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Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week, 6/8/2012

It's that time of the year when celebs switch their warm-weather beauty regimens into high gear and opt for clean, glowing makeup looks. Are you ready to scale back your makeup look, too? Be inspired by these dreamy beauty looks!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Erica Atkins-Campbell

Where: The 2012 Apollo Spring Gala at The Apollo Theater in New York City.

Why:Atkins-Campbell loves wearing shimmering makeup and these golden lids and peach lips make her glow.

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#9: Sanaa Lathan

Where: The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards at Town Hall in New York City.

Why: Lathan wore a strong red lip with bold blush for a one-two beauty punch.

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#8: First Lady Michelle Obama

Where: The unveiling of First Family portraits in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Why: Mrs. Obama’s skin looks radiant and we always admire her perfectly groomed brows.

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#7: Jennifer Hudson

Where: The Samsung’s Annual Hope for Children gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Why: A bright tangerine pout and rich smoky eye are an unorthodox pair but Hudson makes it look fab.

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#6: Rutina Wesley
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#5: Joan Smalls

Where: The 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

Why: Smalls paired a bare face with a bright lip for a refreshing and modern beauty moment.

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#4: Gabrielle Union

Where: Delano Hotel in Miami.

Why: Don’t you just envy how smooth and poreless Union’s skin looks? We do.

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#3: Janelle Monaé

Where: The 2012 MTV Movie Awards at Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California

Why: Janelle Monaé always keeps her fashion look the same but her beauty mantra is all about bright, bold lips.

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#2: Zoe Saldana

Where: The 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

Why: A strong, winged smoky eye and glossy nude lip make Saldana one of our top beauty masters of the week.

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#1: Kerry Washington

Where: The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis in California.

Why: Washington flaunted wow-worthy lashes and a dreamy red lip which make this look our #1 pick.

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