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.)
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Issa Rae's Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyle
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Issa Rae's 2-Toned Eye Makeup and Twisted Braid Hairstyle
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Issa Rae's Silver Glam Eye Makeup
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Issa Rae's Berry Lipstick and Braided Crown Hairstyle
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Issa Rae's Doll-Like Eyelashes and Beaded Cornrows
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Issa Rae's Pompadour Hairstyle
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Issa Rae's Blue Eyeliner and Crimped Ponytail
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Issa Rae's Frosty Eye Makeup and Neutral Lip
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Issa Rae's Smoky Eye Makeup and Sleek Pony
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Issa Rae's Gold Eye Makeup and Pompadour Hairstyle
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Issa Rae's Hot-Pink Eyeshadow and Braided Updo
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Issa Rae's Bold Cat Eye and Long, Sleek Ponytail
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Issa Rae's Red Smoky Eye Makeup and Box Braids
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Issa Rae's Braided Updo Hairstyle
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Issa Rae's French-Braid Ponytail
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Issa Rae's Sunset Eyeshadow
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Issa Rae's Smoky Gold Eyeshadow
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Issa Rae's Graphic Eyeliner and High, Sleek Ponytail
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Issa Rae's Bright-Purple Eye Makeup
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Issa Rae's Monochromatic Pink Eyeshadow and Lipstick
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Issa Rae's Monochromatic Red Lip and Hair
