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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 10-12-2012

This week, the marvelous makeup moments we spotted ranged from megawatt lashes to soft, flushed cheeks.  Tell us which looks are your favorites in the comments section!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Vanessa Williams

Where: Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live to promote her new show, 666 Park Avenue, in New York City.

Why: Williams is an ageless beauty and her makeup enhances it naturaly.

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03
Selita Ebanks

Where: The 4th annual Give & Get Fete at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Why:  Ebanks’ coral lip gloss and contoured bronze eyeshadow are a winning pair.

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04
Marsha Thomason

Where: The 8th annual GLSEN Respect Awards at Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Why: A red lip is always in style, and Thomason nailed this go-to beauty trend.

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Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
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06
Jordin Sparks

Where: City Of Hope’s event honoring Halston CEO Ben Malka with the Spirit Of Life Award at Exchange LA in Los Angeles.

Why: Sparks always keeps her beauty look light and fresh with a clean nude lip, clean skin and black mascara.

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07
Cassie

Where: The 8th Annual Paper Magazine Nightlife awards at Webster Hall in New York City.

Why: Dramatic wing-tipped eyeliner made Cassie’s makeup moment stand out from the rest.

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08
Mariah Carey

Where: “Family Day” at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California.

Why: The award-winning diva kept her look chic and simple in mascara, rosy blush and peach lip gloss.

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09
Tia Mowry-Hardrict

Where: Variety’s 4th Annual Power of Women event at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Why: Mowry-Hardict’s kohl-rimmed eyes and nude lip make a head-turning style statement.

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Jessica White

Where: Paper Magazine’s 8th Annual Nightlife Awards at Webster Hall in New York City.

Why: Nothing says sexy like White’s mile-long lashes and glossy, wine-colored pout.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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