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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-11-2013

Barbie-pink lips, rosy cheeks and lavish lashes were just a few of the magical makeup moments we spotted on red carpets coast to coast this week.  See whose beauty looks we loved the most.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Nicki Minaj

Where: The 2013 Winter TCA FOX All-Star Party at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, California

Why: Minaj is the queen of the bright, pink lip!  Her juicy pout and mile-long lashes are dramatic yet chic.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Kerry Washington

Where: The German premiere of Django Unchained in Berlin

Why: Washington’s vivid fuschia lip and glistening golden eyeshadow make a bold beauty statement.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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03
Tatyana Ali

Where: The screenings of BET Networks’ Real Husbands of Hollywood and Second Generation Wayans held at the Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Why: Ali dazzled in shimmery eyeshadow and a fun fuchsia lipstick.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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04
Nana Meriwether

Where: The Trump Towers in NYC.

Why: The new Miss USA was all smiles after being crowed while wearing a copper colored lipstick, bright rosy blush and long lashes.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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05
Solange

Where: The Premiere Of Girls Season 2 Hosted By HBO at NYU Skirball Center.

Why: Solange sported bold prints with an even bolder wine lip and a fierce, full brow.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
06
Rocsi Diaz

Where: The 2013 People’s Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Why: Diaz sported hew new hairstyle along with a sexy smokey eye and barely-there nude lipstick.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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07
Omarosa Manigault

Where: The NBC Universal 2013 TCA Winter Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, California

Why: Manigault showed off her bright white smile in a stunning brick red lipstick, jet black eyeliner and thick, lavish lashes.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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08
Meagan Good

Where: A visit to SiriusXM Studios in NYC

Why: We usually see Good in bold, bright makeup, but we’re loving this understated, neutral look on her, too.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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09
Tempest Bledsoe

Where: The 39th Annual People’s Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Why: Bledsoe layered on the metallic makeup in a shimmering burgundy lip and gold eyeshadow.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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10
Jeanette Jenkins

Where: The screenings of BET Networks’ Real Husbands of Hollywood and Second Generation Wayans held at the Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles

Why: We’re used to seeing Jenkins in her workout wear but she went all out glam in a soft pink lip and long lashes on the red carpet.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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