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Home · Beauty

Beauty Look of the Day

A daily dose of our favorite celeb makeup moments and products to help you get the look!
By Nicole Marie Melton · April 5, 2012October 28, 2020
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Beauty Look of the Day: Condola Rashad

Condola Rashad looked fabulous on the red carpet at the Tony Awards in a dark gray, smoky cateye, shimmery cinnamon-hued blush, and creamy nude lips.

Jemal Countess/ Getty Images
02
Get Condola’s Look

This silky smooth Kat Von D Lock-It Powder Foundation is a long-wearing medium to full coverage pressed powder foundation that delivers a flawless finish.

$34, available at Sephora

03
Beauty Look of the Day: Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland attended the Fox all Star Party wearing a bright streak of turquoise eyeliner on her lower lids for a bold pop of color.

04
Get Kelly’s Look

The Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Liner offers intense color that lasts throughout the day.  The easy-to-handle liner glides on precisely and is waterproof, smudge- and fade-resistant.

$19, available at Sephora

05
Beauty Look of the Day: Sanya Richards Ross

Sanya Richards Ross played with pops of color when she sported this vibrant makeup look at the WE tv Premiere Screening For “Sanya’s Glam & Gold.”

06
Get Sanya’s Look

Summer’s the best time to use bronzer to give your face a sunkissed, golden glow.  Swipe on a light coat of IMAN Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder for the perfect touch of glam.

$16, available at Ulta

07
Beauty Look of the Day: June Ambrose

June Ambrose attended a screening of Sony Pictures Classics’ I’m So Excited wearing an impeccable, creamy red lip and wispy, come-hither lashes.

Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images and Ben Gabbe/FilmMagic
08
Get June’s Look

Kanebo Sensai Collection’s The Lipstick is specially formulated with exclusive anti-aging ingredients that moisten and hydrate while delivering vibrant, rich color.

$55, available at Neiman Marcus

09
Beauty Look of the Day: Ashanti

Ashanti arrived at the Time Warner Cable Media’s “View From The Top” Upfront wearing dark, inky eyeliner and the most scrumptious candy pink lip.

10
Get Ashanti’s Look

Create a mouthwatering pink pout with Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in the shade Fiore.  It glides on like a liquid but dries to an opaque, semi-matte finish for a long-lasting kick of color.

$22, available at Sephora

11
Beauty Look of the Day: Garcelle Beauvais

Garcelle Beauvais attended the White House Down New York Premiere sporting rosy pink cheeks and a striking berry-colored lip.

12
Get Garcelle’s Look

For a sexy purple lip, try Maybelline’s ColorSensational Vivids Lipcolor in Brazen Berry. It’s honey nectar formula helps nourish lips and provides a smooth, creamy feel. Plus, it’s vivid color never goes unnoticed.

13
Beauty Look of the Day: Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan glows in the Miami heat during the 2013 American Black Film Festival in minial makeup and a punchy red lip.

14
Get Sanaa’s Look

For a warm but sassy red lip, you’ll love MAC’s Mineralize Rich lipstick in Everyday Diva True Red. It’s rich formula is great for locking in moisture and giving lips a smooth look throughout the day.

$22, available at MAC Cosmetics

15
Beauty Look of the Day: Kiara Kabukuru

Kiara Kabukuru attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala in clean, dewy skin and a creamy red lip.

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
16
Get Kiara’s Look

For a silky smooth canvas, you’ll adore Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup.  The lightweight formula is perfect for year-round wear and gives off a natural, non-cakey glow.

$39, available at Urban Decay

17
Beauty Look of the Day: Beyoncé

Beyoncé rocked a delicous deep wine lip at the Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live Concert.  (P.S. Don’t miss Beyoncé hit the mainstage at this year’s ESSENCE Fest!)

Larry Busacca/Chime For Change/Getty Images for Gucci
18
Get Beyoncé’s Look

Your lips will love how color rich and creamy these Avon Totally Kissable Lipsticks are.  The full coverage formula is also infused with hydrating oils to keep lips soft and supple throughout the day.

$8 each, available at Avon

19
Beauty Look of the Day: Eve

Eve sported rosy pink eyeshadow, jet black liquid liner, cinnamon-kissed cheeks and high-shine lips at the Q102 iHeart Performance Theater in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

Jeff Fusco/Getty Images
20
Get Eve’s Look

The Wet N Wild MegaLast Retractable Eyeliner has a soft precise tip for perfect application and offers up to 12 hours of smudge-proof wear.

