The Best Beauty Looks From The 2021 CFDA Awards

The 2021 CFDA Fashion Awards brought the glamour. The star-studded affair, which celebrates the best and brightest in American fashion, honored celebs like Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy and designers like Aurora James and Christopher John Rogers. Here, 12 standout beauty looks.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Berry Lipstick

The first-ever Face of the Year award went to The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy. To celebrate her win, the star hit the red carpet in retro curls (complete with a leopard pillbox hat and a veil), winged eyeliner, and a moody, burgundy pout.

Ciara’s Curled Updo

Ciara’s smoldering, smoky eye and neutral lip turned heads, but her curled updo and tousled, face-framing strands really stole the show.

Precious Lee’s 90s-Inspired Lipstick

Game-changing model Precious Lee rocked a ’90s-inspired look featuring gorgeous waves, long bangs that reached her cheekbones and the tip of her nose, and mocha-colored lipstick.

Zendaya’s Jumbo Braids

Always one to shine on the red carpet, Zendaya — who was (rightfully) given the Fashion Icon award — paired her red, two-piece ensemble with extra long box braids and a dewy, fresh complexion.

Jung Ho-yeon’s Blurred Lipstick

Squid Games star and forever beauty icon Jung Ho-yeon kept it simple in a chic bun and *majorly* cool red lip that’s softly diffused outside of her lip lines. Copying this look ASAP.

Karlie Kloss’s Eyeshadow

Makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave Karlie Kloss a silver-y purple smoky eye, which complemented the model’s signature arched brows and easy blonde waves.

Kehlani’s Lip Gloss

Kehlani’s two-toned hair looked extra cool in an edgy, pulled-back style featuring wavy, styled edges and braids. Thick eyeliner and a brown, glossy pout topped the look off.

Paloma Elsesser’s Cut Crease

Makeup artist Marcelo Gutierrez crafted a fun yet simple twist on the graphic eyeliner trend, tracing model Paloma Elsesser’s eyelids with a streak of smoky charcoal liner and adding a little flick on the outer corners of her eyes.

Emily Blunt’s Light Pink Pout

As the host of the evening, Emily Blunt was a vision in orange, matching her tangerine pantsuit by Christopher John Rogers (who was named American Womenswear Designer of the Year) with burnt orange eyeshadow and a pale pink lip.

Cara Delevingne’s Soft Brown Eyeshadow

Presenter and model Cara Delevingne sported a super sleek twisted updo and bronze-y eye makeup that coated the majority of her eyelids. Her MUA blended the same smoldering hue along her bottom lash line, as well.

Rachel Zegler’s Long Waves

West Side Story star Rachel Zegler looked stunning in long, brushed out waves, a deep side part, and a touch of winged eyeliner.

Iman’s Emerald Eyes

Legendary supermodel and presenter Iman sparkled in emerald — and not just of the jewelry variety. Makeup artist Keita Moore coated her lids in a shimmery green shadow, which stood out with baby bangs and a sleek updo.