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The Best Beauty Looks From the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

The hair and makeup were as dramatic as the clothes.
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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo once again gave us Y2K vibes with a wash of Melody from Byredo's Eyeshadow 5 Colours in Syren, $70, paired with shocking pink lipstick in the form of Byredo's Lipstick in Tokio Rose, $42. Clayton Hawkins for Matrix gave her a sleek middle part with a cascade of waves that brought plenty of charm.

Image via Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV/ ViacomCBS



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Billie Eilish

Wolf cut, who? The singer/songwriter rocked a piecey blond bob. Her no-makeup makeup look served as a real palate cleanser.

Image via Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV/ ViacomCBS



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Doja Cat

Doja Cat had many looks throughout the night, but made a memorable first impression with a red-streaked half updo from celebrity hairstylist Jared Henderson plus royal purple eye makeup. Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas delivered high-impact color with Pat McGrath Labs Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream, $125, and Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star 006 V2, $46.

Image via ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images



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Rita Ora

The singer's look was a little sweet and a little spicy. Hairstylist Brent Lawler sculpted her blond locks into twists adorned with black bows. While makeup artist Kathy Jeung smoked out Rita Ora's eyes and finished the look with prismatic neutral lip gloss.

Image via Jason Kempin/Getty Images



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Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne made a gorgeous return to the VMAs. Makeup artist Adam Burrell riffed on her outfit with pink eyeshadow, major lashes and a glossy lip. All products were from KVD Beauty, including Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita, $19, and XO Lip Gloss in Petunia, $19, on her pout.

Image via Jason Kempin/Getty Images



BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | SEP 13, 2021 | SHARES
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