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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 3-08-2013

Dreamy lids, red lips and more of beauty's best.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Zoe Saldana

Where: The Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France.

Why: Saldana spruced up a comfy casual look with bright, juicy red lip gloss.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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02
Danai Gurira

Where: The 30th Annual PaleyFest: The William S. Paley Television Festival honors The Walking Dead held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California.

Why: Gurira is a picture of perfection in dark chocolately lipstick and wow-worthy black eyeliner.

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03
Cynthia Bailey

Where: Watch What Happens Live on Bravo in NYC.

Why: Bailey opted for an expertly scuplted royal blue smokey eye with megawatt lashes and high-shine lip gloss.

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04
Ashanti

Where: The SiriusXM Studios in New York City.

Why: Although we can’t see what’s under those glasses, we sure are smitten by Ashanti’s matte, pretty pink lip.

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05
Joan Smalls

Where: The Carine Roitfeld Cocktail Party as part of Paris Fashion Week at Hotel Shangri-La in Paris, France.

Why: Smalls flaunted her model-perfect cheekbones in peach blush and seamless contouring. A swipe of smudged charcoal eyeliner finishes off the look.

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06
Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The Terrace at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood, California.

Why: When it comes to makeup, sometimes less is more. Beauvais was simply radiant in this minimal beauty look.

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07
June Ambrose

Where: the Oz The Great And Powerful VIP screening at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York City.

Why: Ambrose glowed in this “no-makeup makeup” look complete with a flawless canvas and shiny nude lips.

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08
Lianne La Havas

Where: The Elle Style Awards 2013.

Why: La Havas has always been adventurous with her makeup but this bright purple lip might just be one of her most standout beauty looks yet!


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09
Melanie Fiona

Where: The Armory Party at MOMA in New York City.

Why: With spring around the corner, we’re loving that Fiona puckered up in this bright and sunny orange lipstick.

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10
Rihanna

Where: The launch of her new fashion line for River Island in London’s Oxford St. Flagship store.

Why: Rihanna was all smiles in shimmering copper eyeshadow and a rich wine lip.

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