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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 11-9-2012

From rich wine lips to mile-long lashes, this week's celeb beauty looks were all heavy hitters.  See which looks we loved the most!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Lianne La Havas

Where: The Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize 2012 at The Roundhouse in London, England.

Why: La Havas’ dramatic eye makeup is evidence of her unique approach to beauty.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Thandie Newton

Where: The Hope Rising! Benefit Concert at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada.

Why: Newton was one of several celebs who flaunted a nude makeup look this week.

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03
Selita Ebanks

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles.

Why: Ebanks was glowing and gorgeous in a creamy coral lip and shimmering shadow to match.

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04
Rihanna

Where: The 2012 West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood.

Why: What’s not to love about a bold red lip? Rihanna loves this beauty staple and wears it oh-so well.

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05
Naomie Harris

Where: The BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Why:  Harris turned heads in one of this season’s hottest makeup trends—a rich, wine lip.

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06
LisaRaye McCoy

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles.

Why: McCoy was all smiles in kohl-rimmed eyes, winged, smokey shadow, and a touch of nude lipgloss.

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07
Malinda Williams

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Williams looked fresh-faced and fabulous in this clean makeup look with wispy lashes.

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08
Joan Smalls

Where: The 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

Why:  Smalls made a statement in barely-there makeup look that emphasized her high cheekbones.

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09
Tika Sumpter

Where: The 16th Annual ACE Awards presented by the Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Why: Who says you can only emphasize either your lips or your eyes? Sumpter proves it’s okay to show off both.

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10
Sheryl Lee Ralph

Where: The Los Angeles Women’s Expo at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles.

Why: Ralph’s creamy red lipstick and long, feathery lashes make a perfect pair.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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