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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 12-7-12

Rich wine lips, chic cateyes and more hot looks.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Shaun Robinson

Where: UNCF’s 33rd annual An Evening with the Stars held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California

Why: Robinson paired her cobalt gown with powder blue eyeshadow for a matchy-matchy makeup look we love.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Clone of Natural Glow

Where: The CNN Heroes: An All Star Tribute at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: It’s no longer taboo to wear both a bold eye and bright lips. Davis’s smokey shadow and rich, red lip color are a perfect pair.

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03
Eva Marcille

Where: The Let The Kids Grow Foundation Holiday Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Why: Eva hit the red carpet in long lush lashes to emphasize her dreamy eyes.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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04
Kerry Washington

Where: The Los Angeles Confidential Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Event at SupperClub Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California

Why: Washington looked radiant in gunmetal eyeshadow and a pale rosy lip.

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05
Joan Smalls

Where: HBO’s In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye screening at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

Why: Could Smalls be any more gorgeous?  Everything about her stunning beauty look is mesmerizing.

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06
Jessica White

Where: The Belvedere(RED) event in Meatpacking District in New York City

Why: White sported glossy cranberry lips and sexy, winged eyeliner. 

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07
Sanaa Lathan

Where: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Miss Golden Globe 2013 Party in Los Angeles, California

Why: Lathan wore a red lip and a crimson pout to match. We love a matchy-matchy makeup look.

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08
Rocsi Diaz

Where: Let The Kids Grow Foundation Holiday Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Why: Diaz exuded elegance and glamour in this red carpet beauty look.

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09
NeNe Leakes

Where: KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2012 at Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles, California

Why: Leakes sported a pastel pink lip with contoured eyeshadow and perfectly arched brows.

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10
Alicia Keys

Where: KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2012 at Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles, California

Why: Keys rocked one of this season’s hottest beauty trends: a rich, wine lip.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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