$1.99, available at Walgreens

21
Beauty Look of the Day: Jessica White

Jessica White opted for a head-turning makeup moment with yellow cat eye liner paired with matte mauve lip at the 2013 Jacob’s Cure ‘Dream Big’ Gala.

Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images
22
Get Jessica’s Look

These Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are colorful, creamy, long-lasting and waterproof. Choose from 40 different colors to create a unique look that’s totally you.

$19 each, available at Urban Decay

23
Beauty Look of the Day: Ciara

Ciara glowed while wearing little more than a nude lip to compliment a fresh-faced look as she attended the Tate Americas Foundation Artists Dinner in New York City.

24
Get Ciara’s Look

Create a wide range of neutral makeup combinations with the Becca Ultimate Eye Color Quad. You’ll get four versatile shades of smooth, highly pigmented eye shadows in matte, demi-matte and metallic finishes.

$40, available at Becca

25
Beauty Look of the Day: Michelle Williams

Williams’s pale pink lips paired perfectly with her rosy cheeks when she rocked the red carpet at the 2013 SESAC Pop Music Awards in New York City.

26
Get Michelle’s Look

Flaunt an effortless glow that stays put rain or shine with Cargo’s Water Resistant Blush. This long-wearing formula offers matte color that outlasts perspiration so you don’t have to fuss with reapplication midday.

$26 each, available at Cargo

27
Beauty Look of the Day: Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks attends a celebration hosted by NYLON magazine wearing an intense burgundy lip with silky jet black liquid eyeliner.

Mike Windle/WireImage
28
Get Selita’s Look

For a rich, decadent lip of your own, pick up the new Shine Lipstick by ck one Color. You’ll get a dose of creamy, high-shine color along with hydrating moisture for a lip look you’ll love.

$16 each, available at Ulta

29
Beauty Look of the Day: Naturi Naughton
Naturi Naughton
Jason LaVeris/ FilmMagic
30
Get Naturi’s Look

Mally Beauty’s Red Lip Kit contains all the essentials you’ll need to create a fabulous red lip with a perfectly paired primer, lipstick and lip liner.

$35, available at Mally Beauty

31
Beauty Look of the Day: Cynthia Bailey

Cynthia Bailey of The Real Housewives of Atlanta attend the 2013 Bravo Upfront wearing dramatic deep teal winged eyeshadow, cinnamon blush and glossy mauve lips.

32
Get Cynthia’s Look

Swipe on a few coats of Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Stay On Shadow Paint for an emerald eyes look of your own.

$24, available at Nordstrom.

33
Beauty Look of the Day: Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks attended Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 album release party in creamy rose-colored lipstick, pale pink eyeshadow and lush, dark lashes.

David Livingston/Getty Images
34
Get Jordin’s Look

Enliven your lips with this creamy color with Bobbi Brown’s new Creamy Matte Lip Color.

$24 each, available at Bobbi Brown

35
Beauty Look of the Day: Tia Mowry

Tia Mowry attended the Go Red For Women Red Dress Fashion Show in a dark teal eyeshadow and matching mauve lips and cheeks.

James Lemke Jr/WireImage
36
Get Tia’s Look

 Urban Decay Eyeshadow Singles are ideal for creating your own color-infused smokey eye.  Try the shade Deep End for a teal that’s sure to turn heads.

$18 each, available at Urban Decay

37
Beauty Look of the Day: Jessica White

Jessica White was spotted at the Classic Car Club in New York City in mile-long lashes and a delicious, rich red lip.

Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images
38
Get Jessica’s Look

Experience an intense burst of crimson color with Smashbox’s Love Me Be Legendary Lipstick, new for Spring 2013. You won’t regret stepping out in this dazzling, wow-worthy shade.

$19, available at Smashbox

39
Beauty Look of the Day: Garcelle Beauvais

Garcelle Beauvais sported a glossy, berry lip with flushed cheeks and dark lashes at the LoveGold Celebrates Fred Leighton at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

Donato Sardella/WireImage
40
Get Garcelle’s Look

Drench your lips in deep, luminous color with Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro.  These luxurious and velvety colors offer smooth texture that delivers hours of hold, hydration and comfort.

$32 each, available at Bloomingdale’s

41
Beauty Look of the Day: Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson rocked a juicy pink pout and a silvery smokey eye at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

David Livingston/Getty Images
42
Get Jennifer’s Look!

For the perfect pink pout, go with blacklUp Cosmetics Lipstick in shade RGE20. Its semi-matte texture covers the lips in a beautiful veil of velvety color that lasts for up to 8 hours.

