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Great Beauty: Christina Milian's Makeup Evolution

Christina Milian has been in the press more than ever these days (we're obsessed with her gorgeous daughter, Violet, with her soon-to-be-ex, The Dream)--and we couldn't help but notice that her hair always looks so fierce! Since she first stepped on the music scene a decade ago, the gorgeous singer/songwriter/actress has had about a zillion hairstyles and haircolors--and each look was flyer than the last. Here, we take a look back at Milian's standout styles.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Line Up

From heavy liner (left) to bright pink lips, we take a look back at Milian’s most memorable makeup moments, ever.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
02
Barely There

Here, Milian hits the Teen Choice Awards rocking barely-there makeup, defined brows and a sheer, glossy lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
03
Goldie Locks

At the 2003 Comic Con convention, Milian brought out the undertones in her blonde locks with a warm, golden lip gloss.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
04
Glamour Girl

Milian went for all-out glamour at the Soul Train Awards, rocking spiky lashes and a rosy lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
05
Bronzed Beauty

With her sexy tumble of blonde waves and her metallic, bronze goddess makeup, Milian is a dead ringer for Racquel Welch in the 1960s classic, “2001 BC.”

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
06
Versace Vixen

Here, Milian goes for serious glamour with kohl-rimmed eyes, major lashes and a pastel pink pout. Very Donatella!

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
07
Cutie Pie

With her youthful, battable lashes and pretty pastel lips, Milian looks like the cutest girl at your high school.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
08
Very Farrah

With this feathered, amber-streaked ’do, Milian goes for a Farrah Fawcett moment and nails it.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
09
Strawberry Stain

At Flaunt Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Party, Milian sported dewy foundation, lush lashes and a strawberry glazed lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
10
Pink Lady

Christina Milian is clearly tickled pink with her fucshia lipgloss and pale, ballet slipper pink nails.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
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Precious Metals

At the 2010 American Music Awards, Milian sported metallic makeup to match her peek-a-boo, silver-strewn gown.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
12
In the Navy

At a 2009 Grammy party, Milian went for a dramatic look with smoky navy eyes and a sultry, rosy lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
13
Getting Cheeky

At the premiere of ‘Iris,’ Milian sported a subtly sexy look with pale violet eyeshadow and just-pinched cheeks.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
14
I Love the Eighties

At Lil Wayne album release party, Milian rocked out in major ’80s-glam makeup: a silvery smoky eye, major cheeks and a come-hither crimson lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
15
Think Pink

At a private event with Britney Spears, Milian kept it sophisticated in a flawlessly lined eye and cotton candy pink cheeks.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
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Dazzling Diva

At a cancer benefit in Miami, Milian went for an ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ effect with her hair, but her makeup was all diva, all day — liquid liner, pewter shadow and a kissable hot pink lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
17
Feelin’ Blue

At a New York City event, Milian got dramatic with a smoked-out cobalt blue eye and a nude lip.

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
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Pretty in Pastels

At an auction at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Christina looked adorable in all purple-and-pink makeup. Spring chic!

Great Beauty: Christina Milian’s Makeup Evolution
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