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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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Kacey Musgraves

The singer's prismatic purple eyeshadow and winged liner definitely added to her dramatic look. Makeup artist Moani Lee created the romantic makeup using all Pat McGrath Labs products, including Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream, $125, and Skin Fetish: Divine Blush in Nymphette, $38.

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Ciara

Ciara went with the timeless combination of black smoky eyes and neutral lipstick. A sleek low ponytail with a side part rounded out the sexy look.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | SEP 13, 2021 | SHARES
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