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10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week

Celebrities are a major source of inspiration for our makeup routines. As the gatekeepers to what’s new and hot, we count on A-listers to show us which products are worth investing in.  This week’s best makeup moments are getting us excited to swap out our summer brights for a more subdued fall palette. Click through for all the inspiration you need to make transitional beauty look luxe. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 27, 2020
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Christina Milian
On Aug. 8, Christina Milian oozed sexiness on the TCA Press Tour red carpet. Her bronzed skin, bone straight hair and nude lip are the perfect makeup look for hot, summer nights.
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Justine Skye
From the purple nails to the deep red lips, Justine Skye’s beauty game was on point at the NextRadio App Summer Pool Party on Aug. 7.
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Karrueche Tran
On Aug. 10, Karrueche Tran’s mermaid waves and sun-kissed skin made heads turn at BET’s “How To Rock Denim” event.
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Nicole Atieno
On Aug. 9, Wilhelmina model Nicole Atieno rocked a subtle, lavender lip and smoky eyes to the screening of IFC Films’ Disorder. What an understated, but gorgeous look!
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox also hit the TCA Press Tour twice, but our favorite makeup moment happened on Aug. 8. Between the red lip, voluminous locks and long lashes, we’re so ready to borrow this look for Fashion Week!
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Vivica A. Fox

Vivica A. Fox’s tangerine lips were a standout at the ‘Hollywood Today Live’ set on Aug. 11.

10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Lex Scott Davis
Actress Lex Scott Davis attended the same party as Niecy on Aug. 10 and rocked a gold lipstick that we’re dying to find. This is the perfect lip color to wear as the weather cools down.
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Niecy Nash
You can never go wrong with a red lip! Niecy Nash certainly channeled her inner vixen while attending a TCA Party on Aug. 10.
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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‘The Get Down’ cast

A trifecta of next level beauty dominated the world premiere of ‘The Get Down’ (Aug. 11) as Shyrley Rodriguez, Herizen Guardiola and Stefanee Martin posed together. Stefanee’s aqua shadow is end of summer goals.

10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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Keri Hilson
When doesn’t Keri Hilson look like a goddess? We’re gushing over this simply flawless makeup look she wore to the Cocktails With Claire event on Aug. 6.
10 Must-See Celebrity Makeup Looks Of The Week
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