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<p>The <strong>MTV Video Music Awards,</strong> also known as the <strong>VMAs, </strong>have always been the place to celebrate musical talent, eye-popping fashion statements, and stunning beauty looks. Either on stage or on the red carpet, A-listers make sure we keep our eyes peeled for their next big gimmick. This year was no different. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757325113640Metro Style VMAs Mariah Carey Ariana Grande.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUuBsdEX05/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande at the VMAs @justjared</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757321969760Metro Style VMAs Ashlee Jessica Simpson.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOU9RyxEQS5/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jessica and Ashlee Simpson @justjared</a></span></span></span></div><p>With historic moments like <strong>Mariah Carey</strong> being awarded as the Video Vanguard, to the <strong>Simpson sisters</strong> reuniting on stage to present an award and to announce their comeback in the music scene, this year’s MTV Video Music Awards showcased plenty of moments to talk about and even more style and beauty moments to remember. To round it up, here are the beauty looks that made a mark on our beauty book!</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ariana Grande</strong></div><p>The “Wicked” movie superstar and pop star Ariana Grande, Glinda-fied the award show. From the red carpet to the awarding ceremony, Ariana showcased her sweet, clean blonde ponytail, complemented by a fairy-like hue around her eyelids and lips. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757322594043Metro Style VMAs Ariana Grande.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Ariana Grande @r.e.m.beauty</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Rosé</strong></div><p>The first K-pop idol to receive the “Song of the Year” award from the VMAs, Rosé flaunted her iconic straight platinum blonde hair with soft, angelic shades for her makeup. She has a flawless base and tightlined, shimmery eyes that elevate her Korean features.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757322689542Metro Style VMAs Rose.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Rosé @justjared</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Sabrina Carpenter</strong></div><p>Bagging three iconic VMA trophies, Sabrina Carpenter rocked her iconic voluminous hair and Old Hollywood glamour on the red carpet and on stage. This time, though, the singer’s makeup was focused on her eyes. Featuring lush lashes, bubble gum shimmer eyeshadow topped with shine, cat-eyeliner, and brushed-up brows. Sabrina’s look also departed from her iconic blush blindness by wearing just a natural flush on her cheeks.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757322936023Metro Style VMAs Sabrina Carpenter.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOU1fJxkfAg/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sabrina Carpenter @justjared</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://metro.style/beauty/2025/8/29/sabrina-carpenter-hair-theory-hairstyles-trend-tiktok-1200" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: The Truth Behind Sabrina Carpenter&#x27;s Hair Theory Trend</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lady Gaga</strong></div><p>Mother Monster never fails to give us an explosive arrival. Winning the “Artist of the Year,” Lady Gaga wore a striking dark beauty look: grungy eye shadow, a 3D gradient lip, and pale white skin–all in true form of what “Lady Gaga” is. Can’t lie, we&#x27;ve missed this beauty look of hers–unapologetic and avant-garde! </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757323094242Metro Style VMAs Lady Gaga.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUih20kdQo/?img_index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lady Gaga @justjared</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Doja Cat</strong></div><p>Doja is slowly introducing us to her refreshing, sweetheart style. After her most daring concept during the “Paint the Town Red” in 2023, she immediately shifted into an &#x27;80s bombshell, wearing a bouffant hairstyle accentuated with a fiery red lipstick. Rawr!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757323210261Doja Cat.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOURXiXkseT/?img_index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doja Cat @justjared</a></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>KATSEYE</strong></div><p>Hands up, EYEKONS! Our favorite girls just made their polished beauty moment on the red carpet. Each of the members had their glam done in a sexy, alluring way, with Sophia wearing a clean ponytail, Daniela in sweet curls, Lara in beautiful browns, Megan with pink highlights in her hair, Manon in angelic shades, and Yoonchae in a signature Korean aegyosal look. Congratulations on the win, and these looks, ladies!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757323512620Metro Style VMAs KATSEYE.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUUgpWEkjG/?img_index=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KATSEYE @justjared</a></span></span></span><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>K-Pop Demon Hunters stars Audrey Nuna, EJAE, &amp; REI AMI</strong></div><p>The animated Netflix film has drawn fans all over the globe and is slowly gaining more and more fans day by day! The stars behind the series proved that they command attention on the red carpet at the VMAs earlier today, in all black ensembles and complementing architectural hairstyles! They kept their makeup to a minimum, but the tresses truly made the look remarkable!</p><div><br/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757324144407Metro Style VMAs HUNTRX.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Zara Larsson</strong></div><p>Zara defined what a sultry and summer-esque look is! On the red carpet, she rocked the 2000s blonde frosty makeup look! With flawless matte base, tanned skin, little to no blush, thin eyebrows, and winged eyeliner. We felt nostalgic just by staring at it! </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757323978625Metro Style VMAs Zara Larsson.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUU6DiEuNJ/?img_index=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zara Larsson @justjared</a></span></span></span><strong>Taylor Momsen</strong></div><p>She&#x27;s a rebel with a cause! Former Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen rocked the VMAs red carpet in dark roots and an even darker eye, making her look like a supermodel in that all black ensemble. Disheveled platinum locks and a nude lip that highlights her lip mole are also beauty details we didn&#x27;t miss!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757324300127Metro Style VMAs Taylor Momsen.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUTvI6EruE/?img_index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taylor Momsen @justjared</a></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Mariah Carey</strong></div><p>The OG diva Mariah Carey deserves an award not just for being MTV VMAs&#x27; Video Vanguard, but for her flawless look that doesn&#x27;t seem to fade away even after all these years. The music icon shone brightly in her golden, wavy tresses, signature smoky eyes and lashes, and her luscious, glossy nude lips. A true living legend, indeed!</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757325028445Metro Style VMAs Mariah Carey.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOUuBsdEX05/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mariah Carey @justjared</a></span></span></span></div>

<p>A VMAs red carpet is never devoid of jaw-dropping hair and makeup looks. Here are this year's best!</p>

A VMAs red carpet is never devoid of jaw-dropping hair and makeup looks. Here are this year's best!

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