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Home • Beauty

Celeb Beauty: Pretty Up

Give your everyday beauty routine a kick in the pants with some fresh, new ideas for your cheeks, lips and lids. These 10 sizzling makeup moments will inspire you to go for the glam!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Rose Gold

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

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Smoke Signals

While Nicki Minaj is no longer flaunting neon-colored, glitter infused makeup, the star still knows how to keep her fans intrigued by her go-there beauty looks. Here, she rocks a two-toned silver and gray smokey eye at the American Idol 2013 finale.

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Radiant in Red

Zoe Saldana turned up the glam at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations, where she sported this sparkling red lipstick, inky jet black liner and pretty rose-tinted cheeks.

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04
Naturally Fabulous

Brandy arrived at ABC’s Dancing With The Stars 300th Episode Celebration wearing a simple smoky eye paired with a high-shine nude lip.

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Cool in Crimson
Kerry Washington
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06
Just a Touch

Jordin Sparks was all smiles at a recent Dress for Success event with just a glossy cranberry lip.

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Go for the Glow

Tamar Braxton’s mommy-to-be glow was on full display when she arrived at the BET Awards press conference in creamy pink lips and long, lovely lashes.

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Perfect Finish

Emeli Sande rocked a dark, sultry smokey eye, thick jet black lashes and a shiny nude lips at the NARM Music Biz Awards dinner party.

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Wings of Glory

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.

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Pretty in Purple

Angela Simmons flaunted a subtle streak of purple on her lids and creamy mauve lipstick at Maxim Hot 100 Party.

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