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We’re expecting the 2022 VMAs to be even more influential.

triptych of Ros from Blackpink Lizzo and Dove Cameron looking at camera at VMAs

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Lizzoshowed up early and set the bar sky-high for the rest of this year’s attendees.

Where do we even start?

Jennifer Behr

Tori Headband in Satin

Hello,siren eyes!

Lizzo attends the 2022 MTV VMAs in teal lipstick wet look hair and a voluminous dark blue gown

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Her two pigtail braids bring the focus to her gaze, along with two thick tendrils.

Emo girl, definitively.

To get her eye look, shop the products Teter used below.

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It all comes together to equal a pretty perfect beauty ensemble by Ms. Monet.

And if there’s ever been a case for embracingcloud hair, this is it.

She’s hitting all the high notes tonight.

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She’s a mirrorball.The Grammy winnerjust arrived wearing a bedazzled cat eye to match her disco ball-esque dress.

The best part about this look?

We can absolutely pull it off at home with eyelash glue andsome face gems.

black pink in black dresses on the VMAS 2022 red carpet

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We never knew this bleached creamsicle situation needed a spot on the mood board.

And the nails and smoky eye match!

Ladies and gentlemen, Lil Nas X.

sabrina carpenter in a headband and a sequin dress on the red carpet

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Along with some sparkly green eyeliner, some black and nude polish completed the look.

Nail artistTemeka Jacksonapplied two shades of OPI gel polish to perfect the ensemble.

you’re able to shop the lacquer versions of the shades here.

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We’re enlisting everyhot toolwe’ve got to try and copy them.

A Barbie girl in a Barbie world, if we’ve ever seen one.

Add the matching stiletto nails and we’ve come full circle.

Dove Cameron at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards posing for camera

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See more red carpet beauty moments:

And now, watch Chloe Bailey break down her beauty evolution:

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chloe Bailey in a silver dress at VMAs

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Taylor Swift attends the 2022 MTV VMAs in a silver dress and red lipstick

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avril lavigne in a black outfit with orange and bleached hair

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ashley graham in a black dress with a smokey eye and nude lipstick

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The Best Fashion and Beauty Looks at the 2022 VMAs — See Photos

The Best Fashion and Beauty Looks at the 2022 VMAs — See Photos

conan gray with bouncy curls on the red carpet

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nicki minaj in a pink wig speaking into a microphone

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