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Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week

This array of melanin joy is just what our timelines needed.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@ officiallexiunderwood
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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While this week saw another surge in COVID-19 cases in several states, another increase in gun violence in New York, and a Nick Cannon controversy that has Hollywood divided, the Black community still basked in small opportunities to find joy.

Gabrielle Union and Larry Sims launched a hair care line that caters to textured hair, a Black surgeon went above and beyond to make a patient feel seen, and more brands have stepped up to show financial support for Black creatives in the beauty industry.

And Black women (and men) all over the world picked up their makeup cases to add some much needed melanin-enriched beauty to our timelines. Check out the celebrities who added their freshly beat mugs and dope strands to the lineup of selfies we loved this week.

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Ryan Destiny
Even with half of it cut off Ryan is giving face—and we’re eagerly receiving it!
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@ryandestiny
02
Leomie Anderson
Leomie is so good at looking bad and those copper tresses are everything.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@leomieanderson
03
Jordyn Woods
Jordyn’s Instagram is always a go-to for the best beauty selfies and this week she’s giving us full glam with nothing spared.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@jordynwoods
04
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Keisha’s red lips and white nails create a great contrast amongst two classics.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@keshiaknightpulliam
05
Christina Milian
Even with just a touch of makeup and a high bun, Christina looks radiant and picture perfect.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@christinamilian
06
Mary J. Blige
Mary is, and will forever be, our favorite celebrity blond. No one rocks platinum like the queen.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@therealmaryjblige
07
Lexi Underwood
Lexi went full-on fashion and beauty queen with this casual but gorgeous head-to-toe look.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@officiallexiunderwood
08
Phaedra Parks
Phaedra might be dabbling in apparel now, but it’s clear that she’s still a beauty gal to the core.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@phaedraparks
09
Pearl Thusi
We’ll just feast on Pearl with this gorgeous green and red beauty combo while we wait for Queen Sono to come back.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@pearlthusi
10
Shannon Thornton
Shannon’s curls, lips, eyes and skin are all we want to fill our weekend with. And of course a new episode of P-Valley.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@shannonjthornton
11
Serena Williams
We love Serena’s bronze braids and berry lip combo.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@serenawilliams
12
Terri J Vaughn
Terri got that skin and those brows together. We feel a new project coming our way!
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@terrijvaughn
13
Porsha Williams
Whether done with drugstore makeup or prestige brands, Porsha’s beat is always inspirational.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@porsha4real
14
Gabrielle Union
We’re counting down to the launch of Flawless by Gabrielle Union so that we can get our curls looking this outstanding.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@gabunion
15
Dora Owusu
Remember when they told Black women not to wear blue eyeshadow in the ’90s? Get ’em Dora!
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@doraowusu
16
Serayah
Serayah’s fresh face and fresh curls make us want to color our hair and get a facial.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@serayah
17
Marlo Hamptons
If this is the glam we can expect, we’re heading to Atlanta to summer at the Hamptons.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@marlohampton
18
Pretty Vee
We cannot wait to see what Pretty Vee was shooting with this stunning full beat and sleek hair.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@yesimprettyvee
19
Amandla Stenberg
Even Amandla’s personal behind the scenes shots from her Mission Magazine shoot were perfection.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@amandlastenberg
20
Jessie Woo
Jessie’s flawless chocolate skin and chocolate waves almost distracted us from her charming pink lids and perfect lashes.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@thejessiewoo
21
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington kept it fresh-faced with a sun-kissed glow for press days.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@kerrywashington
22
Mariah Carey
Mariah’s full glam is a whole fantasy.
Mariah Carey, Pretty V, Ryan Destiny And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
Instagram/@mariahcarey
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