17 Most Colorful Makeup Looks to Ever Hit the Grammys Red Carpet

Lizzo, 2023

While Lizzo mainly turned heads at the 2023 Grammys thanks to her bold Dolce & Gabbana dress, she paired the summertime look with an orange-pink eyeshadow morphointo into blush combo, along with bold thick lashes to give her that doll-like effect.

H.E.R. (2021)

For the 2021 Grammys, H.E.R. matched her eyes with her velvet, glittering look by rocking a colorful, bold lilac and gold cut crease.

Dua Lipa (2021)

For Dua Lipa’s 2021 Grammy look, she channeled Cher in every inch of her look: including her makeup. She continued the Cher vibes with sculpted cheeks, bushy brows, along with sparkly pink-purple eyeshadow, and nude lips.

Dua Lipa (2020)

With the help of makeup artist Samantha Lau, Dua Lipa came to wow again with another bold, colorful eye makeup look. While she kept it simple with some dark, sculpted brows and nude lips, the star of the show was a blue eyeshadow look with bold lashes and white glittery shadow in the corner. 

Billy Porter (2020)

For Billy Porter’s iconic blue look at the 2020 Grammys, his makeup artist went all out! For the iconic winged eye look, Christine Nelli used baby blue eyeshadow from Smashbox’s Cover Shot Eye Palette in the discontinued colors of Bold Glitter and Denim. As for the metallic lip, it was created by using Smashbox’s Mindful 5 Nourishing Lip Oil.

Nikita Dragun (2020)

YouTuber Nikita Dragun decided to get super creative with her makeup. With the help of makeup artist Steven Tabimba, she boasted a white and black eyeliner look, along with placing glued pearls to the side of her face.

Cardi B (2019)

For Cardi B’s sensational eye makeup look that matched her pink and black dress, a lot went into it. Her makeup artist revealed they used a mix of the Revolution PRO Palette and the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership V: Bronze Seduction Palette.

For the cheeks, they used the darker shade in the Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Trio in Berry Adore, along with Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil in Conspiracy, Myth Cosmetics Geode Liquid Lipstick in Game of Thorns, and Pat McGrath Labs Lust: Gloss in Dare to Bare. 

Rihanna

Is it any surprise that Rihanna showed up with a face full of Fenty? Along with rosy cheeks, Rihanna rocked a bold, mauve Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick and a purple eye makeup look, along with Match Stix Matte Skinsticks in Mocha and Espresso for that sculpted look.

Tove Lo (2016)

Musical artist Tove Lo turned heads in this daring red cat eye that makeup artist Colby Smith said was inspired by Cleopatra, pairing it with a metallic pink copper lip.

Lady Gaga (2016)

Back in 2016, Lady Gaga paid tribute to David Bowie, looking so cool with this circular blue and white eyeshadow look with gems. She matched it with peach lips and blush, and used L’Anza Healing Style Sculpt Dry Clay to make sure all of her hair (eyebrows and on her head) were in place.

Alessandra Ambrosio (2016)

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio turned heads in this understated black ensemble, but really took the look the extra mile by showing off her bold side with a teal and black smokey eye.

Kesha (2010)

Kesha was the Queen of glitter, and we still think about this messy gold, black, and silver glitter eyeshadow look all over the eyes. She kept the rest of her look simple with matching coral blush and lipstick.

Lady Gaga (2010)

Lady Gaga really solidified her bold superstar status in 2010. Not only did she rock a sensational silver look and vibrant yellow hair, but she kept the drama going with bright pink lipstick and a smoky black eye with a white highlight underneath.

Alicia Keys (2002)

While Alicia Keys isn’t about makeup, we still think about her chunky white glitter eye makeup look from the 2002 Grammys.

Cyndi Lauper (1984)

Cyndi Lauper’s look for the 1984 Grammy Awards was peak 1980s fun. Along with the ever-so-iconic metallic gold lipstick, she wowed with bold, metallic eye makeup and pink cheeks.

Grace Jones (1983)

For the 25th Grammy Awards, Grace Jones rocked her iconic colorful look of glossy, red ombre lips, pairing it with bold blue eyeshadow. She topped it off with matte purple and red blush on the cheeks and forehead.

Cher (1974)

Cher always made waves with her fashion and makeup choices, and the 1974 Grammys were no different. She was ahead of her time with matching the pink blush and lips together, along with making them that perfect glossy lip look. As for her eyes, she mixed sheen white and blue, with glittery pink eyeshadow to make an ethereal look!