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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13

Glowing, elegant looks at Inaugural Balls and more.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Rocsi Diaz

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Who says you have to wear either a bright lip or a smokey eye?  Diaz showed that you can indeed rock both bold fabulously.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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02
MC Lyte
MC Lyte
Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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03
Alesha Dixon

Where: The Britain’s Got Talent London Auditions in London, England

Why: Dixon tried out the matchy-matchy makeup trend with a red-orange blazer and lipstick. Those lashes are on fire, too!

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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04
Taraji P. Henson

Where: The Creative Coalition: Night Before Dinner at Mari Vanna DC in Washington, D.C.

Why: Henson’s bright red lip and gold eyeshadow make for a fabulous face.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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05
Tatyana Ali

Where: The Inaugural Ball hosted by BET Networks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Why: Ali updated her smokey eye with a dark blue color for a pop of pizazz.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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06
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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07
Rihanna

Where: Greystone Manor in West Hollywood, California

Why: Rih-Rih is the master of the bright lip, and this show-stopping orange shade is one for the record books.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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08
Jennifer Hudson

Where: The Nikki Beach pop-up lounge and restaurant in Park City, Utah

Why: Hudson opted for a casual beauty look featuring soft gray eyeshdow and barely-there lipgloss.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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09
La La Anthony

Where: The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball II at Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Why: Anthony turned up the glam in a sparkly gold dress and glistening beauty look to match.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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10
Angela Simmons

Where: The Hip Hop Inaugural Ball II at Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Why: You can never go wrong with a red lip on the red carpet. Simmons nailed this look flawlessly!

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-25-13
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