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The Best Beauty Looks at the 2017 MTV VMAs

by : Victoria DiPlacido- Aug 27th, 2017

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Lorde proves purple eyeshadow doesn't have to be an over-the-top statement when done with minimal eyeliner and mascara. 

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Demi Lovato's matte skin keeps her full-on glam (big curls, smoky eyes) looking modern. 

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Cardi B wears cream-coloured eyeshadow with a nude glossy lip.  

Jessica Sula does all monochromatic everything — eyes, lips, cheeks and dress — in a gorgeous orange. 

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Paris Jackson's forest-green, reverse cateye (see the super subtle flick at the end?) picks up on the leaves in her Dior gown. 

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Katy Perry pairs a glossy nude lip with purple shadow and loads of lashes. 

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Vanessa Hudgens elevates the traditional cat eye with red glitter.

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Yara Shahidi uses gold as an accent colour in her smoky eye. 

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The topknot is gravity-defying, but we can't stop looking at the gorgeous wash of colour on Joan Smalls' eyes. 

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Teyana Taylor nails this homage to Janet Jackson. 

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Alessandra Ambrosio can do no wrong with this fresh-faced look. 

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