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<p>14 Times Maria Borges Gave Us Serious Beauty Inspo</p>

Angolan supermodel, Maria Borges is a runway favorite. The leggy Angolan model and brown-skinned beauty is notorious for her infectious smile and flawless skin, so naturally she's our top pick for beauty inspiration. Here are 14 runway looks you can rock all summer long.

By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Top Model Beauty

Angolan supermodel, Maria Borges is a runway favorite. The leggy Angolan model and brown-skinned beauty is notorious for her infectious smile and flawless skin, so naturally she’s our top pick for beaut inspiration. Here are 14 runway looks you can rock all summer long.

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Messed Up Chic
Forget about precision this summer. Line your upper lash line with gel liner and smudge it using your finger.
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Romantic Flush
Swirl your favorite blush into the apples of your cheeks and highlight the area under your eyes. For date night, opt for a matte red lip.
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Arctic Rush
Cool down those hot summer nights with a frosted lipstick and a set of luxe lashes.
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Kohl-Lined Eyes
Who says kohl-lined eyes can’t be summer friendly? Just leave your skin and lashes bare and line your lower water line.
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Copper Hues
Coppery cream shadows brighten up your eyes for daytime wear. Define your crease with a deep neutral hue to transition the look for night.
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Bronzed Glow
Warm up your face with your favorite bronzer and mute your lip color by topping your pout with a nude foundation and dusting it with a translucent powder.
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Playing with Mattes

Contrast matte skin with glossy lids and lips for a look that’s girl next door meets sporty cool.

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Bright Whites
Tired? Brighten up your eyes by lining your lower water line with a white liner and lightly coat your lower lashes with mascara. Leave your upper lashes bare and curl them with a lash curler instead.
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Balmy Bare
Ditch foundation all together. If that’s not an option, then opt for lighter coverage; spot treat with a tinted moisturizer or just concealer instead. Top off the look with a tinted balm and a creamy highlighter on the bridge of your nose.
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Vie en Rouge
Summer nights were made for matter red lips. Opt for a balm on your eyes and highlight the bridge of your nose and bow of the lip.
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Glossed Up
Freshen up your look by running a balm over your lids for a wet effect; apply some to your lips too.
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Androgynous Appeal
Brush up your brows and curl bare lashes with a lash curler. Add a little flush on the cheeks and call it a day.
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Dollface Beauty
Three coats of volumizing mascara on curled lashes creates a look that’s as preppy as it is rebellious.
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Luminous Boost
Mattify your skin and highlight the bridge of your nose, and the high plains of your cheeks; and coat your outer lashes with a volumizing mascara.
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