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Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup

In terms of beauty, the Grammy Awards are usually the funkiest out of all the awards shows (think confrontational rock star hair and tons of glitter). But instead of the usual over-the-top looks, the stars came out in decidedly flirty, "sex kitten-y" makeup: Battable, out-to-there lashes, winged eyeliner, and shiny neutral lips in creamy caramels and petal pinks. Here, a gallery of our favorite pretty-girl looks from this weekend's Grammy festivities.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Blige Beauty

In terms of beauty, the Grammy Awards are usually the funkiest out of all the awards shows (think confrontational rock star hair and tons of glitter). But instead of the usual over-the-top looks, the stars came out in decidedly flirty, “sex kitten-y” makeup: Battable, out-to-there lashes, winged eyeliner, and shiny neutral lips in creamy caramels and petal pinks. Here, Mary J. Blige goes for pretty girl glamour in strong lashes, rosy blush and glossy, taupe lips.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Luminous Lady

With a row of superstar-worthy faux lashes and luminous cream shadow, Rihanna let her eyes do the talking at last night’s Grammy’s.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Sweet Chic

Beyonce went for a sweet, flirty vibe with her makeup look, sporting softly winged shadow, clean skin and a soft, tawny gloss.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Candy Girl

Ashanti hit Ne-Yo’s Midnight Grammy Brunch in sweetly curled lashes and candy-pink gloss.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Eye Yai Yai

Keri Hilson showed up to the Pre-Grammy Awards Salute to Industry Icons gala wearing toffee lipgloss, rust eyeshadow, and the most righteous pair of faux lashes we’ve ever seen.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Hot Hudson

Raising the “post-baby hotness” bar ridiculously high, Jennifer Hudson rocked the Grammy’s red carpet in gilded eye shadow, luscious lashes, and flirty pink lips.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Oh My

At the Pre-Grammy Awards Salute to Industry Icons gala, Mya wore a sweet sweep of feline black liner, individual lashes and rosy lipgloss.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Walk the Line

Gabrielle Union scorched the red carpet at the Grammy’s in winged liquid liner, rosy cheeks and sheer, ballet slipper pink gloss.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup
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Sexy Ciara

With her stunning set of lashes and demure, pale pink lips, Ciara was the talk of the night at the Pre-Grammy Awards Salute to Industry Icons gala.

Grammy Beauties Rock in Sex Kitten Makeup