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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 8-24-2012

The stars sparkled —literally and figuratively— in glowing makeup looks consisting of bold lips, metallic liners and shimmering blush. Take a look at our favorite makeup moments of the week and be inspired!
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#1: KeKe Palmer

Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Why: Palmer deviated from the norm and paired purple eyeliner with a bright pink lip. Try a pretty, pink pout with NYX Lipstick in the shade Louisiana.

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#2: Kat Graham

Where: The 2012 MTV Movie Awards at Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California.
 
Why: Kat Graham hits us with yet another red carpet stunner. This time a more sleek, clean-lined gown by Maria Lucia Hohan. The deep-v and high split have certainly won us over. Get the look!

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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#3: Christina Milian

Where: Star Magazine’s “All Hollywood” event at AV Nightclub in California.

Why: We adore Milian’s pewter smoky eye and creamy nude lip. Get the look by trying Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow in Gunmetal.

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#4: Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY Brunch at Soho House in West Hollywood, California.

Why:This tuxedo jacket and skinny black pants give Beauvais a fresh youthful feel, especially with the top knot and hot pink lips. Get em’ Garcelle! Get the look!

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments
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#9: Tasha Smith

Where: The Sparkle premiere in Hollywood.

Why: Smith swiped on an all-over body shimmer to accent her glowing makeup look.

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#7: Naturi Naughton

Where: The Middle Of Nowhere premiere during the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A.

Why: Sleek, shiny strands made Naughton glow on the red carpet.

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#10: LisaRaye McCoy

Where: The Sparkle premiere in Hollywood.

Why: McCoy looked like a pretty princess in soft silver eyeshadow, rosy blush and glossy, peach lips.

Top 10: Week's Makeup Moments