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    Black Celebrity Beauty ID: Lupita Nyong’o’s Clarins Lip Balm

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    I love when black actresses share their favorite beauty products…and this year, besides learning about her love for face oils, Lupita Nyong’o revealed her go-to lip balm. Shortly after delivering an eloquent, heart-wrenching speech for her Best Supporting Actress win, Nyong’o found herself badgered by none other than Ellen Degeneres. The Oscar host strolled the aisles with Pharrell’s famous Vivienne Westwood Mountain hat, hounding various A-listers for pizza money and tips. Your stock just went up, you’ve got some money now Lupita!

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  • Beauty,  Celebrity Makeup

    Jasmine Tookes Models.com Makeup

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    Tagged as “one of the industry’s most beautiful rising stars,” Jasmine Tookes recently started in a Models.com video.  “In the Light” shows Tookes with three inspirational makeup looks created by makeup artist Lisa Houghton. Nude Glow The first look, Nude Glow, is “an elegant and ‘natural’ look” comprised of two elements: a dramatic brow and radiant skin. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (see Jasmine Tookes’ foundation shade) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder The look is finally “in the light” with Pat McGrath’s favorite “shiny stick” Madina Milano Chic and Shine Stick. This mystical, luminescent lightsaber originates from Italy. It is the secret behind McGrath’s creation of dewy, glowing…

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