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    Kerry Washington Nude Lipsticks: 14 & Counting

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     Kerry Washington nude lipsticks: let’s examine. Kerry Washington’s signature pinky-nude lipstick as Olivia Pope is pretty epic so I thought I’d continue the trend by identifying similar shade she’s worn throughout the years. She sets the standard for habitual nude lipstick wearers everywhere, wouldn’t you say? This dimension, as celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine prefers, is what makes a nude lipstick truly ready-to-wear for brown skin. Nude shades and pink (tones) can get lost against rich skin tones, so I use brown lip liner for definition. For example, for someone with Kerry’s complexion, she could use the same options the Scandal makeup department uses on the actress: Laura Mercier Lip Liner in Hazelnut…

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    The inspiration for Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup was punk chic. As told to Blaq Vixen Beauty by celebrity makeup artist Lucky Smyler. Edited for clarity. Kevyn Aucoin & Urban Decay | Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup I framed the face by penciling in her eyebrows with Kevyn Aucoin Brow Pencil in Brunette. Then, I primed the eyelid with Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. This step is very essential. MAC, Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford, NARS, & Dior | Naomie Harris Met Ball Makeup I placed a light dusting of MAC Eyeshadow in Ricepaper under the brow, then swept Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Blonde all over the lid. I wanted all of the focus to be…

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