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Great Beauty: Less is More

Great Beauty: Less is More
By · August 8, 2011October 28, 2020
01
Lala Vasquez Anthony

The TV personality used to go hard in heavily lined eyes and fuschia lipstick, but these days she rocks simple liquid liner and a nude lip. So chic!

02
Tyra Banks

The supermodel-turned-mogul was unabashedly glam in her amethyst smokey eyes and raspberry shimmer gloss, but we think her dewy, sun-kissed look makes her look fresher. Let us know which prefer!

03
Kelly Rowland

We love Kelly’s colorful makeup, but she totally glows in natural, more muted shades that put her flawless skin on blast!

04
Solange Knowles

Solange is now well-known for her fab bohemian style — but sometimes she goes over-the-top with her makeup! Do you love the graphic, color-blocked eye or her more au naturale look?

05
Rihanna

Recently, RiRi went full-on retro in pin curls, pastel purple shadow and a bright, orange-red lip. But she’s equally gorgeous in a dab of clear gloss and individual lashes! Which is your fave?

06
Letoya Luckett

The singer and boutique owner has been known to hit the red carpet in major makeup (ie, heavy liner, lashes and blush). We love her scaled-back look the most! What’s your opinion?

07
Keri Hilson

This blonde songstress wears an intense look in the winter — smokey gray eyes, metallic lips — but in the summer, shes favors a lighter look (ie, gold shadow and coral gloss). Which is your fave?

08
Chanel Iman

With dramatic, winged, smokey eyes and hair in her face, Chanel Iman looks every inch the seductress. But she’s so much softer and fresher in pulled-back hair and no-makeup makeup! Which do you prefer?

09
Beyonce

With winged eyeliner and orange lips, Bey looks like a 1950’s siren! But with barely-there makeup, she glows like a bride on her wedding day. Which do you think suits her more?

10
Angela Simmons

At a Pastry launch event, Simmons looked luscious in electric pink lips and loads of black liquid liner — but she’s just as smoking-hot in subtle eye pencil and matte nude lips. Thoughts?

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