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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 10-5-2012

From glittery lids to mega-watt lips, this week was full of dazzling makeup moments to remember.  Lianne La Havas took center stage in teal green shadow, while Keri Hilson perfected her pout in cherry-red lipstick.  Click on to see more of our favorite looks!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Lianne La Havas

Where: The Maison Vionnet 100th Anniversary party during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild in France.

Why: La Havas wore winged eyeliner and a delicate teal eyeshadow to contrast with her shockingly bright yellow gown.

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02
Tika Sumpter

Where:  The grand opening of the 40/40 Club at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Why: You can never go wrong with a bright red lip, and Sumpter’s beauty look proves why.

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03
KeKe Palmer

Where: Teen Vogue’s 10th annual Young Hollywood Party in Beverly Hills.

Why: A creamy, nude lip and subtle smokey eye make this one of our favorite beauty looks of the week.

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04
Keri Hilson

Where: Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias premiere in New York City.

Why: Hilson’s deep red lips and ebony-lined eyes were the perfect pair for this red carpet affair!

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05
Condola Rashad

Where:The Steel Magnolias New York premiere at Paris Theatre in New York City.

Why: Rashad’s fuschia lip make a standout statement on the red carpet.

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06
Jennifer Hudson

Where: The “We Day” at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

Why: Hudson paired a soft pink lip with shimmering gray eyeshadow for a pretty princess makeup moment.

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07
Jill Scott

Where: Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias premiere in New York City.

Why: A rich raspberry lipgloss was the perfect pop of color to add sizzle to Scott’s red carpet look.

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08
NeNe Leakes

Where:  Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live in New York City.

Why: Leakes went for full-fledged color in an eye-catching purple shadow and fire red ensemble.

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09
Leona Lewis

Where: Ben Caring’s birthday party at Annabel’s in London.

Why: Lewis opted for a matchy-matchy makeup look which is totally on trend!

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10
Selita Ebanks

Where: The 2012 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage award ceremony honoring Quincy Jones in Los Angeles.

Why: Ebanks’ red lip is all she needed to make this beauty look a perfect ten.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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