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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 11-30-2012

Burnt orange lips and more fab looks for fall.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Solange Knowles

Where: The listening party for her new album ‘True’ at Sonos Studio in Los Angeles.

Why: Solange perfected her pout in one of this season’s hottest lip shades—vivid, fiery orange.

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02
Kerry Washington

Where: The Variety Studio: Awards Edition held at a private residence in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Washington showed off her softer side in matte, mauve lips and dreamy, kohl-rimmed eyes.

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03
Jordin Sparks

Where: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s A Magical Evening Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Why: Sparks is a big fan of a barely-there beauty look and loves to show off her natural glow in nude lipgloss and just a touch of blush.

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04
Tamia

Where: The SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Why:  We can’t get enough of Tamia’s sassy purple eyeliner! It’s subtle enough that it’s not overpowering but definitely adds the perfect pop of color.

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05
Zoe Saldana

Where: The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations in Hollywood.

Why: Saldana was all smiles in a creamy red lip, dark liquid eyeliner and glossy black mascara.

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06
Selita Ebanks

Where: The 2012 UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Why: There are so many elements we love about this beauty look.  The crimson stained lips. The ebony-lined eyes. The perfectly contoured brows.  All are totally flawless!

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07
Rihanna

Where: The launch of her new album ‘Unapologetic’ at Best Buy Theater in New York City.

Why: Rih-Rih is the ultimate master of a rich, red lip.  No matter how many times she wears it, we never tire of seeing her in this look.

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08
Kenya Moore

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

Why: As a former beauty queen, it’s no surprise that Moore knows how to work a tube of lipstick and a mascara wand. Those bright lips and smokey eyes are divine!

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09
Allyson Felix

Where: The IAAF Centenary Gala at the Museo Nacional d’Art de Catalunya where she was named Female World Athlete of the Year in Barcelona.

Why: Felix is already a world star in track and field and this glowing, neutral makeup look makes her a beauty icon, too!

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10
Alicia Keys

Where: The SiriusXM Town Hall Live On ‘Heart And Soul’ at SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Why: The “Girl on Fire” singer looked fierece for fall in creamy, burnt orange lipstick and just a touch of copper blush.

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