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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 2-15-2013

The best in beauty from blue lids to bright lips.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Janelle Monae

Where: The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Janelle Monae added some flair to her traditional look with a ripe red glossy lip. 

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Erica Campbell

Where: The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Campbell brought the glam to gospel with this smoldering smokey eye, impeccable brows and a high-shine nude lip.

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03
Rocsi Diaz

Where: The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Diaz opted for a gleaming pink lip to contrast with her stark white and gold attire.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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04
Solange

Where: The Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

Why: Solange is the master of a vivid, colorful lip!  She paired her fearless ‘fro with a juicy orange pop of color.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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05
Selita Ebanks

Where: The Badgley Mischka Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: Ebanks emitted a natural glow in this barely-there beauty look featuring clean skin, soft blush and glowing shadow.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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06
Rihanna
Rihanna
Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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07
Eve

Where:  Watch What Happens Live in New York City.

Why: It takes bravery to wear blue eyeshadow but Eve pulled off this daring makeup move flawlessly.  She took it a step further by matching it to her cute cobalt frock.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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08
Tamala Jones

Where: The 55th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Tamala Jones glowed—literally and figuratively— when she stood on the red carpet in a sparkling crimson dress and a pretty pout to match.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
09
Beyonce

Where: The Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

Why: Beyonce swiped on a few coats of glossy pink lip color to make her pout pop. Soft gold eyeshadow and a touch of black mascara finish off the look.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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10
Angela Simmons

Where: The Vivienne Tam fashion show during fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center in NYC.

Why: Simmons got an early start on the fall trends with this dark, delicious lipstick.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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