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The 'Rude Boy' Effect: Neon Makeup is All The Rage

Rihanna's "Rude Boy" video is not only one of the coolest-looking videos to come out in months; it's also spawned a whole '80s pop art/dancehall queen beauty movement (basically, if Warhol, Keith Haring, Patra, Grace Jones, and "Borderline"-era Madonna had a collective baby, it would be Rihanna). Suffice it to say, we're obsessed! Here, we compiled a gallery of our favorite "Rude Boy"-esque celeb looks and the bold, neon makeup inspired by the look. Blushing violets need not apply... Read More: Rihanna Loves Lady Gaga's SwaggerRihanna's 'Rude Boy' Video
By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” video is not only one of the coolest-looking videos to come out in months; it’s also spawned a whole ’80s pop art/dancehall queen beauty movement (basically, if Warhol, Keith Haring, Madonna, Patra and Grace Jones had a collective baby, it would be Rihanna). Suffice it to say, we’re obsessed! Here, we compiled a gallery of our favorite “Rude Boy”-esque celeb looks and the neon makeup inspired by the look. Blushing violets need not apply… Read More:
  • Rihanna Loves Lady Gaga’s Swagger
  • Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’ Video