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2011: Celebs Rock Dramatic, Colorful Eyes

Our favorite dramatic eye makeup looks of 2011.
The Eyes Have It
Kat Graham Colorful Eye Shadow
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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There are a few makeup tricks that make everyone look ravishing, but the most reliably sexy beauty look is bold, brilliant eye makeup!

This year, we saw tons of our favorite celebs giving dramatic colored eyeshadows and eyeliner a try. From Nicki Minaj’s aqua lids to Kelly Rowland’s Barbie-pink liner, these stars go for the bold in the most electric eyeshadow hues ever!