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Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week, 8/17/2012

Reds, berries and plums are starting to make their way back into the beauty rotation as celebs work all the pre-fall trends. Ready for more of the week's best? Check out the gallery to see which makeup looks we're loving.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Laila Ali

Where: The Young Hollywood Studio in Los Angeles.

Why: A glossy pink lip, dark eyeliner and clean brows made up Ali’s winning look.

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#9: Gabrielle Douglas

Where: The America’s Got Talent post show red carpet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Why: We’re flipping out over how amazing Douglas looks on the red carpet. Simply stunning!

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#8: Christina Milian

Where: NBCUniversal’s The Voice Press Junket and cocktail reception in Los Angeles.

Why: Milian loves to alternate between bold and neutral looks, and this clean, soft pink palette is one of our faves.

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#7: Trina Braxton
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#6: Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The 11th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree at The London Hotel in West Hollywood.

Why: Beauvais was red carpet glam in a shiny mauve pout and shimmering gray eyeshadow.

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#5: Sanaa Lathan

Where: SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Why: Lathan was red hot in a matte crimson lipstick and long, fluffy lashes.

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#4: Tika Sumpter

Where: The Sparkle premiere at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

Why: Sumpter glowed —literally and figuratively— in metallic gold eyeshadow that matched her sparkly gown.

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#3: Kelly Rowland

Where: The David Jones department store in Sydney, Australia.

Why: Oh Kelly! We adore everything about this look from the bold red lips to long, mesmerizing lashes.

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#2: Kerry Washington

Where: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association annual Installation Luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel in California.

Why: Washington wore vivid fuchsia lipstick to coordinate with her bubblegum pink frock.

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#1: June Ambrose

Where: The screening of Sparkle at Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City.

Why: Ambrose’s metallic copper shadow and shiny mauve lips make up our favorite beauty look of the week!

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