Stars Shine In Gorgeous Shimmer Eyeshadows On This Week's Best Beauty List

The Eyes Have It On This Week's Beauty List
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Eyeshadow is a beauty product that we often skip in our everyday makeup routine. But after seeing the shimmer shades stars sported on this week's beauty list, it may be time to swipe some on.

Diane Kruger's strikingly piercing eyes stood out even more thanks to an icy blue shadow. Kristen Stewart made our jaws drop with her smoldering green eye makeup. And Angela Bassett revved up her signature smokey lids with a dusting of silver shadow.

See these shimmer eye makeup looks below, and find out who else made our best and worst beauty list this week.

BEST: Diane Kruger

Kruger exudes old Hollywood glamour with her classic waves and bubblegum pink pout. But it's her cool blue eye makeup that really draws us in.

BEST: Kristen Stewart

We're head over heels for Stewart's rocker chic haircut, and her fresh face makeup and teal cream eyeshadow adds a feminine touch.

BEST: Lea Michele

The "Glee" actress oozes sex appeal without being overtly sexual with this tousled hairstyle that falls down her shoulders, heavily-lined lids and a pop of pale pink on her cheeks and lips.

BEST: Angela Bassett

Bassett takes it back to basics here, and we're not mad at her for it. The "American Horror Story: Freak Show" star's full bangs, smokey eyes and nude lips pair perfectly with her large gold hoop earrings.

WORST: Kara Tointon

With such an elaborate, high-neck gown, Tointon was right to go with an updo hairstyle. But this messy look resembles a rat's nest.

WORST: Melanie Martinez

We get that this over-the-top hair and makeup is Martinez's schtick, but we're not sure how much longer she can get away with this neon beauty.

WORST: Elle Fanning

Fanning's hair and makeup just seems to muddle into one brown blur. By keeping her eyeshadow closer to her lash line, she might have ended up on our best list.

WORST: Alexandra Shipp

As the star of the upcoming Lifetime Aaliyah biopic, we're going to be seeing a lot more of Shipp's pretty face. We just hope that she finds her footing with makeup that better complements her features, unlike this garish gray eyeshadow and unflattering berry lip color.

