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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012

It was a busy week in Tinseltown as celebs graced the red carpet in fierce looks for fall. From bold pink lips to dark, dreamy eyes, here are the week's top picks!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Iman

Where: The 2012 New York City Ballet Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: The model mogul was all smiles in a deep smokey eye and shiny, chocolate-lined lip.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
02
Solange

Where: The amfAR Milano 2012 during Milan Fashion Week at La Permanente.

Why: Solange looked striking in a matte red lip and jet black, winged eyeliner.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
03
Nicki Minaj

Where: The Pink Friday fragrance Launch Event at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

Why: Minaj is known for her go-there makeup looks and we are loving her sparkly shadow and signature pink pout.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
04
Laila Ali

Where: The 27th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Why: Ali’s charcoal-lined eyes played peek-a-boo under her bangs for a fun, fresh look.  The pink lip adds the perfect final touch!

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
05
Kerry Washington

Where: The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Why: Washington exuded class and grace in a simple smokey eye and creamy, nude lip.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
06
Tika Sumpter

Where: The Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City.

Why: Sumpter sported a matte red lip to add extra pizzaz to her rocker-chic look.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
07
Viola Davis

Where: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Burbank, California

Why: Davis was glowing and gorgeous in a bright orange dress and vivid makeup look to match.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
08
Melanie Fiona

Where: The 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards at Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Canada.

Why: Fiona’s deep plum lip is right on trend for fall.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
09
Gabrielle Union

Where: The Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City.

Why: You can’t go wrong with a glossy red lip and Union pulled off the trend marvelously.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
10
Christina Milian

Where: The 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Why: Milian stepped out in the most intense, wow-worthy lashes and a pretty, pink lip gloss.

Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-28-2012
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