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Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week, 7/20/2012

Glowing lids, colorful pouts and shimmering cheeks were just a few of the crave-worthy makeup moments we spotted this week. Want to see our favorite beauty look of them all? Take a peek at the week's best!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Zoe Kravitz

Where: The Dark Knight Rises world premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.

Why:Kravitz flaunted full eyebrows, gentle eyeliner and a rich peach lip.

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#9: Reagan Gomez-Preston

Where: The Cleveland Show press line during Comic-Con International 2012 at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in California.

Why: Gomez-Patterson’s bright green eyeshadow is a bold, head-turning look.

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#8: Aisha Tyler

Where: Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con celebration at Float at Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Why: Tyler showed off her flawless skin in barely-there makeup with a shiny red lip tint.

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#7: Yvette Nicole Brown

Where: Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con Celebration at Float at Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Why: Brown’s natural glow shone through in a clean makeup look with just a touch of nude lip gloss.

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#6: Bria Murphy

Where: The Dark & Lovely press event at Studio Arte in New York City.

Why: Murphy was all smiles in rosy cheeks and a soft peach lip gloss.

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#5: Leila Lopes

Where: The “Fela!” Broadway Limited Engagement Opening Night event.

Why: Lopes’ winged smoky eye made for a grand entrance on the red carpet.

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#4: Lira

Where: A visit at the ESSENCE office in New York City.

Why: Lira’s smooth skin and bronze eyeshadow created a glowing makeup look.

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#3: Kerry Washington

Where: Django Unchained at Comic-Con 2012 at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego.

Why: Washington’s vivid orange lip and long lashes are a beauty girl’s dream.

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#2: Tamia

Where: A visit to the ESSENCE office in New York City.

Why: Tamia let her adorable freckles shine through in this simple and clean makeup look.

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#1: Melanie Fiona

Where: Nobu Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Why: Fiona’s trademark winged eyeliner and vivid lavender lipstick make this our favorite beauty look of the week!

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