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Best & Worst Beauty Looks
BEST: Gwyneth Paltrow(01 of34)
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We've never seen the Goop founder sporting a bold shade of red lipstick like this before, but we absolutely love it. The creamy lip color, combined with her shiny blonde strands, add the perfect finishing touches to her little white dress. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Kate Bosworth(02 of34)
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If you've ever wondered why Bosworth was named the face of SK-II skincare products, here's your answer. Who wouldn't want to pay hundreds of dollars to achieve a luminous complexion like this? And we also can't stop staring at her thick waves and red lipstick. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Nicole Richie(03 of34)
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If anyone knows what brand of red-orange lipstick this stylish mama is wearing, please leave a note in the comments section. Richie's bronzed cheeks, golden eyeshadow and a slick updo really bring out her caramel highlights, which we love. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Kerry Washington(04 of34)
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This is how you match your makeup to your outfit. The "Scandal" star's raspberry lipstick has us giddy about what she'll be wearing on Sunday night at the Emmys. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Hilary Rhoda(05 of34)
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Rhoda may be a spokesmodel for cosmetics giant Estée Lauder, but she doesn't need a whole lot of makeup to look glamorous. Neutral shadows, thick brows and side-swept locks are just enough. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Naomie Harris(06 of34)
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The "Skyfall" actress is another example of natural beauty. Harris' dark brown hair color is a great shade for fall, and her nude lip color is stunning against her skin tone. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Hilary Swank(07 of34)
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Kate Bosworth wasn't the only blonde bombshell at the Bulgari Retrospective Opening in San Francisco. Swank shined with her honey blonde waves, flushed cheeks and rose lipstick. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Crystal Renn(08 of34)
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The supermodel's graphic winged liner is breathtaking, but her braided bob has us scratching our heads. It's as if she was trying really hard to look youthful yet grown-up at the same time. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Anna Kendrick(09 of34)
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We couldn't miss Anna Kendrick while she was sitting front row at London Fashion Week. Her limp locks and washed-out face made for one depressing beauty look. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Toni Collette(10 of34)
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The "Hostages" actress' super heavy bangs are practically hiding her gilded eyelids. While Collette's hair color is spot-on, her fringe could desperately use a trim. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Jessica Stroup(11 of34)
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We don't believe that you have to wear makeup to look beautiful. However, this "90210" starlet must have made a last-minute decision to apply a ghostly brown eyeshadow that does her no favors. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Patricia Heaton(12 of34)
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Everybody loves Patricia Heaton, but we don't love this caked-on eye makeup. It draws unwanted attention to her crow's feet, and the flipped-up hairstyle makes her look much older. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Tallulah Harlech (13 of34)
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Let's just ban this unflattering shade of eyeshadow. Harlech's pretty face looks lifeless, and her heavy haircut drags her facial features down. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Elizabeth Velasquez (14 of34)
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There's a lot that's wrong with this video vixen's look, including the drawn-on eyebrows, bubblegum pink lipstick and orange bronzer that weirdly matches her hair. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Paula Patton(15 of34)
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The "Baggage Claim" star looks oh so pretty with her side-swept curls, rosy cheeks and red lips. What kept this bright makeup look from steering wrong was Patton's clean and simple eye makeup. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Salma Hayek(16 of34)
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Now this is a lesson on how to do minimal makeup. Hayek's thick brows, long lashes finely coated in mascara and just a touch of lip gloss make a powerful statement without trying too hard. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Naomi Campbell(17 of34)
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The supermodel's strands are sleek and sexy! We love how Campbell's graduated bangs frame her face, drawing our attention to her soft, smokey eyes and flushed cheeks. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Bailee Madison(18 of34)
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This 13-year-old starlet proves that she's one to watch with her age-appropriate beauty. How cute are her glossy brown ringlets, winged-out eyeliner and shimmering lipstick? (credit:Getty)
BEST: Una Healy(19 of34)
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Redheads, take notes! Healy, a singer from the English-Irish girl group called The Saturdays, brings out her flaming red hair color with bronze eyeshadow, a sliver of black liner and coral lip gloss. (Her turquoise chandelier earrings are an added treat.) (credit:Getty)
WORST: Anna Faris(20 of34)
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Faris' blonde hairstyle reminds us of one of Britney Spears' old wigs, and her pale red lipstick looks very dated. (The bright yellow gown only washes her complexion out more.) A less bulkier 'do and fresher makeup would have made a huge difference. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Kelly Osbourne(21 of34)
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Dear Kelly, we think it's time you say goodbye to this lavender hair dye. The hair color and cut makes the "Fashion Police" co-host look ten times older. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Katy Perry(22 of34)
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We are fans of the milkmaid braid. However, Perry's too-tight plait and red lipstick are giving us scary doll head vibes. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Anna Paquin(23 of34)
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Has Paquin been drinking True Blood? This vampy look is best left on the set of her HBO show or at a Halloween party. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Suzanne Somers(24 of34)
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Where do we begin? The 66-year-old actress, author and businesswoman's complexion appears unnaturally bronze, and her blonde hair is only magnifying the issue. Plus, her blue eyeshadow doesn't really support our case for bringing it back. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Kerry Washington(25 of34)
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Look at that body! (We mean Washington's hair, of course.) The 36-year-old actress' thick curls frame her face perfectly and accentuate her chestnut highlights. And her berry lip gloss is a nice pop of color. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Kate Upton(26 of34)
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This Sports Illustrated swimsuit model's pared-down hair and makeup are quite refreshing. When your hair is cut into bouncy loose layers like Upton's, all you need is a little mascara and eyeliner. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Princess Charlene of Monaco(27 of34)
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It's official! Purple lipstick is the IT shade of the season. The deep magenta color is striking against the royal's glowing complexion. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Elizabeth Hurley(28 of34)
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The breast cancer awareness advocate is pretty in pink with her flushed cheek color and glossy lips. Hurley's lush waves and lashes add the finishing touch. (credit:Getty)
BEST: Sandra Bullock(29 of34)
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We can't help but gasp over the gorgeous red carpet looks the "Gravity" star has been wearing these past few weeks. And this super straight hair and brown smoldering eye makeup is one of our favorites. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Shenae Grimes (30 of34)
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Are you under there, Shenae? We can barely see the "90210" actress underneath her dark and heavy bangs hairstyle. Plus, her complexion appears a tad orange. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Alicia Keys(31 of34)
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Keys sure knows how to rock a pompadour, but she could use some help choosing the best makeup shades for her skin tone. That shade of blue-gray shadow on her lids reads harsh, and the tomato red lipstick isn't flattering at all. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Roselyn Sanchez(32 of34)
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The "Devious Maids" actress' low chignon is too severe, and the way her strands are wrapped around her head makes it look like she's wearing a turban. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Gina Gershon(33 of34)
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We hate to admit this, but we prefer the blonde wig dons as Donatella Versace in the upcoming TV movie "House of Versace" over her naturally frizzy hair. Gershon is in desperate need of a deep conditioner. (credit:Getty)
WORST: Camilla Belle(34 of34)
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When you're lucky to have some of the best brows in Hollywood, you really don't need to do much. Belle's top knot-and-bob combo makes the young star look as though she really didn't put much thought into her appearance. (credit:Getty)

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