$22, available at blacklUp Cosmetics

43
Beauty Look of the Day: Nichole Galicia

Nichole Galicia attended the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City wearing beaming coral lipstick and rosy, sun-kissed cheeks.

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
44
Get Nichole’s Look

The Tom Ford Lip Color Shine Collection features a range of lustrous shades that deliver rich sheen and vibrant color payoff in a seamless, creamy application.

$48 each, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

45
Beauty Look of the Day: Eva Marcille

Eva Marcille arrived at the Roc Nation Annual Private Pre-Grammy Brunch in far-reaching lashes, creamy mauve lip gloss and glowing cinnamon blush.

46
Get Eva’s Look

Intensify your eyes with the Winks By Georgie faux lash collection.  This luxury lash line features handmade, reusable lashes that can be worn multiple times and a wide array of lash styles to create your very own look.

$15-$18 each, available at Nordstrom

47
Beauty Look of the Day: Jill Scott

Jill Scott looked radiant in a wine lip, full brows and dreamy, wow-worthy lashes at HBO’s post Golden Globe Awards party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Mark Sullivan/WireImage
48
Get Jill’s Look

Get a wondrous wine lip of your own by swiping on one of MAC’s limited editon Marilyn Monroe Lipsticks.

$16.50, available at MAC.

49
Beauty Look of the Day: Keri Hilson

Keri Hilson is the queen of colorful eye makeup. This purple hue that she wore at the Gillette ‘Kiss & Tell’ Experiment really makes her peepers pop!

David Livingston/Getty Images
50
Get Keri’s Look

Laura Mercier’s Colour-To-Go Portable Palette for Eyes, Cheeks & Lips is a double-decker compact, including four eye shadows, Bronzing Pressed Powder, Second Skin Cheek Colour and a mini Lip Glacé.

$48, available at Laura Mercier

51
Beauty Look of the Day: Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon made a flawless makeup statement in a rich, cranberry lipstick and mile-long, wispy lashes when she attended judges auditions for Britain’s Got Talent in Cardiff, Wales.

Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
52
Get Alesha’s Look

The Bite Beauty Luminous Lip Library offers nine Luminous Crème Lipstick shades along with three moisturizing lip treatments—Superfruit Butter, Line and Define Lip Primer and Sheer Balm.

$36, available at Sephora

53
Beauty Look of the Day: Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali attended the BET Networks New York premiere of Real Husbands of Hollywood and Second Generation Wayans in a sparkly green smokey eye and nude lips.

Brad Barket/Getty Images
54
Get Tatyana’s Look

Swipe on a few coats of Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Stay On Shadow Paint for an emerald eyes look of your own.

$24, available at Nordstrom.

55
Beauty Look of the Day: Kerry Washington

Where: The German premiere of Django Unchained in Berlin

Why: Washington’s vivid fuschia lip and glistening golden eyeshadow make a bold beauty statement.

John MacDougall/ Getty Images
56
Get Kerry’s Look

The Dior Holiday Lip Palette contains all the tools you’ll need for a fun fuschia lip. You get three Rouge Dior Lipsticks, along with a Mini Lip Liner, Crème de Rose Lip Balm and Lip Maximizer.

$62, available at Bloomingdale’s.

57
Beauty Look of the Day: Garcelle Beauvais

At the 44th NAACP Image Awards nominations announcement, Garcelle Beauvais glowed in coral lipstick, rosy blush and wispy, black lashes.

Michael Tran/FilmMagic
58
Get Garcelle’s Look

Get a peach lip of your own with Gleam by Melanie Mills Lip Radiance, a high-shine gloss that gives long-lasting color without feeling sticky. Try “Unstoppable” for a vibrant coral hue.

$24 each, available at Gleam by Melanie Mills

59
Beauty Look of the Day: Kelly Rowland

On New Year’s Eve at the Rain Nightclub Las Vegas, Rowland decorated her eyes, lashes and lips in a wow-worthy beauty statement to bring in 2013 with a bang!

Steven Lawton/FilmMagic
60
Get Kelly’s Look

These color-rich Buxom Color Choreography Eyeshadow Palettes offer a range of finishes from matte to shimmer in a multitude of dreamy shades, including a bold pop of color.

$36 each, available at Sephora.

61
Beauty Look of the Day: Nicki Minaj

The over-the-top MC paired a bright, sparkly gold eyeshadow with her trademark Barbie-pink lipstick when she attended a New Year’s Eve Party at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas.

