See Every Stunning Beauty Look on the 2016 MTV VMAs Red Carpet

Britney added shimmer to her arms and cheekbones for a radiant appearance.

Makeup: Melanie Inglessis
Key product: Westmore Beauty Lasting Effects Body Coverage Perfector in Golden Radiance ($36)

Kim's wet-look hair gave off mermaid vibes.

Hair: Michael Silva
Makeup: Mario Dedivanovic
Key products: Kenra Platinum Texturizing Mist ($22), GHD Platinum Styler ($249), Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powder in Devotion ($44)

Rihanna rocked a total of four badass beauty looks, but we particularly loved this brooding lip she wore to accept her Vanguard Award.

Hair: Yusef
Makeup: Mylah Morales
Key products: MOP Mixed Greens Leave-In Conditioner ($22), GHD Air Hairdryer ($199), Chanel Limited Edition Rouge Allure Velvet Intense Long-Wear Lip Colour in Rouge Audace ($37)

Nicki kept her look simple, focusing on highlighter and contouring makeup that she framed with sleek black strands.

Beyoncé stepped out (with Blue Ivy in tow!) with blond braids and a glimmering gold-highlighted cheekbone.

Ariana accented her ombré ponytail with sporadically crimped strands.

Hair: Aaron Light
Key product: Matrix Style Link Mineral Booster Texture Booster ($20)

The Teen Wolf star wore a sprinkling of glitter on her roots and a gorgeous mauve matte lip.

The model's wob struck the perfect balance of casual and chic.

Hair: Jennifer Yepez
Key product: Honest Beauty Honestly Effortless Sea Salt Spray ($18)

The makeup-free Alicia accented her updo with microbraids.

Hailee wore her hair half up, which allowed her sunset-themed eye makeup to really shine.

Hair: Mark Townsend
Key product: Dove Curls Defining Mousse ($4)

We couldn't decide which aspect of Halsey's look was more covetable: her glossy berry lip or long, fluttery lashes.

A bold updo and dramatic smoky eye made Rita's look stand out.

Hair: Brent Lawler
Key product: GHD Platinum Styler ($249)

Ashley's geometric false eyelashes added funky flair to her flawless, neutral beauty look.

Hair: Renato Campora
Key product: Dove Regenerative Nourishment Serum-in-Oil ($6)

Dascha looked seriously glamorous thanks to her sideswept waves and shimmering skin.

Hair: Cynthia Alvarez
Key product: Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray ($4)

The Final Five (minus Gabby Douglas) showed that they can rock gold-winning beauty looks off the mat, too.

JoJo's matte daytime smoky eye and mauve lip were a softer take on the grunge trend.

Joan kept her makeup extremely neutral except for a swipe of sparkling orange eye shadow.

The singers' pierced braids and dramatic facial jewelry turned heads on the red carpet.

Slicked-back strands and a soft shimmery eye shadow kept the focus of the actress's look on her outfit.

Taylor's stunning smoky eye featured red glitter on her lids and carbon shadow on the outer corners.

The iconic supermodel rocked strands that went all the way down to her upper thighs and glimmering ruby-red lips.

The Saturday Night Live star accented her red gown with subtle bronze shadow and a berry lip.

Makeup: Andrew Sotomayor
Key product: Hard Candy Take Me Out Eye Liner in Nugget ($4)

Tinashé's extremely luminous gold eye shadow peeked through her dense, full lashes.

Matching yellow shadow and an ombré bob topped off Cassie's bold beauty style.

Amber's crimson lip popped against her platinum buzz cut.

Model Winnie Harlow accented her waves with tiny braids and a rhinestone-encrusted veil.

The singer's silver hair stunned against her emerald-green velvet dress.

Alessia opted to wear no makeup on the red carpet, letting her natural beauty shine.

Noted member of Kylie Jenner's girl gang Justine Skye added glowing accents to her eyes and lips.

Snooki's eggplant-colored hair looked beautiful against her bronze complexion.