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Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week 2/17/2012

Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week 2/17/12
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Ledisi

Where: The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Why: Ledisi’s expertly contoured eyeshadow is hot. Get the look with Lancome’s ‘Lavender Grace’ Eye Shadow Palette.

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#9: Eve

Where: The Leila Shams After-Party in New York City.

Why: What’s not to love about Eve’s shimmery rose smoky eye and mile-long lashes? NARS Duo Eyeshadow in ‘Brousse’ can help you achieve this look.

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#8: Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: The 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute in Los Angeles.

Why: Corinne’s even-toned skin, dark eyeliner and fuchsia lip create a winning trio. To get Corinne’s perfectly lined eyes, try out Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in ‘Espresso Ink.’

Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week 2/17/2012
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#7:Estelle

Where: The Getty House Reception in Los Angeles.

Why: Estelle always works a fire red lip and somehow we never tire of seeing it. We’re also coveting her two-toned eyeshadow. You can get a bold red lip, too, with Black Radiance’s Perfect Tone Lip Color in ‘Reggae Red.’

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#6: Thandie Newton

Where: The premiere of Good Deeds in Los Angeles.

Why: Thandie’s bold, red lip stood out against a mostly nude makeup and clothing look. Get glowing in a creamy red lip with SLEEK’s MakeUp Pout Polish in ‘Scandal.’

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#5: Toccara

Where: ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA.

Why: Tocarra nailed this entire look. The contoured shadow and matching rose lip deserve an A+. Try the Fashion Fair Lip Teasers in ‘Tantalize’ for a rosy lip of your own.

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#4: Taraji P. Henson

Where: ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA.

Why: Taraji’s creamy cranberry lip is intense and we love it. Get the look by trying IMAN’s Luxury Lip Stain in ‘Fire Opal.’

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#3: Melanie Fiona

Where: The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Why: Melanies’s fine lined, winged eye is dramatic and brings out her almond-shaped eyes. Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in ‘Perversion’ will give you a smoldering smoky eye, too.

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#2: Regina Hall

Where: The premiere of Good Deeds in Los Angeles.

Why: We’re seeing more and more stars match their makeup to their clothes and Regina’s purple pair have us spellbound. Try on ‘Berry Haute’ Super Lustrous Lipcolor by Revlon for a lovely lavender look.

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#2: Regina Hall

Where: The premiere of Good Deeds in Los Angeles.

Why: We’re seeing more and more stars match their makeup to their clothes and Regina’s purple pair have us spellbound. Try on ‘Berry Haute’ Super Lustrous Lipcolor by Revlon for a lovely lavender look.

Top 10: Beauty Moments of the Week 2/17/2012
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#1: LaLa Anthony

Where:ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA.

Why: LaLa gives a new meaning to gorgeous with this look. Her impeccably arched brows, sharply lined lids, lush lashes and sweet peach lipstick, this is our favorite look of the week, hands-down. For a soft natural lip color, try Cargo’s Lip Gloss in ‘Big Sur.’

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