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Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week, 6/15/2012

It's official: bland, neutral makeup has officially been eighty-sixed from our favorite celebs' beauty routines. This week we saw Corinne Bailey Rae out in a flashing pink lip, while Viola Davis was spotted in a rich, ravishing wine pout. See these color-rich looks and more of the week's best beauty moments.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#7: Ciara

Where: A release party for her single Sweat, at WIP in New York City.

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#10: Naturi Naughton

Where: The StepUp Women’s Network 9th annual Inspiration Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

Why: Naughton paired her pretty peach dress with glowing makeup for a matchy-matchy look we love.

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#9: Zoe Saldana

Where: The Persol Magnificent Obsessions: 30 Stories Of Craftmanship In Film Event at Museum of the Moving Image in the Queens, New York.

Why: Seriously, Saldana’s skin is every bit of amazing. Beyond her matching coral lips and lids, this lady’s clear complexion is what makes this look a winner.

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#8: Wendy Williams

Where: The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS’ Benefit Reception at 583 Park Avenue in New York City.

Why: The orange lip is one of this season’s most popular hues and Williams’ pout is right on trend.

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#7: Jennifer Freeman

Where: The StepUp Women’s Network 9th annual Inspiration Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

Why: Freeman rocked a simple yet beautiful makeup look with soft blush, clean brows and glossy, nude lips.

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#6: Viola Davis

Where: The 2012 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Why: Who says you have to wear either a strong eye or a bold lip? Davis shows that both can be simultaneously stunning.

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#5: LaLa Anthony

Where: The Vegas Magazine 9th Anniversary party at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

Why: Anthony played up her gorgeous hazel eyes with ink-like liner and contrasting bright copper shadow.

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#4: Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: The Friars Club and Friars Foundation Honors Tom Cruise event at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Why: To balance out her shiny dress, Bailey Rae opted for a matte lip that’s bold and bright.

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#3: Mary J. Blige

Where: The premiere of Rock Of Ages at Odeon Leicester Square in London.

Why: The ESSENCE Music Festival headliner opted for barely-there foundation and lips paired with mega-watt lashes.

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#2: Kelly Rowland

Where: Vegas Magazine’s 9th anniversary celebration at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

Why: Rowland glowed in a vivid fuchsia lip and eyeshadow to match. So chic!

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#1: Eva Marcille

Where: OK! Magazine’s Sexy Singles Party at The Roxbury Hollywood, California.

Why: Can you say bronze goddess? Eva the Diva worked her magic in an all-over glow with a smoldering smoky eye for major impact.

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