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Celeb Beauty: Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution

Baggage Claim is a hit not only because of its thrilling storyline, but also because beauty lovers wanted to catch a glimpse of the oh-so-gorgeous Paula Patton! From golden lids to candy-pink lips, take a look at some of Patton's top makeup moments.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 27, 2020
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Sexy Siren

Paula looked super hot in both a dark gray smokey eye and ruby red lip at the Avon Foundation’s “Champions Who Change Women’s Lives” celebration.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
02
Full Force Glam

Paula shifted into high gear glam in super feathery lashes, bright pink blush, and a rich raspberry lip at the 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
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Sunny Delight

At the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Paula showed off her pregnancy glow in metallic gold eyeshadow, sunny orange-hued blush, and glossy taupe-colored lipstick.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
04
Pop of Color

At the Golden Globe Awards, Paula added a pop of color to her makeup routine in shimmery lilac eyeshadow and dark pink blush. She topped of the fabulous look with a creamy, rose-colored lipstick.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
05
Shinnig Star

Paula was a shinning star at the Roger Vivier boutique opening party in brilliant silver eyeshadow, rose gold blush, and creamy magenta lipstick. Flawless!

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
06
The Eyes Have It

Paula called attention to her mesmerizing eyes in Times Square South Korea by wearing jet black mascara on her upper and lower lashes paired with barely there blush and soft pink lips.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
07
Pretty in Pink

Paula Patton veered away from her trademark nude lip and opted for a bold fuchsia lipstick paired with mile-long lashes at the 16th Annual GQ ‘Men Of The Year’ Party.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
08
Glowing and Gorgeous

At the Rolex Mentor & Protege Arts Initiative event, Paula Patton was glowing and gorgeous in thickly lined eyes and a creamy taupe lip.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
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Stunning Star

At the 2011 Dubai International Film Festival, we loved Paula’s strong brows and thick, black eyeliner. Her shiny, nude lip made the entire makeup look a winner.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
10
Perfectly Peach

Paula Patton showed off the cleanest, softest makeup look at the launch of Tory Burch’s flagship store in New York City. We love the perfectly matte face and glossy pale peach lip!

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
11
Very Violet

At the premiere of “Mission: Impossible” in Spain, Paula Patton glowed in violet eyeshadow and pale pink lip gloss.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
12
Nude Attitude

At the UK premiere of “Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol,” Paula dazzled in a dark silver and ebony smokey eye paired with high-shine nude lipgloss.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
13
Natural Beauty

At the “Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol” premiere in Dubai, Paula Patton was all smiles in full brows, rosy cheeks and luscious neutral lipgloss.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
14
Fresh Face

At Ella Moss’ Tenth Anniversary Party, Paula Patton kept it fun and fresh in pinky-rust eyeshadow and a matching lip.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
15
Shine Bright

Paula Patton was all smiles in a high-shine coral lip, rosy blush and bright white eyeliner for an eye-brightening look.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
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Star of the Show

Paula Patton arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of Baggage Claim at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California.

Paula Patton's Makeup Evolution
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