and strong fragrance blends to mask odor, and those are common triggers for allergic contact dermatitis,” says Dr. Park. “The underarm is already a high-friction, occluded area, so it’s more reactive.”

I prefer the texture of aluminum deodorants.

The product textures are different, too, which could also be causing that dreaded, unwanted exfoliation and irritation. “Most natural deodorants have absorbents like clays that may have larger particle sizes than what we are typically used to with traditional deodorants,” says Lam. “This can give that grainy, gritty feel that is sometimes associated with natural deos.”

The experts I spoke with for this story note that none of this makes natural deodorants inherently bad. “If my patients want to use them, I’m fine with that, too, as long as they aren’t running into issues,” says Dr. Park. “But if someone has chronic underarm irritation, and they’re using a heavily fragranced ‘clean’ deodorant, that’s often where I start troubleshooting.”

A final word

So here I am, troubleshooting. I’ve now experienced inflammation, rashes, and even chafing from both types of products. There is no true winner here. But of the two options, only one stops my sweat, and right now, that’s what is most important to me. Therefore, I am going back to the product that will prevent morning, midday, and evening sweats while also keeping me smelling fresh. I will no longer experience afternoon showers under my shirt. Sweat stains on my favorite white tee will be minimal. (Though I’m fully predicting white-powder marks on all my dark tops—you can’t win ’em all.)

And if I accidentally forget to apply one day, no one will notice, thanks to my new nighttime application routine. “Sweat glands are less active when you’re sleeping, so the product has a better chance of forming those plugs effectively instead of getting washed away by active sweating,” says Dr. Park. “Apply it to completely dry skin before bed, let it dry down, and you can reapply lightly in the morning if you want. That simple switch alone often makes a big difference.”

Probably about as big a difference as ending a 10-year relationship, but I digress.