Jonathan Leibson/WireImage
62
Get Nicki’s Look

Create a sparkly eye makeup look without loose glitter flying everywhere with these easy-to-apply appliques from Violent Eyes. Each pack contains eight smudge-proof stickers that can be cut to fit your unique eye shape.

$9.99, available at Violent Eyes.

63
Beauty Look of the Day: Claudia Jordan

Jordan’s colorful makeup is well put together without being overly flashy or gaudy. This vivid beauty look was perfect for her New Year’s night out at a private dinner in Los Angeles.

64
Get Claudia’s Look

Swipe on a few colors from the Vice Palette by Urban Decay for a vibrant eye makeup look of your own. This compact contains 20 new Urban Decay shades created exclusively for this collection.

$59, availble at Sephora

65
Beauty Look of the Day: Christina Milian

Christina Milian gave great face in contoured eyeshadow, sculpted brows and shiny, nude lips as she was leaving the “Big Morning Buzz” taping in NYC.


Ray Tamarra/Getty Images
66
Get Christina’s Look

Get a photo-ready finish with Smashbox’s Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer.  Choose from three different formulas: “Adjust” is green-toned to reduce redness and correct botchy skintone; “Blend” is apricot-toned to even out skintone and specifically counteract dark spots including brown spots and uneven skintones; and “Balance” is lavender-toned to brighten dull or sallow skin and even out skintone.

$38 each, available at Sephora.

67
Beauty Look of the Day: Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks was spotted front row at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week sporting hot pink lipstick and silver-lined eyes.

68
Get Selita’s Look

The Painted Love Lipstick is a rich, bold-color lipstick inspired by tatoo artist and reality star Kat Von D.

$19, available at Sephora.

69
Beauty Look of the Day: Keri Hilson

Keri Hilson dazzled in soft green liner under the eye, long wispy lashes, and a shimmering soft pink lip gloss when she attended the VH1 Divas 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Getty Images
70
Get Keri’s Look

Create a glistening, two-toned eye makeup look with Eye Shimmer from The Body Shop, a range of lightweight, long-lasting and crease-resistant eye shadows.

$9 each, available at The Body Shop.

71
Beauty Look of the Day: KeKe Palmer

KeKe Palmer arrived at the 2012 Do Something Awards wearing a matte orange lip and a streak of gold eyeliner.

72
Get KeKe’s Look

Black Opal’s Tropica Lipstick is sure to be an orange lipstick you’ll put in heavy rotation this spring.

$7.25, available at Black Opal.

73
Beauty Look of the Day: Letoya Luckett

Letoya Luckett flaunted a bright red lip while dining at Nobu in Los Angeles.

74
Get Letoya’s Look

Stila Longwear Liquid Lip Color in the shade Fiery delivers hours of intense moisture and rich color with a creamy finish.

$22, available at Stila.

75
Beauty Look of the Day: Nia Long

Nia Long attended the opening night for Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth in a shiny pink lip and glowing bronzer.

76
Get Nia’s Look

This sparkling Buxom Lips gloss instantly creates the look of luminous lips with vibrant shine.

$10, available at Sephora.

77
Beauty Look of the Day: Christina Milian

Christina Milian rocked a vibrant, matte pink lip while attending Mercedes Benz Miami Fashion Week.

78
Get Christina’s Look

Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in the shade Vigne is a color-rich formula that goes on bright for a powerful pout. It also contains antioxidants for ultra-smooth lips.

$24, available at Sephora.

79
Beauty Look of the Day: Tamia

Tamia paid a visit to the ESSENCE office in a fresh-faced makeup look consisting of dark eyeshadow, subtly bronzed cheeks and a nude, glossy lip.

80
Get Tamia’s Look

Achieve a shimmering bronzed glow with a few swipes of IMAN Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder.

$16, available at Ulta.

81
Beauty Look of the Day: Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona attended Nobu in Los Angeles in a vivid lavender lip and her signature winged eyeliner.

82
Get Melanie’s Look

Lancome’s Rouge in Love Boudoir Time Lipstick offers vivid, high-potency color that won’t budge for up to six hours of wear.

$25.00 each, available at Nordstrom.

83
Beauty Look of the Day: Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks arrived at the BET Awards premiere in Los Angeles wearing glowing green eyeshadow and creamy nude lips.

84
Get Selita’s Look

Swipe on L’Oreal’s Infallible Eyeshadow in the summer’s newest shades for an intense eye color of your own.

