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Home · Beauty

Celeb Beauty: Kimora Lee Simmons' Makeup Evolution

Celeb Beauty: Kimora Lee Simmons' Makeup Evolution
By · May 1, 2012October 28, 2020
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2002: Fresh Face

Before Lee Simmons became a business mogul, she was a runway star. The smiling beauty attended the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards wearing shiny cranberry colored gloss and subtle gold eyeshadow.

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2005: Rising Star

At the launch of her first fragrance, Kimora Lee Simmons, the happy entrepreneur was the center of attention in bronzed cheeks, copper eyeshadow and her trademark long, jet black hair.

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2005: Feeling Blue

Lee Simmons arrived at the 3rd Annual Action Awards Benefit wearing light blue eyeshadow and shimmering lip gloss.

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2005: Blonde Ambition

Lee Simmons shocked us all when she changed up her look at the Vibe Awards with bright blonde strands and a pretty pink lip.

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2006: Glowing and Gorgeous

At the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala, Lee Simmons dazzled in shimmering shadow and a glossy nude lip.

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2007: Purple Passion

While out-and-about at New York Fashion Week, Lee Simmons added a pop of color to her look with lavender eyeshadow underneath her blunt-cut bangs.

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2008: Dew You

Lee Simmons attended the Make-A-Wish Foundation luncheon in bright, dewy skin to match her megawatt smile.

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2009: Pomp and Circumstance

Lee Simmons attended the Vibe magazine Hollywood Pre-Oscar Party in a chic pompadour, strong blush and subtle winged smoky eyeshadow.

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2009: Pregnancy Glow

At the “Style Your Spring” event presented by JCPenney, Lee Simmons showed off her growing belly in long loose curls and a clean, fresh makeup look.

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2009: Fabulous Flush

At the 2009 Emery Awards, Lee Simmons rocked a bold, flushed cheek and larger-than-life long, black curls.

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2010: Think Pink

Lee Simmons hit the red carpet at the US Weekly’s Hot Hollywood “Stars Who Care” event in pretty pink cheeks and shiny lip gloss to match.

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2011: Glamour Girl

Lee Simmons stepped out at a Just Fabulous event at Sunset Tower in ripe, rosy cheeks and wide, wispy lashes.

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2011: High Shine Style

At the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards filmmaker brunch, Lee Simmons swept her bone straight strands over one shoulder to show off her high-shine pastel pink lip gloss and flawless skin.

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2012: Great Lengths

Long wavy hair and lush dark eyelashes were Lee Simmons’ picks when she stepped out at the Just Fabulous launch event.

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2012: Naturally Fabulous

At QVC’s “Buzz On The Red Carpet” Cocktail Party, Lee Simmons flaunted her signature dark eyeliner, metallic eyeshadow and shiny pink lips.

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