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The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week

With most eyes focused on New York Fashion Week, we kept track of the celebrity sightings you might have missed. As usual, our favorite Hollywood starlets are serving makeup moments that could easily double for fall beauty inspo. From the Toronto Film Festival to TV premieres, these are the top 10 looks of the week.  
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Lupita Nyong’o

On Sept 11, Lupita Nyong’o stole the show at Vanity Fair and Tiffany & Co.’s private dinner in this emerald green head wrap.

The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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02
Jennifer Hudson

On Sept 11, Jennifer Hudson complimented her red ensemble with matching lipstick at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Sing.

The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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03
Laura Mvula
On Sept 15, Laura Mvula played up her edgy style with a smoked out eye and turquoise makeup at the 2016 Mercury Prize event.
The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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04
Michelle Mitchenor

On Sept 12, Michelle Mitchenor took our breath away at the premiere of Fox’s Lethal Weapon. The hair, the blue eyeliner and the lashes are sheer perfection.

The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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05
Garcelle Beauvais

On Sept 14, Garcelle Beauvais’ hair was laid to perfection on the set of The Celebrity Perspective. We love how effortless her makeup always looks!

The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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06
Kandi Burruss

On Sept 15, Kandi Burruss flaunted her burgundy locks and flawless makeup at the ESSENCE and Johnson & Johnson Path To Power event in Atlanta. The slayage is real.

The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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07
Naomie Harris

On Sept 10, Naomie Harris rocked a subtle, yet chic beauty look to the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Moonlight.

The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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08
Precious Lee
On Sept 13, Precious Lee slayed the red carpet in a poppin’ red lip at the launch of Christian Siriano x Lane Bryant.
The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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09
Rita Dominic
On Sept 11, Rita Dominic wore blue eyeshadow the right way while attending the Toronto Film Festival premiere of 76.
The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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10
Taraji P. Henson
On Sept. 10, Taraji P. Henson’s blonde bob and merlot lip were a winning combo at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of Hidden Figures.
The 10 Best Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week
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