Narrowing down Lupita Nyong'o's [1] best beauty looks was difficult, to say the least. Between her shocks of lip color [2] and metallic hair accessories, there have been many moments we were both wowed and inspired to go bolder with our beauty decisions. Ahead are our picks for Nyong'o's best and boldest makeup, skin, and hair looks that made us audibly gasp — take notes.

Flipped Under Bob

Cloud Puff With Gold Twine

Afro With Picks

Exposed Alligator Pins

Waterfall Side Braid

Shaped Natural Bob

Sky High Top Knot

Cobalt Lipstick

Metallic Orange Lids

Multicolored Eyeshadow

Silver Threaded Ponytail

Natural Hair With Fresh Face

Winged Liner With Bronze Lips

Tangerine Liner and Rhinestones

Braids With Golden Accents

Braided Updo with Deep Purple Gloss

Blue Eyelashes

Jade Underliner

Updo With Silver Accessory