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These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week

As we approach the tail end of summer and inch ever closer to Fashion Month, celebrities are making the most of their summer glows before the temps drop. See which brown beauties caught our eye this week. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 27, 2020
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Jessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr’s voluminous curls were hard to ignore at the August 15 red carpet premiere of War Dogs.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Erica and Tina Campbell
On August 17, Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary sported matching lipstick (and smiles!) to the Hollywood premiere of Ben Hur. These sisters always look fab.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Andra Day
On the 17th, singer Andra Day’s gray lipstick and red shadow made us double take. This futuristic beauty look is a departure from her signature retro makeup.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Jaden Smith
We absolutely love the way Jaden Smith has been styling his dreadlocks this summer! On August 16, he accessorized them with gold accents for Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood bash.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Joan Smalls
“Lit from within” is the only way to describe Joan Smalls’ angelic look at W Hotel’s bash on August 17.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Chanel Iman
On August 17, model Chanel Iman rocked a simple, sexy makeup look to a W Hotel bash. How perfect is her nude lip?
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Lesha Rochelle
On August 14, Lesha Rochelle rocked brown makeup to the Sundance NEXT Fest premiere of The Greasy Strangler. We’re gonna copy this look all fall.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Kara Royster
Kara Royster made a convincing case for blonde ombre locks at the August 14 premiere event for Kubo and The Two Strings.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Keke Palmer
We cannot stop gawking over Keke Palmer’s perfect pixie. On August 16, she paired the new ‘do with simple makeup at Glamour’s Women in Technology and Politics Dinner.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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Zoe Saldana
On August 18, Zoe Saldana’s pink lipstick and bronze shadow combo were a standout at China’s Star Trek Beyond red carpet premiere.
These Are The Best Red Carpet Beauty Looks Of The Week
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