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Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week, 5/11/2012

Let it be known — this week was one for the record books when it comes to dreamy makeup looks! The Costume Institute Gala, ESSENCE Black Beauty Awards and more VIP events were flooded with vivid lips, lavish lashes and sexy eyeshadows. See our favorite makeup moments for yourself.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Sanaa Lathan

Where: The 27th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center in New York City.

Why:Lathan paired a winged smoky eye with a pretty pink lip.

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#9: LaLa Anthony

Where: The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Why: Anthony always brings her A-game when it comes to makeup. Those perfectly defined brows and that flawless contouring make this look a total winner.

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#8: Jessica White

Where: The Jacob’s Cure 2012 gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Why: The ultimate beauty go-to is undoubtedly a rich, matte red lip. White paired her perfect pout with gold eyeliner and bronzer.

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#7: Solange

Where: The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Why: Solange has been on a bright lip kick lately, so we’re loving her fresh take on the nude lip.

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#6: Janelle Monae

Where: ESSENCE’s first Best in Black Beauty Awards 2012 at The Dream Hotel in New York City.

Why: You can’t go wrong with sizzling red lipstick, thick black eyeliner and dewy skin.

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#5: Paula Patton

Where: The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Why: Patton sparkled — literally and figuratively — in metallic champagne lipstick and a touch of silver shimmer in her inner eye.

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#4: Tanika Ray

Where: The 1st annual “Giving Is Glamorous” charity and beauty benefit at the Midtown Loft and Terrace in New York City.

Why: Ray turned up the volume in an amazingly bright pink lip.

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#3: Sharon Leal

Where: The Mansome Los Angeles premiere at ArcLight Cinemas.

Why: Leal’s bright coral lip and shimmering eyeshadow are a dreamy pair.

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#2: Beyoncé

Where: The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Why: Beyoncé rocked little more than peach lipgloss and mascara and looked as beautiful as ever.

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#1: Chanel Iman

Where: The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Why: Everything about this look is amazing, from the contoured smoky eye to the high-shine peach lips.

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