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Great Beauty: Sexy Summer Makeup

Great Beauty: Sexy Summer Makeup
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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Think Pink

At the “Giving Is Glamorous” charity and beauty benefit, Tanika Ray sported a fun, matte pink lip and dark eyeliner.

Great Beauty: Sexy Summer Makeup
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MAC Lipstick in Budding Love

Matte lips are still on trend for summer and we love MAC’s Budding Love for its pinkish-lavender hue.

$14.50, available at MAC.

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Color Rich

At the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Alexandra Burke made a major beauty statement in a rich, creamy red lip, thick lashes and perfectly contoured mocha eyeshadow.

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Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15

Pile on the color and sun protection with this double-duty lip stain. Not only does this formula offer intense, layer-able color, it blends oils and waxes with sugar, a natural humectant that ensures long-lasting moisture.

$22, available at QVC.

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Double Up

Meagan Good was in the mood for big, bold color and chose a Barbie-pink lip with ocean blue nails at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Sephora Summer Ready Nail Collection

Go wild with vivid nail shades with Sephora by OPI Nail Colours. Choose from solid, iridescent or glitter finishes for a manicure that will be a perfect ten.

$31 for the set, available at QVC.

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Peachy Keen

Beyoncé rocked little more than peach lipgloss and mascara and looked as beautiful as ever at the Costume Institute Gala.

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jane iredale Quad Bronzer

Add a subtle glow with this multi-tasking compact that can be used on the cheeks or eyes for a natural-looking radiance.

$48, available at jane iredale.

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Neutral Territory

While attending the Skinnygirl Cocktails Rock The House Party, Gabrielle Union opted for a natural makeup look complete with smooth skin and a shiny lip.

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Origins A Perfect World BB Cream

While BB creams can be tricky for us brown girls (click here to find out why), this complexion-perfecting formula suited our skin tone and left behind a glowy, poreless canvas.

$35.00, available at Origins.

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High Shine

Monica looked stunning in a bright fuchsia lip and fierce copper and gray eyeshadow at her album launch party. Megawatt lashes add an extra-special touch.

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Estée Lauder Pure Color Sequin Finish Gloss

If you’re daring enough to rock the brightest lip shades of the season, these high-shine, shimmering glosses will give you a powerful pout.

$22.50 each, available at Estée Lauder.

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Two Times the Color

It’s rare that someone can pull off a bright purple lids and a bright red lip, but Kat Graham executed this look flawlessly at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens in Las Vegas.

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SKINDINAVIA No More Shine Makeup Finish
SKINDINAVIA No More Shine Makeup Finish
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You Glow Girl

Nia Long arrived at the Children Uniting Nations Oscar Viewing Party Fundraiser wearing a clean, fresh makeup look with shimmery gloss and golden-coral blush.

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Merle Norman Bronzing Powder

Designed for daily wear, this bronzing powder delivers an instant, healthy-looking glow. Best of all, it can be worn alone to create contour or under your favorite blush for a deeper, high-impact cheek color.

$20, available at Merle Norman.

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