Issa Rae proves that beauty can be bold and fun. From experiments with eyeliner to a smoky eye compromised of unconventional colors, she's constantly trying something new. Take note of some of Rae's most memorable makeup and hair moments, ahead.
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2012
Early on, Rae kept her natural hair short, with glowing skin and a shimmering, pink shadow.
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2014
Growing her hair out, Issa Rae took to this red carpet event with a darker eye look.
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2016
Issa Rae looked elegant in an updo compromised of thick braids, which were twisted about her head.
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2017
This look combined bright blue eyeshadow with a neutral, slightly sparkly, lip. Rae also wore her hair down, which showed off the volume of her kinky curls.
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2017
For this hair down moment, Rae chose braids, and she paired the style with a pink lip.
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2018
Rae got into the spirit of the Black Panther premiere, wearing her hair in a twisted updo with accents. She lined her lids in deep red sparkly shadow.
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2018
Rae chose a glossy, glittery routine for the Met Gala. She further extended the sparkle with face-framing braids adorned in beads.
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2019
Wearing colored blue liner, Rae showed off a look that made use of negative space. She also wore a rare ponytail.
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2019
Rae proved that a smoky eye can be sparkly and filled with swatches of purple coloring.
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2019
Another instance of playing with eye shadow, Rae paired the dramatic look with an oversized braid.
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2020
Wearing her hair down, Rae used a jeweled accessory to section back part of her straightened style.
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2020
This routine featured the use of a single, loose spiral to accent a pulled back hairstyle.