$7.99 each, available at Ulta

85
Beauty Look of the Day: Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter attended the Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection premiere in NYC wearing a sexy smoky eye and glossy pink lips.

86
Get Tika’s Look

bareMinerals READY Blush enhances cheeks with rich, buildable color and stays put all day long.

$22, available at Bare Escentuals

87
Beauty Look of the Day: Solange

At the “See What Unfolds” Live Performance, Solange sported deep brown eyeshadow, heavy black eyeliner and a creamy, pink lip.

88
Get Solange’s Look

For kissable color, L’Oreal Colour Caresse Luminous Lipcolours come in fresh, clean shades that glide on with sensual shine.

$9.99 each, available at L’Oreal.

89
Get Solange’s Look

For kissable color, L’Oreal Colour Caresse Luminous Lipcolours come in fresh, clean shades that glide on with sensual shine.

$9.99 each, available at L’Oreal.

90
Beauty Look of the Day: Eva Marcille

Can you say bronze goddess? Eva, the Diva, worked her magic in an all-over glow with a smoldering smoky eye at the OK! Magazine Sexy Singles Party in Hollywood, California.

91
Get Eva’s Look

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.

92
Beauty Look of the Day: Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae attended the Friars Club and Friars Foundation Honors wearing a bright matte pink lip and smudged, smoky eyeliner.

93
Get Corinne’s Look

MAC’s spring collection included this shockingly bright, matte pink that stays put for hours on end.

$14.50, available at MAC.

94
Beauty Look of the Day: Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland attended Vegas Magazine’s 9th anniversary celebration in bright fuchsia lipstick with matching eyeshadow and lush lashes.

95
Get Kelly’s Look

If you’re daring enough to rock the brightest lip shades of the season, Estée Lauder Pure Color Sequin Finish Glosses will give you a powerful pout.

$22.50 each, available at Estée Lauder.

96
Beauty Look of the Day: Kerry Washington

Washington flaunted wow-worthy lashes and a dreamy red lip at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

97
Get Kerry’s Look

The Ardell Professional Trio Collection offers three lightweight styles in one package so you can create a customized lash-tastic look.

$9.59, available at Ulta.

98
Beauty Look of the Day: Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union’s dewy, glowing skin was pure perfection when she arrived at the Delano Hotel in Miami.

99
Get Gabrielle’s Look

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.

100
Beauty Look of the Day: Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls attended the CFDA Awards in a matte, deep fuchsia lip and clean, strong brows.

101
Get Joan’s Look

Mirabella Lipstick in Downtown Diva is a rich shade your lips will love.

$22, available at Mirabella Beauty.

102
Beauty Look of the Day: Alexandra Burke

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.

103
Get Alexandra’s Look

Pile on the color and sun protection with Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15. 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.

104
Beauty Look of the Day: Kat Graham

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

105
Get Kat’s Look

Swipe on a few coats of this high-intensity eyeshadow for a rich purple lid of your own.

$18, available at Sephora.

106
Beauty Look of the Day: Tanika Ray

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

107
Get Tanika’s Look

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.

108
Beauty Look of the Day: Beyoncé

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

109
Get Beyoncé’s Look

Add a subtle glow with the jane iredale Quad Bronzer compact that can be used on the cheeks or eyes for a natural-looking radiance.

$48, available at jane iredale.

110
Beauty Look of the Day: KeKe Palmer

KeKe Palmer stepped out at the Nickelodeon 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards wearing a streak of purple eyeliner paired with a fun fucshia lipstick.

111
Get KeKe’s Look

For the perfect pink pucker, we recommend Mirabella Beauty’s new Colour Luxe Lip Gloss in Wink ($26.00).

112
Beauty Look of the Day: Janelle Monae

At ESSENCE’s first Best in Black Beauty Awards 2012 at The Dream Hotel in NYC, Janelle Monae rocked sizzling red lipstick, thick black eyeliner and dewy skin.

113
Get Janelle Monae’s Look

A cult classic among beauty junkies, MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo is a matte scarlet shade that looks gorgeous on virtually every skin tone under the sun.


$14.50, available at MAC.

114
Beauty Look of the Day: Erica Campbell

At WE TV’s Mary Mary series premiere screening, Erica Campbell glowed in copper eyeshadow and a shiny nude lip.

115
Get Erica’s Look

The Stila “In the Light” Palette contains all the shimmering shades you’ll need to create a contoured, golden lid.

$39, available at Sephora.

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