Each year, the hair and makeup looks at the BRIT Awards [1] get better and better — and 2022 is no different. This year, eyeliner is grabbing out attention. There's no shortage of sexy, smouldering eye makeup with a particular emphasis on eyeliner on the red carpet with Anne Marie, Ethan Torchio of Måneskin, and AJ Odudu all wearing the trend.
Other epic looks from the night include, Maya Jama, who stepped out wearing the hottest makeup trend right now: floating liner [2]. Abby Roberts took graphic liner to the next level with her pink gothic vibe [3]. And in true internet beauty sensation style, before her arrival, she posted a GRWM video on her TikTok teasing her look with fans (yes, including us). And Little Simz wore chunky, twisted locs accessorised with silver wire woven in, giving us major "Matrix" vibes.
Keep reading to see all of our favourite celebrity beauty looks from the 2022 BRIT Awards.
Bree Runway Wearing Gold Foil Hair at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Bree Runway made us audibly gasp but when we saw her gold foil topknot [4] on the red carpet.
Laura Whitmore Wearing Crystal-Embellished Hair and Makeup at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Laura Whitmore served jewel-embellished goodness with both her hair and her eyelids — we simply cannot get enough of this playful look.
Little Simz Wears Twisted Locs at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Little Simz wore chunky twisted locs with intertwined silver wire to match her Prada "Matrix" all-black ensemble. [5]
Adele's Hollywood Glamour at the 2022 BRIT Awards
For the BRIT Awards, Adele worked with longtime makeup artist Anthony H. Nguyen [6] for this feline eye makeup moment, which was paired with a '90s lip and precise contour. Sami Knight [7] created the ultra glamorous Hollywood waves to match her overall red carpet royalty look.
Olivia Rodrigo's Sharp Eyeliner at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Olivia Rodrigo [8] went for a super sharp winged liner with a dusting of silver chrome pigment across her eyelids to match her disco dress by Alexandre Vauthier. [9]
Joy Crookes Shimmery Eye Makeup at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Joy Crookes opted for a softer eyeliner look with a diffused wing and wash of gold on her lids to match her heavily embroidered ensemble. [10]
Clara Amfo Wears a Waist-Length Braid at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Clara Amfo wore a waist-length braid to match her belle-esque Richard Malone gown. [11]
Maya Jama Wears Floating Eyeliner at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Maya Jama delivered some floating eyeliner inspiration [12] on the red carpet and we've never wanted to try a take on the trend so quickly.
AJ Odudu Wears Wet-Look Wavy Hair at the 2022 BRIT Awards
AJ Odudu gave us all the mermaid feels with her wet-look waves and feline liner.
Ethan Torchio of Måneskin Wears Bold Eyeliner at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Ethan Torchio gave us a lesson in bold eyeliner at the BRITs this year and we're making notes.
Abby Roberts Wears Gothic Graphic Liner at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Abby Roberts took graphic liner to the next level with this pink gothic look. [13]
Vick Hope's Fringe at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Vick Hope went full fringe for the BRITs thanks to hairstylist Michelle Sultan [14] and she looks nothing short of incredible. looks. "Channelling Lady Diana Ross & Motowning", she captioned an Instagram photo of the night.
Anne-Marie Wears '90s Lip Liner at the 2022 BRIT Awards
The '90s called and wants some tips from Anne-Marie on her incredible matching lip and eye makeup.
220 Kid Wears Floral Buzzcut at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Leave it to 220 Kid to wear a floral buzzcut and nail art to match.
Holly Humberstone Wears Teeny Tiny Plaits at the 2022 BRIT Awards
Look closely and you'll spot the teeny tiny plaits that Holly Humberstone added to her long, wavy hair.