Zendaya just resurrected this divisive makeup trend on the SAG Awards red carpet

Zendaya may not have snagged Best Female Actor in a Drama Series at this year's SAG Awards but she did take home the trophy for 2023's best beauty look. Think: Cosmo's unofficial official crowning... and IMO, rightfully so, too!

At the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards that took place overnight [26 February] at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California, stars walked the walk (read: red carpet) in head-to-toe glam. Zendaya, however, stole the spotlight with her newly cut bob that had been styled in the most effortless curls and voluminous side part. See! She's proving that short hair can be versatile!

The actor's hairstylist for the night, Tai Simon opted for a 1950s Old Hollywood feel and mastered the vintage look with the use of OGX Beauty products. Shop the entirety of all Tai used below.

Oh, and just in case you missed the details, Zendaya took to her Instagram to share an up-close look at her equally stunning makeup, created by artist, Raoúl Alejandre. The soft blush eye, matching flushed cheek and glossy pink lip are all one to note, however, the stand-out has to be her lower lash falsies.

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The individual clusters very much resemble long spider legs (in the best way possible, ofc) but are also a marmite makeup trend that has caused debate since the dawn of time... and by dawn of time, I mean the early 2010s. The look involves smothering on layers of mascara until your lashes gather into little clumps – and as expected, some aren’t huge fans of the effect but for others, it’s a go-to for helping to draw attention to the eyes.

To layer mascara or to not layer mascara, there's no denying that Zendaya turned up and out for this year's SAG red carpet. But hey, did you expect any less?!

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Lia Mappoura

Beauty Writer

Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).

In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.