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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.

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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.

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