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Top 10: Makeup Moments of the Week, 9-7-2012

This week, stars stepped out in every beauty look under the sun from bright, glossy lips to bold, glistening eyes.  See which makeup moments we loved the most.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Iman

Where: The 9th Annual Style Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: The model mogul looked elegant in an intensely gorgeous smokey eye.

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#9: Alicia Keys

Where: The MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Why: Keys let her metallic dress take center stage and balanced it out with a subtle smokey eye and shiny, nude lips.

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#8: Joan Smalls

Where: The Style Awards during Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week.

Why: Smalls was on her best model behavior in this barely-there makeup look comprised of matte nude lips and contoured cheeks.

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#7: Estelle

Where: The Dwyane Wade book launch celebration with ESPN The Magazine at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: A rich red lip was the look du jour for Estelle, who can always count on her trademark crimson lip hue.

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#6: Michelle Obama

Where: The Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Why: Obama looked flawless in a neutral makeup look complete with glossy lips, perfectly arched brows and a subtle smokey eye.

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#5: Rihanna

Where: The MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Why: Rih-Rih rocked out in her trademark red lipstick and looked fierce in it as usual.

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#4: June Ambrose

Where: The 9th annual Style Awards during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: We know Ambrose is on top of her fashion game, but this glowing beauty look proves she’s a makeup maven too.

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#3: Zoe Saldana

Where: The premiere Of CBS Films’ The Words at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood.

Why: Saldana stepped out in a dramatic winged cat-eye with an eye-catching glossy red lip for a one-two beauty punch.

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#2: Rocsi Diaz

Where: The Olcay Gulsen spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Academy Mansion in New York City.

Why:   Diaz’s dreamy, lush lashes and sweet coral lipgloss are a winning pair.

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#1: Amber Rose

Where: The MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Why: Rose’s inky black eyeliner and creamy, flesh-toned pout make this our favorite makeup moment of the week!

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