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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 11-16-2012

Trendy lip hues and sizzling shadows were among the fierce celeb beauty looks we spotted on red carpets from coast to coast.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Rihanna
Rihanna
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02
Cassie

Where: The GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Cassie stuck to her signature beauty look— intense, dark eyes with nude, glossy lips.

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03
Chanel Iman

Where: The Ninth Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at 548 West 22nd Street in New York City.

Why: We love Iman’s dramatic, winged smokey eye.

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04
Elle Varner

Where: The 2012 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Why: Varner looked lovely in deep berry lipstick which is one of this season’s hottest makeup trends.

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05
Alicia Keys

Where: MTV EMA’s 2012 at Festhalle Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Why: Keys stepped out in a glowing and gorgeous bright tangerine lip.

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06
Goapele

Where: The Loreal Style Stage at the 2012 Soul Train Awards at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Why: Goapele’s plum lip and intense eyes make the perfect combination for a red carpet look.

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07
Solange Knowles

Where: The 22nd annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Why: Knowles’ soft orange lip makes a standout statement. It’s both glamorous for night and casual for day. 

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08
June Ambrose

Where: The Gato Negro Films and Cinema Society screening of Hotel Noir at Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.

Why: Ambrose’s purple eyeshadow adds the perfect pop to her black and white attire.

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09
Keyshia Cole

Where: The 2012 Soul Train Awards at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Why: Cole sported a clean canvas with long, full lashes and a nude lip. A touch of teal liner on her lower lids adds a special touch.

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10
Marsha Ambrosius

Where: The Soul Train Awards 2012 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Why: We love Ambrosius’ picture-perfect red lip! It’s fun, sexy and eye-catching.

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