Zöe Kravitz is impossibly beautiful in a stark black pixie crop and cheekbones to die for. Makeup-wise, we're loving her bold, brushed-up brows and sultry cat liner

Emmy winner for Best Actress in a Drama Elisabeth Moss is pared-down but pretty in pearlescent pink hues

Sarah Paulson gives us dramatic beauty face in a low-hanging middle part and smudged silver underliner. Bonus points for the candy pink, matte lips

Evan Rachel Wood is so polished yet doesn't look like she's wearing much makeup. She's really nailed the perfect blonde brow, and combined with silvery and white shades on the eyes and natural-looking lashes, this is truly makeup goals personified

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is looking gorgeous in Chanel makeup. According to her makeup artist Nick Barose, he used sepia tones on the eyes and lips and a fresh pop of orange on the cheeks

The Crown's Vanessa Kirby cast a seductive figure with her cool girl, bedhead waves, thick brows and full-bodied oxblood lips

Thandie Newton has a knack for wearing difficult tones like greys, browns and mauves with aplomb. Here her skin is warmed up with a peach blusher and luminous complexion

Claire Foy from The Crown is resplendent in old school, glamour girl waves updated with a bright red lipstick that has been patted on for a slightly blurred-out effect that feels very now

Zöe Kravitz is impossibly beautiful in a stark black pixie crop and cheekbones to die for. Makeup-wise, we're loving her bold, brushed-up brows and sultry cat liner

Emmy winner for Best Actress in a Drama Elisabeth Moss is pared-down but pretty in pearlescent pink hues

Sarah Paulson gives us dramatic beauty face in a low-hanging middle part and smudged silver underliner. Bonus points for the candy pink, matte lips

Evan Rachel Wood is so polished yet doesn't look like she's wearing much makeup. She's really nailed the perfect blonde brow, and combined with silvery and white shades on the eyes and natural-looking lashes, this is truly makeup goals personified

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is looking gorgeous in Chanel makeup. According to her makeup artist Nick Barose, he used sepia tones on the eyes and lips and a fresh pop of orange on the cheeks

The Crown's Vanessa Kirby cast a seductive figure with her cool girl, bedhead waves, thick brows and full-bodied oxblood lips

Thandie Newton has a knack for wearing difficult tones like greys, browns and mauves with aplomb. Here her skin is warmed up with a peach blusher and luminous complexion

Claire Foy from The Crown is resplendent in old school, glamour girl waves updated with a bright red lipstick that has been patted on for a slightly blurred-out effect that feels very now

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Emmys 2017: Prettiest makeup and hair looks

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Text: Renée Batchelor

The red carpet at the Emmys 2017 was a sight for sore eyes for those who hankered after beauty looks that were well-executed and unerringly chic. Looking for your inspiration? Check out these rich pickings