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Home • Beauty

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 8-31-2012

Check out the hottest celeb makeup moments around town.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Samantha Mumba

Where: The Short Film Screening and Cocktail Party at the W Hotel in Hollywood, CA.

Why: A simple, clean makeup look was glowing and gorgeous on Mumba.

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#9: Serena Williams

Where: The 13th annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis at the W New York Hotel.

Why: Williams flaunted full brows and rich, rosy cheeks for a flawless makeup move.

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#8: Allison Felix

Where: The 3rd Annual She Cares Celebrity Basketball Game in Los Angeles.

Why: Felix was fresh-faced and fabulous in a barely-there makeup look.

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#7: Niecy Nash

Where: The TV Land screening of The Soul Man in Los Angeles.

Why: Nash glowed in a natural look complete with a touch of copper eyeshadow and glistening lipgloss.

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#6: Tracee Ellis Ross

Where: The Optimum Salon Haircare Miracle Oil launch event in New York City.

Why: Ross flaunted a bright orangey-red lip that looked modern and fresh.

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#5: Melanie Fiona

Where: The Pepsi and Billboard Summer Beats concert in New York City.

Why: Fiona added a pop of color to her look with a streak of vivid purple eyeliner.

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#4: Angela Simmons

Where: The 3rd Annual She Cares Celebrity Basketball Game

Why: You can never go wrong with a bright red lip.


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#3: Brandy

Where: The premiere of You, Me & The Circus at SupperClub Los Angeles

Why: Brandy’s glossy lips and smoky eye are a winning pair.

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#2: Selita Ebanks

Where: The Moet & Chandon Suite at the 2012 US Open in New York.

Why: Ebanks’ rich raspberry lip is right on trend for fall.

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#1: Tamar Braxton

Where: The TV Land screening The Soul Man in Los Angeles

Why: Braxton’s glossy pink lips and shimmering shadow make this our favorite makeup look of the week!

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