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Home • Beauty

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012

From sultry eyes to luminous lips, here are the beauty trends we adored in 2012.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

Jennifer Hudson was all smiles when she attended We Day at Air Canada Centre in subtle purple eyeshadow and creamy pink lipstick.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

It’s rare that someone can pull off bright purple lids and a bright red lip, but Kat Graham executed this look flawlessly at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens in Las Vegas.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

Serena Williams paired her purple dress with purple eyeshadow for a chic matchy-matchy look when she arrived at the Pre-Wimbledon Party at Kensington Roof Gardens in London.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

Tia Mowry-Hardict matched her purple eyeshadow to her grape gown for a seamless look at the 2012 TCA Summer press tour.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

At the unveiling of Hennessy’s Limited Edition Bottle in Los Angeles, Claudia Jordan stood out in a swipe of pretty purple liner.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

Melanie Fiona added a pop of color to her look with a streak of vivid purple eyeliner at the Pepsi and Billboard Summer Beats concert in New York City.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

Tamia wore sassy purple eyeliner during a visit to SiriusXM Studios in New York City! It’s subtle enough that it’s not overpowering but definitely adds the perfect pop of color.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Eyes

NeNe Leakes went for full-fledged color in an eye-catching purple shadow when she attended Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live in New York City.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Nude Lips

Solange graced the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala in a nude, barely-there makup look.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Nude Lips

At Teen Vogue’s 10th annual Young Hollywood Party, KeKe Palmer looked stunning in a creamy, nude lip and subtle smokey eye.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Nude Lips

You can never go wrong with a smokey eye paired with a nude lip.  Garcelle Beauvais nailed this look flawlessly at the Los Angeles premiere of Flight.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Nude Lips

At the Cloud Atlas premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival, Halle Berry’s shimmery smokey eye and creamy nude lip were a winning pair.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Nude Lips

LeToya Luckett flaunted her flawless skin in this dewy makeup moment topped off with creamy nude lip gloss.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Nude Lips

Joan Smalls kept her look clean and simple with nude lips, dark eyeliner and contoured cheeks at the Maison Martin Margiela with H&M global launch event.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Teal Eyeliner

Rocsi Diaz stepped out at the Silent House premiere in a glowing, pastel teal eyeliner on her upper and lower lids.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Teal Eyeliner

NeNe Leakes added the perfect pop of color with a bright swipe of turquoise eyeliner at the 2012 Summer TCA Tour.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Teal Eyeliner

Elise Neal sported bright teal eyeliner on her lower lids at the Sparkle premiere in Hollywood.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Teal Eyeliner

Melanie Fiona’s dreamy teal eyeshadow and shiny nude lip are right on trend for fall.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Teal Eyeliner

Teedra Moses lit up the ESSENCE Music Festival stage in a bright teal eyeliner, rosy cheeks and a pale pink lipstick.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Lipstick

At the premiere for Think Like a Man, Regina Hall sported a bold purple lip to accent her eggplant dress.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Lipstick

Not one to stick to the “same old-same old,” Ross ditched her usually natural look in exchange for dramatic lashes and a pretty, purple pucker when she attended the Black Girls Rock Awards.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Lipstick

Purple lipstick is the latest lip craze and Junrnee Smollett’s sported a vivid, iridescent hue at the premiere of The Announcement in Los Angeles.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Lipstick

Jennifer Freeman’s purple pout was right on trend when she attended the premiere of The Weinstein Company’s Bully.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012
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Makeup Trend: Purple Lipstick

Melanie Fiona attended the 2012 Canada Walk of Fame Awards wearing a rich, plum pout.

Standout Celebrity Makeup Moments of 2012