Narrowing down Lupita Nyong’o’s best beauty looks was difficult, to say the least. Between her shocks of lip colour and metallic hair accessories, there have been many moments we were both wowed and inspired to go bolder with our beauty decisions. Ahead are our picks for Nyong’o’s best and boldest makeup, skin, and hair looks that made us audibly gasp – take notes.
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Cloud Puff With Gold Twine
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Natural Hair With Fresh Face
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Winged Liner With Bronze Lips
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Tangerine Liner and Rhinestones
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Braids With Golden Accents
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Braided Updo with Deep Purple Gloss
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Updo With Silver Accessory