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Home · Beauty

Naturi Naughton's Evolution from 3LW to Power

Naturi Naughton has always been on our beauty radar, but here are our favorites from girl band to powerhouse actress.

By Virginia Lowman · March 29, 2016October 27, 2020
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From Girl Band to Powerhouse Actress

Naturi Naughton has always been on our beauty radar. From her days in 3LW to rise to stardom with Power, here are our favorite beauty moments.

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Retro Beauty

Back in her 3LW days, Naturi made a beauty statment rocking flipped up hair and metallic purple lids.

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Two-Tone Belle

Can’t decide on a shadow? Pick two! Dust your upper lid with a coppery-bronze shadow and your lower lid with your shimmery yellow. Coat your lashes with two coats of mascara and add a balmy lip. 

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Minimalist Beauty

Naturi proves minimal makeup is better with a subtle smoky eye and glossy pink lips.

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Full Throttle Gam

At the BET Awards Naturi stunned sporting blushed cheeks, full lashes and nude lips. The metallic smoky eye upped the ante on the look.

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Sunrise Shadow

Burnt orange shadow is next-level pretty when paired with glossy lips and super long lashes.

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Classic Beauty

Naturi offers a lesson in beauty basics with kôhl-lined eyes and nude gloss.

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Glow Up Babe

Need a summer-y upgrade? Take a cue from Naturi and add a little bronzer+ highlight action to your cheeks and nose. 

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Fairytale Beauty

Naughton takes a traditional smoky eye to the next level with bright, metallic shadows.

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Fresh-Faced Babe

Up the ante on your summer beauty with glowing skin and a set of luxe falsies.

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Classic Beauty

Naturi proves that red lips are the best accessory for any occassion.

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Dazzling Beauty

When it comes to red carpets, contouring is a beauty gal’s best friend. Contour your nose and cheeks and dust the inner corners of your eyes with a shimmery shadow.

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Camera-Ready Flare

Beauty Tip: Balance and extreme print with a glossy lip and a soft smoky eye like this gunmetal shade seen on Naturi at the 2010 MTV Music Awards.

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Beauty Basics

Naturi Naughton proves that lined eyes and glossy lips are beauty’s ultimate pair.

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Lesson in Blue

Afraid of sporting blue shadow? Take the minalist route and line your lower lash line in your favorite aqua hue.

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Red Lipped Maven

Matte red lips and smoky eyes are next-level glamorous.

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Retro Chic

Experiment with brights and top your pucker with a creamy pink lip and line your lower lids with a teal blue hue. Add two coats of volumizing mascara and a apricot blush for the perfect summer look.

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Elegant Darling

Add a little elegance to your evening look by dusting your lower lid with a shimmer shadow and donning your best smile.

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Perfect 10 Beauty

At the 47th Annual NAACP Awards, Naturi proved that pink lips and blue lids are a killer beauty combo.

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Berry Lip Cutie

Need a quick way to transition your work look to evening? Top your lips with a berry hue.

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