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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 1-4-13

Celebs rang in 2013 in sparkly lids and lips.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Nicki Minaj

Where: A New Year’s Eve Party at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada

Why: The over-the-top MC paired a bright, sparkly gold eyeshadow with her trademark Barbie-pink lipstick.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Kelly Rowland

Where: New Year’s Eve weekend at the Rain Nightclub inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada

Why: Here’s another colorful makeup look to bring in 2013 with a bang! Rowland decorated her eyes, lashes and lips in a wow-worthy beauty statement.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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03
June Ambrose

Where: The Jay-Z concert on New Year’s Eve at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

Why: Ambrose let her fierce, fluffy hat do most of the talking but didn’t forget to add a pop of color with a fun red lip.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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04
Claudia Jordan

Where: A private dinner for Kevin Hart in Los Angeles, California

Why: Jordan’s colorful makeup is well put together without being overly flashy or gaudy. This vivid beauty look was perfect for a New Year’s night out.

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05
Gloria Govan

Where: A private dinner hosted by Kevin Hart in Los Angeles, California

Why: Govan dazzled in a shimmering New Year’s Eve makeup look, complete with lush lashes, coral eyeshadow and nude lips.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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06
Brandy

Where:  Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve at CBS studios in Los Angeles, California

Why: The newly engaged singer was all aglow in sparkly gold eyeshadow and a glossy pink lip.

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07
Jessica White

Where:  Jay-Z Concert at the Barclays Center on New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn, New York

Why: White whipped out a glossy red lipstick to bring in the New Year with sass.

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08
La La Anthony

Where: Real Husbands of Hollywood Kick-off Party in Los Angeles, California

Why: Anthony is known for rocking a flawless smokey eye, and this look is one of our faves.

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09
NeNe Leakes

Where: An appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in New York City

Why: Leakes looked camera-ready in perfectly sculpted brows, a sexy smokey eye and glossy, pale pink lip.

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10
Essence Atkins

Where: The A Haunted House Los Angeles premiere in Hollywood, California.

Why: Atkins paired a subtle blue eyeshadow with her navy dress for a fab take on the matchy-matchy makeup trend.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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