We Could Stare at Issa Rae's Red Carpet Beauty Looks For Hours (Remember Red Carpets?)

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No one commits to a beauty look quite like Issa Rae. Whenever the Insecure star steps out on a red carpet, speaks at an event, or hosts a show, like Saturday Night Live, she leaves out no detail with her hair and makeup.

If ever you're feeling stuck in terms of creativity, a quick scroll through some of Rae's best beauty moments is an instant fix. She has tried every hairstyle under the sun, from box braids to twists, braided updos, cornrows, Afros, and pixie cuts, and loves to accessorize her styles with hair clips and beads.

As for her makeup, Rae is the queen of monochromatic beauty looks that match her outfits. From bold liner to bright eyeshadow, she likes to bring attention to her eyes and really make a statement.

Keep scrolling to see some of Rae's best beauty looks from over the years for yourself. (Warning: it will instantly make you pull out your brightest eyeliner.)

Issa Rae's Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle

Issa Rae's 2-Toned Eye Makeup and Twisted Braid Hairstyle

Issa Rae's Silver Glam Eye Makeup

Issa Rae's Berry Lipstick and Braided Crown Hairstyle

Issa Rae's Doll-Like Eyelashes and Beaded Cornrows

Issa Rae's Pompadour Hairstyle

Issa Rae's Blue Eyeliner and Crimped Ponytail

Issa Rae's Frosty Eye Makeup and Neutral Lip

Issa Rae's Smoky Eye Makeup and Sleek Pony

Issa Rae's Gold Eye Makeup and Pompadour Hairstyle

Issa Rae's Hot-Pink Eyeshadow and Braided Updo

Issa Rae's Bold Cat Eye and Long, Sleek Ponytail

Issa Rae's Red Smoky Eye Makeup and Box Braids

Issa Rae's Braided Updo Hairstyle

Issa Rae's French-Braid Ponytail

Issa Rae's Sunset Eyeshadow

Issa Rae's Smoky Gold Eyeshadow

Issa Rae's Graphic Eyeliner and High, Sleek Ponytail

Issa Rae's Braided Updo

Issa Rae's Bright-Purple Eye Makeup

Issa Rae's Monochromatic Pink Eyeshadow and Lipstick

Issa Rae's Monochromatic Red Lip and Hair

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