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2011: Beyonce's Best Beauty Looks

2011: Beyonce's Best Beauty Looks
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Lined to Perfection

Beyonce arrived at the Grammy Awards in rich jet black eyeliner and ultra-luscious lashes. The rest of her makeup is nearly nude to bring attention to her almond-shaped eyes.

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Neutral Territory

Beyonce arrived at the Pulse fragrance launch wearing little more than foundation, mascara and blush. Her au natural looks are simple yet stunning!

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Rose Gold

At Vera Wang’s spring 2012 show, mama-to-be Beyonce glowed in natural eyebrows, bronzey-rose cheeks and a frosted pink lip.

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Show Stopping

Beyonce hit the stage at the Glastonbury Festival wearing shimmery gold eyeshadow and a bold magenta lip. Love!

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Cat Eyes

Beyonce indulges in the cat eye trend by lining her eyes with dark liquid liner paired with a bright gold shadow while out and about in London.

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Radiant Glow

Beyonce wore neutral makeup and subtle, filled-in brows to surprise students at PS/MS 161 in Harlem.

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Red Carpet Glam

Beyonce swanned into the 2011 Billboard Music Awards sporting smokey chocolate eyeshadow offset by a pale pink lip.

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Runway Ready

Beyonce sported her trademark golden eyeliner and glossy, nude lips at the House of Dereon fashion show.

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Perfect Balance

Beyonce rocked a subtle smokey eye and matte rosy lips to complement her bright yellow ringlets during her ‘Good Morning America’ performance this summer.

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Glam Worthy

At the release party for her new fragrance, Beyonce turned up the glamour in glittery silver shadow and strong rosy cheeks. So feminine!

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Flawless Finish

At the 2011 Costume Institute Gala, we loved Beyonce’s flawless, dewy foundation paired with a glistening nude lip. Perfectly arched brows complete the look!

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The Eyes Have It

Beyonce shows off her mega-watt smile in a dramatic smokey eye and fun fuchsia lips during her concert at NYC’s Roseland Ballroom.

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Mommy-to-Be Glow

At the “Live: At Roseland” special screening, Beyonce dazzled in shimmery rose eyeshadow and a matching lip.

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Sisters in Chic

Backstage at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Beyonce looked glorious in barely-there makeup accented with peach blush alongside her sister, Solange.

2011: Beyonce's Best Beauty Looks