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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 10-19-2012

Who said that fall was only about deep, dark makeup shades?  From the looks of the Hollywood divas who rocked the red carpets this week, bright, flavorful makeup is still tops.

By Nicole Marie Melton · October 17, 2012October 28, 2020
01
Chanel Iman

Where: The God’s Love We Deliver 2012 Golden Heart Awards Celebration at Cunard Building in New York City.

Why: Iman’s smoldering smokey eye and barely-there lipstick are a winning combo.

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02
Meagan Good

Where: BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.

Why: Good sported a creamy, bright orange lip color and long, feathery lashes.

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03
Vanessa Williams

Where: The 2012 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center in New York City.

Why: Williams was glowing and gorgeous in freshly arched brows, deep bronze lipstick and full, feathery lashes.

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04
LaLa Anthony

Where: BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.

Why: Anthony emphasized her dreamy hazel eyes with dark smokey shades and mile-long lashes. A swipe of soft pink lip gloss finished off the look.

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05
Christina Milian

Where: The Kyle by Alene Too grand opening party in Beverly Hills.

Why: Milian looked fresh-faced and fabulous in subtle silver eyeshadow and rosy cheeks.

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06
Regina King

Where: BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.

Why: King hosted this year’s show in the most dreamy, feathery eyelashes and a rich, red lip.

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07
Naomie Harris

Where: The Skyfall cast photo call at Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.

Why: Dark eyeliner and charcoal gray shadow emphasize Harris’ gaze-worthy eyes while nude lipgloss brings out her beaming smile.

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08
Bridget Kelly

Where: BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.

Why: Kelly opted for ice princess-glam in metallic silver eyeshadow paired with barely there lipstick.

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09
Carmen Ejogo

Where: The Los Angeles premiere of Alex Cross at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.

Why: From the winged, liquid eyeliner to the bright pink lipstick, Ejogo nailed this entire look. This is what we call a flawless face!

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10
Solange

Where: The American Ballet Theatre Opening Night Fall New York City Center Gala in New York.

Why: Who says you can’t wear bold eyeshadow with a bright lip? Solange is known for her rule-breaking style statements and this daring makeup move is one for the record books!

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